Decided to do something about the only piece of exterior chrome on our trucks

[TRAPTOR]

Granted... it isn't completely removed, but it is toned down quite a bit.

Interested in the group's thoughts.




It's not a perfect application, but not bad for my first time using plastidip.

I did this and it looks even better in real life.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/atta...56-color-matched-rear-ford-logo-paintjob6.jpg

 

[red jacket]

any one with a white truck to get a before and after I think it looks good

Did mine 2 weeks ago

 

[MrGreen33]

Looks great!!!

Can we get a little more intel regarding the products used???
Also, perhaps a step by step with photos??

Thanks for your write up OP

 

[CineSLR]

Here is the stuff... Looks like it comes in white and red now! Bo! You reading this??

PlastiDip Spray - Items - Plasti Dip For Your Car - Resources & More at DipYourCar.com NEW Glossifier

Btw, it works great on wheels too! I'm headed towards 10k mi with many trips to the auto wash...

 

[Yogurt Raptor]

I like the looks.... How about durability of it??

 

[BOJANGLES]

Here is the stuff... Looks like it comes in white and red now! Bo! You reading this??

Yes Sir!

 

[6.2]

Hmm it comes in white now?! I need some of that...

 

[Reptar]

i plan on doing the same thing, but I'm using a metallic gray like the flares and bumpers and emblems.

 

[MrGreen33]

Here is a video I found on Utube while researching Plasti Dip. . .


F150 Plasti Dip - YouTube

 

[MiloX]

So it looks like they have a new product out called smoke. Apparently it acts more like a tint... It keeps it's translucency and gets darker with each progressive coat.

I may try to apply it to the ford emblem. May help with the harsh transition from the black to the chrome.

There was a question on durability. I'll be honest. I am not expecting a whole lot there. The stuff is basically sprayable rubber. However... How often do you touch the rear emblem of the truck? Once a week for washing?

Worst case scenario... Just peel it of and do it again.

I have heard stories of folks that have used it on their grilles and wheels and have had gone well beyond 6 months without a touch up.

I think cineSLR is one of them.