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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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The "Lexus" emblem was peeling a bit of chrome & was an eye sore. So took on the minor project, I tried to get as close to color as possible to the wheels on the car & came pretty effing close. Took all rear emblems off, sanded down & painted. "cast iron grey" was the exact color. Looks a bit darker in person vs pics(iphone pics )

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(last pic prior to wash & bit more trimming on the 3M tape)

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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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you did a nice job,,, looks good.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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I like! What kind of paint did you use? Looks like a matte lighter version of black pearl emblems.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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Looking GOOD! Like the Wheels! can you pm me where you got them? Or sell me yours
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mesca
I like! What kind of paint did you use? Looks like a matte lighter version of black pearl emblems.
Engine enamel rattle can "Cast Iron" put almost 1/2 a can on them, baked them in the sun for about an hour then let them cool in the shade about 4-5hrs & put them on.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Looks great! Nice work.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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Thumbs up!!!
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Not bad..i like!!👍
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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You popped them off with a screwdriver or dental floss?

And how about a side shot of them wheels bro
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Liking that. Looks well set against the high gloss black - a nice contrast between the two.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasTaco
You popped them off with a screwdriver or dental floss?

And how about a side shot of them wheels bro
Used a Teflon wedge, nooooo way I'd take a screwdriver to the car! Lol & here's wheel shot.

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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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That came out great
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