Q: How does the DIY kit compare to paying a shop to de-chrome the car?

The DIY kit trades the last bit of perfection for a large cost saving and the ability to do it on your own schedule. A shop handles the complex curves and removes the brightwork for a flawless result, but you pay professional labor for it. The kit gets you the same clean, blacked-out look on the panels that matter most, minus that final 10 percent. If value and doing it yourself appeal to you, the kit is the move.