black pearl alternative, diy

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09-21-18, 01:50 PM

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RocketG35

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Nice job! I wish I may do that one day...I plastidipped my grille while it was on the car by using lots of tape and newspaper to cover up everything else.

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09-21-18, 11:36 PM

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Looks great might be one of my next projects

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09-27-18, 10:02 PM

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Basically just a spray tint? Just like the stuff for taillights? I may try this...
Yikes, I just realized that Tamiya paint is a laquer. Maybe I will dig out my old model airbrush kit and just add a drop of black to a bottle of clear enamel.

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09-28-18, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilJoker

i'm not sure if it's the same as vht spray tint but this product adheres specifically to plastics and trims and such without having to scuff the surface. i've used vht before, you had to scuff the surface for it to adhere well.