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Painting my emblems

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by redtaco0137, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. Apr 26, 2017 at 4:57 PM
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    redtaco0137

    redtaco0137 [OP] Rock on!

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    What would be the best method for painting emblems?
     
  2. Apr 26, 2017 at 5:05 PM
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    HawkShot99

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    What color? How are your paint skills?
     
  3. Apr 26, 2017 at 5:32 PM
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    redtaco0137

    redtaco0137 [OP] Rock on!

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    I want them black and I know how to spray paint very well but not plasti dip
     
  4. Apr 26, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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  5. Apr 28, 2017 at 10:17 PM
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    burnt_taco

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    You can stick that NoxLux badge overlay and call it a day for the same price. PlastiDip is super easy to work with and hard to mess up. Tons of threads on it.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-plasti-dip-mega-thread.124474/

    My vote is to look into PlastiDip.
     
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  6. Apr 29, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    HawkShot99

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    I have plastidipped emblems before, and now have nicely painted ones. No question what looks better.
     
  7. Apr 29, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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    HeavyLifter

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    Cheapest and easiest route is plasti-dip...
     
  8. Apr 29, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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    PintSize

    PintSize Crossthreaded & torqued down

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    Derp' em :thumbsup:
     
  9. Apr 30, 2017 at 4:46 AM
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    I recommend getting a set of TRD Pro Badges. It's going to be hell attempting to paint the chrome badges.

    Plastidip will be the best method. It's easier than spray paint.
     
  10. Apr 30, 2017 at 4:52 AM
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    Doughnut Spaghetti

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    Krylon Fusion Satin Black is the easiest most permanent method to painting your emblem.

    It drys quick and is designed for use with plastics.

    Theres nothing to it. Clean and degrease your emblem, then wet sand with some 1500 grit, clean again, then paint.

    The Krylon dries in like 15 minutes and will fully cure in a few hours.
     
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  12. May 2, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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  13. May 2, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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  14. May 2, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Or just don't include them....i was not a fan of the look of weathered plastidip on my old truck.
     

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