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DIY - Matte Black Emblems - Plastidip, no emblem removal required!
09-25-10, 10:51 PM
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Post pics if any of you make it please. This could be black pearl alternative.
09-25-10, 11:09 PM
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Ebay LX mode plastidipped!!!!
I think so
Pictures if you do this. I am thinking about the same set up
09-25-10, 11:58 PM
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Maybe do the chrome around the window trim...
09-26-10, 12:27 AM
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Or we can easily matte black an entire car! Or! now everyone can have black grill surrounds!
09-26-10, 10:27 AM
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I'm trying it on my grill and front emblems right now.
09-26-10, 10:47 AM
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you my friend have started a revolution!
09-26-10, 10:48 AM
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I'm trying it on my grill and front emblems right now.
Let us know how it works out! I'm thinking of doing my grill tomorrow haha
09-26-10, 10:53 AM
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Do want! I've always wanted to black out my emblems.
09-26-10, 11:06 AM
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WOW, I think you just saved me a ton of money! I'm totally doing my emblems, stock rimmies, and grill surround when I have time!
Thanks for this!!!
09-26-10, 12:46 PM
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09-26-10, 01:28 PM
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soo if its that easy to peel off the car, then wouldnt it peel right off when you're drying it (for example) after a car wash?
09-26-10, 01:31 PM
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Looks great! I say keep it flat black.
Did you take off the grill surround or tape the whole center part?
09-26-10, 01:34 PM
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09-26-10, 01:40 PM
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09-26-10, 01:43 PM
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I wonder how it will hold up against rock chip on long roadtrips.
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