exterior mods idea... whaddaya think???
10-05-2004, 03:18 PM
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exterior mods idea... whaddaya think???
I was thinking of taking all the chrome on the car... (exhuast tips, window trim around door, emblems, letters and custome grille) and making them black chrome...
i've seen someone here make the chrome window trim flat black... ive also seen the black chrome emblem... dont think ive seen the exhuast tips....
i think it would look hot just black and silver... no chrome (my windows are practically black too!!!)
also does the trim around the window come off easily??
i've seen someone here make the chrome window trim flat black... ive also seen the black chrome emblem... dont think ive seen the exhuast tips....
i think it would look hot just black and silver... no chrome (my windows are practically black too!!!)
also does the trim around the window come off easily??
10-05-2004, 03:21 PM
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there is someone on this site that used
high quality tape.
i think the chrome stipping is very delicate.
http://www.vinyldirect.com/vd.asp?P=1,K%20AV
high quality tape.
i think the chrome stipping is very delicate.
http://www.vinyldirect.com/vd.asp?P=1,K%20AV
10-05-2004, 03:21 PM
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I wouldn't do it yourself. The metallic trim around the windows is a bitch to paint. Let me clarify, it's easy to paint, it's a bitch to get it to bond and not chip off.
If I were you, I'd take it to a professional and let them do it. I'd sand the pieces down to get a good surface for the paint to bond before doing any painting.
If I were you, I'd take it to a professional and let them do it. I'd sand the pieces down to get a good surface for the paint to bond before doing any painting.
10-05-2004, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
I wouldn't do it yourself. The metallic trim around the windows is a bitch to paint. Let me clarify, it's easy to paint, it's a bitch to get it to bond and not chip off.
If I were you, I'd take it to a professional and let them do it. I'd sand the pieces down to get a good surface for the paint to bond before doing any painting.
If I were you, I'd take it to a professional and let them do it. I'd sand the pieces down to get a good surface for the paint to bond before doing any painting.
it involves me sending them out to get "candy coated" in black...
they are gonna be put in a oven too... it wont handle it???
10-05-2004, 03:57 PM
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the chrome trim is plastic - not going to handle the heat - I have done my window trim with the black-out tape - now I just need to figure out how to post a pic and I will show you - looks decent - if it chips it is easily repaired - not as slick as paint, but much easier to deal with and maintain
10-05-2004, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
I wouldn't do it yourself. The metallic trim around the windows is a bitch to paint. Let me clarify, it's easy to paint, it's a bitch to get it to bond and not chip off.
If I were you, I'd take it to a professional and let them do it. I'd sand the pieces down to get a good surface for the paint to bond before doing any painting.
If I were you, I'd take it to a professional and let them do it. I'd sand the pieces down to get a good surface for the paint to bond before doing any painting.
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10-05-2004, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by joseph_99tl
REDCL did something like this.
he posted pics.
if i had time...i would search.
he posted pics.
if i had time...i would search.
What chu talkin 'bout Willis?
Here's my car. I never touched the trim.
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