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paint and chroming questions.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by dman597, Jul 15, 2010.

  1. Jul 15, 2010 at 3:01 PM
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    dman597

    dman597 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am buying a custom two Piece emblem from metal miller and i want to paint one piece the (09 grill gunmetal color) any one know a paint match code?
    And the other piece will be chromed. Does any one know of a place to get something chromed?

    PS: I know everyone here want to black everything out BUT I DON'T so don't tell me to paint it red or green or BLACK
     
  2. Jul 15, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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    I used a rattle can to "chrome" mine. A couple coats of primer then a couple coats of "chrome" paint. After about 2 weeks the shine has faded, now it looks like a dull silver color, I actually like it a lot more now.

    If you want a real chrome job you'll have to take it to a shop, probably pretty expensive I would assume.
     
  4. Jul 15, 2010 at 3:33 PM
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    I know there has to be a place that chromes small parts for cheap.
    I was hoping some Harley guys on here might know.
     
  5. Jul 15, 2010 at 4:05 PM
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    realy no one on here has had anything chromed.
     
  6. Jul 17, 2010 at 1:10 PM
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    Chrome went out with mullets, good luck though if thats what you like. Have you tried searching google for a chromer, I doubt it matters where they are located since the part is so small.
     

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