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Blood · 10-11-2009, 05:24 PM

Would it be easier if I just got someone to do it? I have no past experience doing this kind of stuff. And I really dont wanna mess it up!

Nexus6 · 10-11-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scythezo6

This sounds like Andy from The Office...

Vince Vaugn from Swingers, actually

Unique Auto Depot · 10-11-2009, 05:43 PM

NICE JOB !!

anthonybyram · 10-11-2009, 07:09 PM

East way to strip off the chrome, Easy-off spray oven cleaner. Spay it on and ait 15-20 minutes and the chrome is off. No sanding! (unless you want to)

themossman · 10-11-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonybyram

East way to strip off the chrome, Easy-off spray oven cleaner. Spay it on and ait 15-20 minutes and the chrome is off. No sanding! (unless you want to)

I was not really concerned with getting the chrome off...I was sanding to ensure that I was creating a surface the primer/paint could adhere well to. Even if I stripped off the chrome first, I would still rough up the plastic.

Blood · 10-11-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by themossman

I was not really concerned with getting the chrome off...I was sanding to ensure that I was creating a surface the primer/paint could adhere well to. Even if I stripped off the chrome first, I would still rough up the plastic.

Would it be easier just to get these done?

scythezo6 · 10-11-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blood

Damnnn dude really? that looks awesome. Is there anyway I can take it to someone to get done, because I dont know how to do that stuff well lol.

Would it be easier if I just got someone to do it? I have no past experience doing this kind of stuff. And I really dont wanna mess it up!

Would it be easier just to get these done?

Blood,

If you feel you cant do this on your own, then pay someone else to do it. Sanding and painting an object is not as hard as it seems and with DIY instructions posted up it should be a breeze and you'll save a grip of money.

themossman · 10-11-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blood

Would it be easier just to get these done?

If you're not comfortable doing this...I would suggest going to an autobody shop. They'll be glad to help you and and make your wallet a little lighter in the process.

mydreamcar · 10-11-2009, 08:58 PM

awesome, gotta do this

Mayhem Matt · 10-12-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm in the middle of doing mine ... Great idea! Would of done it sooner but was waiting on prices for Carbon Fiber ones and found out the price at $550 for the set of 4 and almost went through the roof!! Now I'm saving all that money and will probably look better!!

garcmol · 10-13-2009, 12:20 PM

...already have my paint and sandpaper. WTH is the car?

Infern0 · 10-13-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus6

Vince Vaugn from Swingers, actually

Heheh yup.

Though the similar office episode was funny as hell too! "If that doesn't sound awesome to you.....then you need awesome lessons"

Oh yeah, and back on topic....still can't wait to do this!

TJ91 · 10-13-2009, 06:45 PM

so hard to choose, flat black or gloss black. Whats your opinion guys, car is IOM with CGM stripes, going to be getting wheels painted gloss black, should i go with gloss black bezels or flat black?

Andro · 10-15-2009, 01:47 PM

Looks awesome and great job too

10-11-2009, 05:24 PM	#43
Blood Drives: 2003 Silverado z71 1500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 272	Would it be easier if I just got someone to do it? I have no past experience doing this kind of stuff. And I really dont wanna mess it up! __________________ www.greenhousesforsale.org.uk www.doubledinnavigation.com

10-12-2009, 08:06 PM	#52
Mayhem Matt Drives: 10' 2SS/RS M6 SUPERCHRGED BUMBLEBEE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange CA Posts: 607 View My Garage	I'm in the middle of doing mine ... Great idea! Would of done it sooner but was waiting on prices for Carbon Fiber ones and found out the price at $550 for the set of 4 and almost went through the roof!! Now I'm saving all that money and will probably look better!! __________________ Ordered Bumblebee 10/15/2008Part of the Family 6/11/2009 #11423 My Bumblebee to Superbee build story...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105163 Superbee's 536hp Dyno Run...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE7wePluPAc

10-15-2009, 01:47 PM	#56
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,213 View My Garage	Looks awesome and great job too __________________

10-11-2009, 05:43 PM	#45
Unique Auto Depot Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,201	NICE JOB !!

10-11-2009, 07:09 PM	#46
anthonybyram Drives: 1972 Z28, torch red,454 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mexico,mo Posts: 562 View My Garage	East way to strip off the chrome, Easy-off spray oven cleaner. Spay it on and ait 15-20 minutes and the chrome is off. No sanding! (unless you want to)

10-11-2009, 08:58 PM	#51
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	awesome, gotta do this

10-13-2009, 12:20 PM	#53
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	...already have my paint and sandpaper. WTH is the car?

10-13-2009, 06:45 PM	#55
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	so hard to choose, flat black or gloss black. Whats your opinion guys, car is IOM with CGM stripes, going to be getting wheels painted gloss black, should i go with gloss black bezels or flat black?