jacoballardtattoo Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I started a new build a GTO and I want to paint the inside of my grill and rims with black highlights where it would be open on the real car but keep the chrome, chrome does anyone have a good trick for this?
Belugawrx Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I water down Tamiya Flat black and flow it (wash)into the grille Let it dry and wipe off any overflow You can repeat until dark enough
64SS350 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I usually use a toothpick to lay it in, and a Q-tip or Tamiya tip to remove excess
jacoballardtattoo Posted February 14, 2015 Author Posted February 14, 2015 Thank you both, I will try both suggestions.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Thank you both, I will try both suggestions. I use acrylic craft paint. Ceramcoat to be exact. It's water based so you never have to worry about ruining your chrome. Just paint it over your entire grille, let it dry to the touch & then just wipe it off of the high points with a lightly dampened cloth. I usually just let it dry for a half hour & then just rub it off of the grille bars with a tooth pick. Easiest method I've found. I use the same method for door & trunk panel lines, wheels, cowl vents, etc. Here's a couple of examples. Steve
taaron76 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I water down Tamiya Flat black and flow it (wash)into the grille Let it dry and wipe off any overflow You can repeat until dark enough X 2... Let if flow, let it flow, let if flow. lol Tim
gtx6970 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I use acrylic craft paint. Ceramcoat to be exact. It's water based so you never have to worry about ruining your chrome. Just paint it over your entire grille, let it dry to the touch & then just wipe it off of the high points with a lightly dampened cloth. I usually just let it dry for a half hour & then just rub it off of the grille bars with a tooth pick. Easiest method I've found. I use the same method for door & trunk panel lines, wheels, cowl vents, etc. Here's a couple of examples. Steve Wow, some stunners there . You dont need that Buick though. I think you need to pack it up ( carefully ) and send it to me so I can dispose of it properly for ya. But I do the same basic process, thinned flat black and wipe off the top coat
Mike_G Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I sometimes spray Testors flat black over the whole grille and then wipe it off the high spots with a little mineral spirits and a swab- it's a little less work that way
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I sometimes spray Testors flat black over the whole grille and then wipe it off the high spots with a little mineral spirits and a swab- it's a little less work that way I can't believe that wouldn't damage the chrome. Steve
Mike_G Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I can't believe that wouldn't damage the chrome. Steve If it damaged the chrome I wouldn't be doing it.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 If it damaged the chrome I wouldn't be doing it. Sorry mike. Didn't mean to step on toes but I've had real issues with paint thinner & kit chrome in the past myself. I stay away from my chrome with any sort of solvent at all, even enamel paint & mineral spirits. Just my experience. Yours may be different. Steve
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