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Old 04-15-15 | 07:27 PM
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hey guys, I wanna know what are some methods to have the original chrome pieces such as the front grill and window trims painted into glossy black. I called my paint guy and he told me chrome pieces are not 'paintable' and that I shouldn't go that route.
Old 04-15-15 | 07:44 PM
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Why not just tint them dark black.
Old 04-15-15 | 09:11 PM
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Vinyl wrap is your best bet, there are many threads on this forum.
Old 04-15-15 | 10:52 PM
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I saw on a thread somewhere that some owners that used vinyl to wrap the window trim, were experiencing shrinkage due to the inability to tuck it. Seems like you want a permanent solution, so Plastidip might not be ideal. I wonder why they can't be painted.
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plati dip them, easy to spray on, and easy to take off
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Take it to a body shop. They will sand and paint. going to cost some $$$$$
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Why not just tint them dark black.
Yea I am trying to look into paint tint. But I have no idea where can I get that done here..
Old 04-18-15 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by LI IS
plati dip them, easy to spray on, and easy to take off
I did plastic dip but I couldn't stand it after 2 days because it looks tacky as ****.. Maybe I didn't do too good of a job on it haha
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Originally Posted by lexus4jess
Take it to a body shop. They will sand and paint. going to cost some $$$$$
Yeaaaa... That's why I don't wanna go to them haha
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