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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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Is it possible to "Coat", Dip, Plate or electroplate Plastics into an aluminum finish?

I sure have a lot of plastics that need this..
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Heck Ya. Here's the best way.....

Hydro Graphics Inc. / Water Transfer Printing


And here's a DIY kit....

http://www.diydipkits.com/index.php


And one place known for their dipped interiors....

http://www.bitrim.com/customdipping.htm
 

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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Anybody try the Aluminum Vinyl Wrap on interior and exterior trim pieces?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Plasti-Dip makes metalizers for their products. Don't know if you want to try that route.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by AlbertFattal
Anybody try the Aluminum Vinyl Wrap on interior and exterior trim pieces?
http://forums.350zclubofflorida.net/...ead.php?t=5321

Not sure if that's what you're looking for, but it wouldn't look too bad IMO.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JHM2K
3M ScotchPrint Brushed Aluminum Vinyl on Steering Wheel - 350Z Club of Florida Forums

Not sure if that's what you're looking for, but it wouldn't look too bad IMO.
Thank is spot on! Thank you! I just bought silver brushed aluminum vinyl wrap. I will post some photos when I make the install
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 12:53 AM
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Got the wrap today - GOing to place it on all the crappy "imitation aluminum" parts throughout the car

 

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by AlbertFattal
Got the wrap today - GOing to place it on all the crappy "imitation aluminum" parts throughout the car
You see crappy imitation aluminum and I'll see crappy aluminum vinyl stuck on perfectly good silver paint. It's all in how you perceive it I guess. LOL
 
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