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« on: February 01, 2010, 03:31:23 pm » |
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Anyone here do theirs? I started with mine, but I'm not sure if I should use flat black (which I currently started with) or semi-gloss/satin. I'm sure a couple of you guys are squirming, but fact of the matter is my chrome is far from show quality. Many scratches in the surfaces around door windows particularly, and the rear bumper over-riders are pitted. Being in my remote location makes it very difficult to acquire replacements. Plus I want to be different from the rest of the crowd   |
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2010, 08:52:01 pm » |
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use plastidip aerosol, only comes in satin
peels off 100% with some effort
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2010, 09:08:35 pm » |
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Welcome back Viper  I'm using an adhesion promoter designed for aircraft, PPG high build primer, and PPG flat black to keep it hanging on. Well, I have my batch ready. Definitely have my work cut out for me.   |
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2010, 05:20:50 am » |
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Anyone know if AMG's used the same basic grill badge, or was the blue actually black? I searched all over the net, but couldn't find a decent closeup of a true AMG.  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2010, 05:21:23 am » |
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Teaser  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2010, 05:56:31 pm » |
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Too much humidity today to paint  I'll just continue removing trim for the time being.  Need to get 2 complete sets of horizontal trim on grill insert and 1 piece of vertical to make an avantgarde style grill. Also need to address the rust starting to form in the bumper mounting area with some POR15.  |
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2010, 10:00:07 pm » |
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The butt, although I need to clean the rubber due to some bleed through in a week or so with some mild solvents. Wish it was brighter outside but have overcast.   |
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« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2010, 04:09:49 am » |
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  The extra holes you see in the rubber are for these. 1973 US bumpers :rolleyes: Wish I didn't have to use them, but will have to until I get replacement rubber. Plan to take more pics tomorrow when sun is out to get a better feel for it and get the red to jump out.  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2010, 04:11:50 pm » |
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2010, 05:45:05 pm » |
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very nice, you didnt do the headlight borders though
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