How to tint trunk emblems?
09-19-2007, 01:42 PM
#1
How to tint trunk emblems?
I'm trying to figure out how to give my trunk emblem that "gunmetal" look I've seen on so many Maximas.. I was thinking about just applying a coat of Niteshades, but wasn't sure what that would do to the gloss of the emblem (I've noticed Niteshades is matte).
Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks
Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks
09-19-2007, 05:19 PM
#2
I'm trying to figure out how to give my trunk emblem that "gunmetal" look I've seen on so many Maximas.. I was thinking about just applying a coat of Niteshades, but wasn't sure what that would do to the gloss of the emblem (I've noticed Niteshades is matte).
Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks
Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks
Look for... Duplicolor: Metalcast (Smoke)
This paint is transparent usually used to achieve an adonized metal look.
Scuff up the chrome emblem with 1000 grit sand paper.
Lightly spray a coat or 2.
Top off with a clear coat.
Make sure it is compatible with Metalcast though. I believe Duplicolor: Car Truck, Van (Clear) will work. Unsure at the moment though.
Best of luck to ya!
09-19-2007, 07:37 PM
#3
Go to a store that sells Duplicolor paint. Preferably an auto parts store since they usually carry that stuff.
Look for... Duplicolor: Metalcast (Smoke)
This paint is transparent usually used to achieve an adonized metal look.
Scuff up the chrome emblem with 1000 grit sand paper.
Lightly spray a coat or 2.
Top off with a clear coat.
Make sure it is compatible with Metalcast though. I believe Duplicolor: Car Truck, Van (Clear) will work. Unsure at the moment though.
Best of luck to ya!
Look for... Duplicolor: Metalcast (Smoke)
This paint is transparent usually used to achieve an adonized metal look.
Scuff up the chrome emblem with 1000 grit sand paper.
Lightly spray a coat or 2.
Top off with a clear coat.
Make sure it is compatible with Metalcast though. I believe Duplicolor: Car Truck, Van (Clear) will work. Unsure at the moment though.
Best of luck to ya!
Best and easiest way to do it.
09-20-2007, 09:41 PM
#7
09-23-2007, 01:05 AM
#11
Go to a store that sells Duplicolor paint. Preferably an auto parts store since they usually carry that stuff.
Look for... Duplicolor: Metalcast (Smoke)
This paint is transparent usually used to achieve an adonized metal look.
Scuff up the chrome emblem with 1000 grit sand paper.
Lightly spray a coat or 2.
Top off with a clear coat.
Make sure it is compatible with Metalcast though. I believe Duplicolor: Car Truck, Van (Clear) will work. Unsure at the moment though.
Best of luck to ya!
Look for... Duplicolor: Metalcast (Smoke)
This paint is transparent usually used to achieve an adonized metal look.
Scuff up the chrome emblem with 1000 grit sand paper.
Lightly spray a coat or 2.
Top off with a clear coat.
Make sure it is compatible with Metalcast though. I believe Duplicolor: Car Truck, Van (Clear) will work. Unsure at the moment though.
Best of luck to ya!
09-23-2007, 06:33 AM
#12
Go to a store that sells Duplicolor paint. Preferably an auto parts store since they usually carry that stuff.
Look for... Duplicolor: Metalcast (Smoke)
This paint is transparent usually used to achieve an adonized metal look.
Scuff up the chrome emblem with 1000 grit sand paper.
Lightly spray a coat or 2.
Top off with a clear coat.
Make sure it is compatible with Metalcast though. I believe Duplicolor: Car Truck, Van (Clear) will work. Unsure at the moment though.
Best of luck to ya!
Look for... Duplicolor: Metalcast (Smoke)
This paint is transparent usually used to achieve an adonized metal look.
Scuff up the chrome emblem with 1000 grit sand paper.
Lightly spray a coat or 2.
Top off with a clear coat.
Make sure it is compatible with Metalcast though. I believe Duplicolor: Car Truck, Van (Clear) will work. Unsure at the moment though.
Best of luck to ya!
Thanks,
-Geo
09-23-2007, 12:47 PM
#14
Spray tint works just as well if not better than what I posted. But it's harder to find and usually a bit more expensive than a $5 can of Duplicolor so I hope this helps some of you guys.
Awesome job on the emblems!
aporozco could you post daylight pics also?
Really like the VQ35 one that looks awesome!
Awesome job on the emblems!
aporozco could you post daylight pics also?
Really like the VQ35 one that looks awesome!
Last edited by Jess; 09-23-2007 at 12:49 PM.
09-23-2007, 09:18 PM
#15
Spray tint works just as well if not better than what I posted. But it's harder to find and usually a bit more expensive than a $5 can of Duplicolor so I hope this helps some of you guys.
Awesome job on the emblems!
aporozco could you post daylight pics also?
Really like the VQ35 one that looks awesome!
Awesome job on the emblems!
aporozco could you post daylight pics also?
Really like the VQ35 one that looks awesome!
09-27-2007, 09:02 PM
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Spray tint works just as well if not better than what I posted. But it's harder to find and usually a bit more expensive than a $5 can of Duplicolor so I hope this helps some of you guys.
Awesome job on the emblems!
aporozco could you post daylight pics also?
Really like the VQ35 one that looks awesome!
Awesome job on the emblems!
aporozco could you post daylight pics also?
Really like the VQ35 one that looks awesome!
10-08-2007, 05:07 PM
#24
What color/Dupilocolor paint would ya'll recommend on a dark green with yellow flake paint job? I want to repaint my MAXIMA because the original paint is coming off and I don't like the color of it anyways. Any suggestions?
Edit: Hard to see the flakes on the picture because the color changes depending on sunlight, gold shows only when really sunny outside. Its the OEM Evergreen Metallic paint.
Edit: Hard to see the flakes on the picture because the color changes depending on sunlight, gold shows only when really sunny outside. Its the OEM Evergreen Metallic paint.
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