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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Black out Options

So while I wait for my 13 Spice Orange MCS w/ black top, black headlight housings and wheels to ship, I'm building up my mod list.

Within that is getting rid of the chrome.

Reading through searched posts etc it seems there is a few different options for blacking out chrome pieces; Plastidip, Vinyl, painted, etc.

I would like to keep an OEM look (glossy) and can stand the test of time so Im not sure the above options would be the best save from getting professionally painted, so in my search I found the Gloss Black Grill surround and Headlight surrounds on outmotoring but it appears thats all they carry. They don't have gloss black taillight surrounds, gas cap, headlight washer flaps etc.

Does anyone know sites that I can order these pieces from that will all match?

I'm not totally opposed but it seems plastidip might be my only option to have everything match.
 

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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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PD will be matte without glossifier.

Have you looked at vinyl? Lyle at vinylstyles?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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What I like about Plastidip is its durablilty,ease for touchup, cost and its not permanent if you change your mind for a different look.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Does anyone have any upclose shots of Plastidip?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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I'm selling a set "front and rear" for 90 but they are flat blk custom painted but I can add clear coat to give you that shine, if your interested? I posted them in the market place if you want to see how they look as of now?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Here are some shots of Plastidip with Glossifier (fortunately it will be easy to remove).
I also want gloss black, but this doesn't do it for me. It comes off today.
 
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