FRONT GRILL 4X4 EMBLEM REPAIR

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kitchman
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FRONT GRILL 4X4 EMBLEM REPAIR

Post by kitchman »

Hello again!
Very nice to see the board up and running again. I have noticed on my 86 SR5 wagon that the plastic chrome on the front grill 4x4 emblem is beginning to delaminate and curious if any one has found a vendor for restoration of this chrome on plastic process or has found a product to achieve the same. I know Eastwood company sell a chrome spray paint but do not believe it will accomplish the desired results.
Thanks in advance
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Post by atoyta »

I wonder if something like this would work, chrome wrap
http://alsacorp.com/strechchrome/buynow.html
or these
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/chrome-car-wrap
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Thanks for the information, definitely a possibility!
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Post by ARCHINSTL »

I sanded the "chrome" from mine and very carefully (and very painstakingly!) masked it with grease via a brush and sprayed it with red gloss paint.
Looks great.
I used RustOleum Satin Black Spray and R-O Plastic Primer on the grille and headlight surrounds, but did not scuff with sandpaper, in case it did not stick to the "chrome" of the surrounds and I had to go back to the shiny finish. It'[s lasted for almost 10 years now.
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I think I probably have one with good crome.
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