Just one of the guys
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Just one of the guys
Fresh meat. I got myself a nice shiny new '17 Hatchback EX and I wanted to be a part of the cool kids so here I am. I have been into cars since I was a little girl... forget the barbies bring on the Hot Wheels and Slot cars. Import tuner all the way! My dream car is a 2001 Skyline GTR R34 in matte grey but a 1999 Silvia S15 in jet black would be just as fantastic!
I do have a few minor questions, like how do I effectively black out my chrome since 3 body shops in town told me 'we don't have time for that'.
I do have a few minor questions, like how do I effectively black out my chrome since 3 body shops in town told me 'we don't have time for that'.
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Quite a fine choice, my friend. I would be over the moon if I could own me an S15.
As far as the chrome, is it actually chromed metal? Or is it more like what Honda likes to do, and chrome paint on plastic? If it's the latter, sand and paint. If you want a matte finish, forego the sanding and just dip it. Much easier that way.
As far as the chrome, is it actually chromed metal? Or is it more like what Honda likes to do, and chrome paint on plastic? If it's the latter, sand and paint. If you want a matte finish, forego the sanding and just dip it. Much easier that way.
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It's that crappy plastic 'chrome' they use for the logos and up over top the doors. I looked up some diy's and all point to plastidip. I invested in some black plastidip and gloss. I just generally wanted others' options before I make this commitment.
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Yep, easiest way to do it is buy a couple rattle cans and DIY. Krylon fusion is a good one for plastics, too. That one, I'd sand down a little bit for better adhesion