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

 

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!

 

Best and easiest way to do it.

 

sounds good. i wanna see pix b4 i try ANYTHING else on the org lol

 

Awesome. I just debadged my car of the M_A_X_I_M_A, so I'll test it on that first to make sure I can get it down right..

 

i am going to try this but im wondering if i should keep them on while i do it or not. it would be easier but i dont know how to put them back on if i take them off. any ideas?

 

3m double sided tape

 

i just bought the stuff at autozone with van truck clear coat. waiting to test on GLE emblem to see how it goes. will post b/f and after

 

i tried it tonight and it went alright....i dint wait long enuf for paint to dry b/f putting on another coat.







will finish clear tonight and put on car tom to c results.

 

HERE THEY ARE TINTED.

BEFORE





AFTER





jus did my windows too 20%

watta u think

 

Damn you! Now I have to do this... nooooooooooooooo

 

I was wondering how to give it hyper black look...know I'll have to get some Metalcast to do it.

Thanks,
-Geo

 

Cleaned, sanded w/1000 grit, cleaned again, 2 coats of Night Shades

 

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!

 

DAYTIME:

 

Ooh so I can use Niteshades then. Awesome.

 

yea it is ive been looking for some all for a couple of days now haha i think im just going to buy some night shades spray from ebay.

 

jus but yje metal cast from autozone. it mad easy! yo

 

where can i get a can of nightshades?
do i have to order it online?
pep boys dont have it

 

i couldn't find it either, there on ebay for like 10 bucks i think?

 

If you want to take the "lazy" way, courtesynissan online parts sells them like that. Not exactly cheap for a piece of plastic tho.....

 

it looks the same

 

yup, looks the same, costs alot more

 

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.