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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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The blackout project

Hi there fellow NAMers,
After some research I found that I have 2 option: 1- to plastic dip my chrome parts or 2- buy the trim black plastic parts. Oh well, I found third option black chrome ( maybe some of you found it too) for about $23 for the kit and parts prep cleaner.



Right now, I'm waiting to apply the clear so in the mean time I'm wright this thread.
1- buy the kit and buy cleaner
2- I recommend the REMOVAL of your parts ( if you don't have experience doing that, search the internet, plenty videos)
3- clean your parts with the spray cleaner and wipe them off. I recommend using gloves.
4- follow the instruction and step written on the box. If you have car painting experience this should a breeze.
Caution: do all the above in a Well Ventilated Area, unless if you want to have extra fun ;-) but not recommend.

I'll post the results later but until than, be safe and Happy Motoring.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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And the results are in....

 
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Looks nice. What's your opinion on the potential durability of the finish? Also, does it seem to go on uniformly?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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It went pretty smooth no problem, 2-3 light coats then a 4th heavier one should do. Then use the whole clear can( step 2, the kit is a two part) and apply as many coats you want, I applied 4. As far as durability, it will probably cheap as every car paint will do...otherwise the result is really good.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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Looks really sweet!!
 
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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Thanks. Looking forward for next weekend to pull and black chrome the door handles and the trim around the windows.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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So far so good, no chipping yet from road crap yet
 
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