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Old 10-10-10, 06:44 PM
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Gunmetal Lexus Emblems $400.xx nah....not worth...For $5.xx PlastiDip from Home Depot will look like this after following IS forum thread below and reversible if prefered.What do you think guys? Just want a different look.



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i'm doing this soon.. can't wait.. i just hope it won't stuck on the paint,,,
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Take pictures! Good luck, I hope it turns out great! Perfect on a Blizzard Pearl!
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Originally Posted by vince22
Gunmetal Lexus Emblems $400.xx nah....not worth...For $5.xx PlastiDip from Home Depot will look like this after following IS forum thread below and reversible if prefered.What do you think guys? Just want a different look.



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Vince22,

This looks absolutely awesome! Was it really that easy peeling around the emblems? I have Blizzard Pearl, so these pictures provide a perfect preview.
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Vince22,

This looks absolutely awesome! Was it really that easy peeling around the emblems? I have Blizzard Pearl, so these pictures provide a perfect preview.

yap, very easy. Here's what i did.

Clean/degrease your emblem first…..very important for adhesion.
Do a light spray that leaves dots on the chrome you're spraying, Wait 10 minutes before 2nd coat,

This coat should cover the entire chrome piece. Wait 15 minutes before 3rd coat.

Before you spray, look at the "chrome emblem" or whatever from all angles, to see if you missed any part of the chrome. Then spray another and get it in there but do not overspray. Wait another 15 min for 4th coat (optional). I have used only 3 coats on mine. Grab some beer, wait for 1 hour. Use your finger nail to peel off, I've use tooth /dental pick for inside letters and numbers. Have plenty of patience, if encounter hard to peel places/corners, use exacto knife or some sort. Good luck…
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Thanks for the pointers. On Blizzard Pearl, this looks awesome!
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Vince22,

I gather you didn't do the emblem on the front grill?
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