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How to black out grill/trim/vents?

Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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Default How to black out grill/trim/vents?

I apologize if this has been asked before, I did my best searching. What is the best method for blacking out the grill, trim and side vents?

Like this one:


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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Trade it in and buy a base model. (Shown)
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Default Re: How to black out grill/trim/vents?

Originally Posted by maxcichon
Trade it in and buy a base model. (Shown)
That would be the easiest way. lol....

Search Plasti-Dip, I have a thread on it. Im going to add to that thread when I lay new layers and clear coat.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Default Re: How to black out grill/trim/vents?

I just researched Plasti Dip and I found your thread. That definitely seems like the cheapest and easiest way to do it. I'll probably give it a try. I even saw a few people who did the entire car.

Did you use just the regular black plasti dip or the glossy one?

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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Default Re: How to black out grill/trim/vents?

To my understanding, you can get it in any black you want as long as its flat. I never saw a gloss black, or satin, or flat. Its just spray on rubber.... But, I am hoping soon to get a can of clear coat to play with and try and make it "gloss". It wont give a mirror image or anything, but it will definately be a brighter deeper black, in theory. and still be a very easy approach to a nice looking upgrade.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Default Re: How to black out grill/trim/vents?

Originally Posted by sk8erjosh09
To my understanding, you can get it in any black you want as long as its flat. I never saw a gloss black, or satin, or flat. Its just spray on rubber.... But, I am hoping soon to get a can of clear coat to play with and try and make it "gloss". It wont give a mirror image or anything, but it will definately be a brighter deeper black, in theory. and still be a very easy approach to a nice looking upgrade.

Used on it’s own, PLASTI DIP gives a matt finish. When F-799 is combined with touch dry PLASTIDIP, it dries to a high quality gloss finish. F-799 will also improve tensile strength, abrasion, block resistance and overall durability.

Info pulled from UK website
 

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