Tutorial: DIY "Black Pearl" style Emblems
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ok..well I don't own a lexus I own a Nissan Altima coupe but I really found this thread useful..I'm a beginner at all this car stuff I don't know much but I read this and decided to try and do my emblem on my car just to try it out I used the little z of my 2.5 altima
I only put one coat cus it seemed to darken it a lot is it gonna dry up lighter? and if it does can i just put some more paint on it
I only put one coat cus it seemed to darken it a lot is it gonna dry up lighter? and if it does can i just put some more paint on it
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ok..well I don't own a lexus I own a Nissan Altima coupe but I really found this thread useful..I'm a beginner at all this car stuff I don't know much but I read this and decided to try and do my emblem on my car just to try it out I used the little z of my 2.5 altima
I only put one coat cus it seemed to darken it a lot is it gonna dry up lighter? and if it does can i just put some more paint on it
I only put one coat cus it seemed to darken it a lot is it gonna dry up lighter? and if it does can i just put some more paint on it
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Bump...because I vote for this to be a sticky! =)
I ordered the Tamiya paint on Monday...came in yesterday and I did a test spray on my winter wheel center cap. Wow...results were perfect.
Thanks PureDrifter for creating this thread. I plan on painting my front "L" emblem to match my rear OEM BP. I will post pics when I'm finished.
I ordered the Tamiya paint on Monday...came in yesterday and I did a test spray on my winter wheel center cap. Wow...results were perfect.
Thanks PureDrifter for creating this thread. I plan on painting my front "L" emblem to match my rear OEM BP. I will post pics when I'm finished.
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For the question of how long it lasts? I did the same thing last July 08 on a chrome license plate (metal) frame for the rear and chrome license fastners (plastic) w/decorative caps. I didn't clear coat them. They still look as good as when I did them. I did this to match the SC black pearl emblems and the matching license plate frame was just too expensive. You can apply as many coats as you want to try and match the emblems.
I also cleaned the parts with rubbing alcohol to take off any dirt, oil & finger prints before painting. I also put them on a cardboard box to hold them as I sprayed and to carry outside to dry in the sun.
I also cleaned the parts with rubbing alcohol to take off any dirt, oil & finger prints before painting. I also put them on a cardboard box to hold them as I sprayed and to carry outside to dry in the sun.