Blacking out chrome nose ring
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Blacking out chrome nose ring
Hi guys, I've searched around and found a number of threads about guys who have blacked out their chrome nose rings on their Ralliarts, but I can't seem to find a great thread discussing what's the best way to accomplish this. I know a lot of guys use Plasti Dip, and it looks like others have done spray paint and other painting methods, but I want to get everyone's opinion on which technique is the easiest, longest lasting, and most durable. If you recommend a certain method, it would also be great if you could include a step-by-step procedure on how to do the job from start to finish by using the method you are endorsing. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Usually I'm the **** telling everyone to use the search feature, but this one is actually a little hard to find due to misspellings/errors on titles from members.
Lucky for you, I have them bookmarked
One word (or is it two): Plasti-dip
I just did this yesterday on my WW and it looks MUCH better than chrome.
Heres a few threads on it:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/09...and-paint.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/09...front-lip.html
And here's a how to on removing the chrome ring without taking off your whole bumper. Just need a stubby screw driver, patience, and an afternoon of your time.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/09...-o-bumper.html
Lucky for you, I have them bookmarked
One word (or is it two): Plasti-dip
I just did this yesterday on my WW and it looks MUCH better than chrome.
Heres a few threads on it:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/09...and-paint.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/09...front-lip.html
And here's a how to on removing the chrome ring without taking off your whole bumper. Just need a stubby screw driver, patience, and an afternoon of your time.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/09...-o-bumper.html
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This.
Remove bumper. Unscrew ring, unclip, remove ring. Place on a dry cardboard box or something similar. Apply a nice even coat of plasti dip. Let dry for atleast 20 mins to 30 mins in 70F. Longer for colder temps. Get about 4~5fat coats on there. After the first 2 coats I overlap like crazy and increase drying time. I usually grab something to read between waiting time.
Let the last coat set for an hour or so. Reaatach everything.. always double check ur bumper install. 1 st time is always a pain. More info on removing can be found around here somewhere.
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Here is another link i found for removing the ring....
http://s1.zetaboards.com/soflancer/topic/3839603/1/#new
http://s1.zetaboards.com/soflancer/topic/3839603/1/#new
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I just blacked out the chrome ring on my RA. I honestly don't think the removal of the ring is critical. As long as you carefully mask everything and take your time around the edges with the masking tape you should be OK. I did five coats of Plasti Dip with 30 minute breaks in between and I'm very happy with the way things came out. Just make sure to give it about an hour after the last coat before removing the tape to prevent tearing/lifting of the Plasti Dip near the super tight regions (like on the bottom). I used a sharp edge to quickly go around the outline to break any overspray connecting the ring to the masking tape.
Some pics of the process and final result.
Some pics of the process and final result.
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I agree, I think the way to go is to remove the ring. A friend of mine is a mechanic and I'm paying him to do the job for me and I created this thread for him to use as a guide. Thanks everybody for all the replies, and feel free to keep them coming! I'm supposed to take the car to him this Sunday March 11th to get it done.
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When I did this on my RA, I didn't put a thick enuf coat of plast-dip the first time, and it chipped up pretty bad after 6 months or so. I had trouble peeling it off because it wasn't as thick as it should have been, plus all the little chips in the coating made it a pain to peel. After picking at it for a 1/2 hr, I tried varsol on it (with the ring removed from the car). Varsol took the plasti-dip off in no time. I re-sprayed it with a thicker coat, and never had an issue with it again.
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When I did this on my RA, I didn't put a thick enuf coat of plast-dip the first time, and it chipped up pretty bad after 6 months or so. I had trouble peeling it off because it wasn't as thick as it should have been, plus all the little chips in the coating made it a pain to peel. After picking at it for a 1/2 hr, I tried varsol on it (with the ring removed from the car). Varsol took the plasti-dip off in no time. I re-sprayed it with a thicker coat, and never had an issue with it again.