01-02-2014, 05:36 PM | #1 |
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Painting trim in carbon flash....
I have received a few PM's asking how to do it, where to buy, etc. And that is painting pieces on the car in Carbon Flash; this frame, front chrome strip or splash guards are a few things you could do. Carbon Flash has nothing to do with carbon fiber , it is a paint color. Avail at automotivetouchup.com in aerosol in the general GM color options, not the Vette options. Get their clear too, as they are guaranteed to work together. So I chose a generic black gloss Alum License plate frame for this project.
steps: 1. wet sand with 1000 grit paper - not a lot, just to knock off the gloss 2. wash with Dawn, then wipe down with rubbing alcohol and let dry - do not touch with fingers - wear disposbile nitrile gloves if possible, or hold with clean microfiber... 3. Light spray one coat of primer 4. wait an hour and then 2 light coats of carbon flash paint - 10 min apart 5. wait an hour and spray 3 light coats of clear 10 min apart- the last one, a bit more “wet” wait 24 hours and reattach…There is no sanding between any of these steps. Polish and wax in 30-45 days.... The Frame; The primer: An exact match for all the other Carbon Flash on the car.... automotivetouchup.com codes: Carbon Flash: Chevy 501Q Clear: Acrylic Gloss Clearcoat Primer from local autoparts store: Duplicolor gray Primer sealer |
01-02-2014, 07:53 PM | #2 |
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Do you eat a lot of the popsicle's Glen? I see a box on the floor. I love the sugar free ones!!! Must be a Glen thing.........LOL.
THX...Glen f.
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01-02-2014, 09:12 PM | #3 |
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01-03-2014, 03:43 AM | #4 |
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01-03-2014, 08:16 AM | #5 |
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Great info as always Glen! Thanks!
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01-03-2014, 10:34 AM | #6 |
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I have a blue Frame from my C6, I think I'm going to try this out. Thanks Glen!
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01-27-2014, 03:47 PM | #7 |
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Glen:
Can you please give instructions on how to remove the center console cover as well as the chrome cover around the shifter leaver? Thanks |
01-27-2014, 04:59 PM | #8 |
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It all just pops off....using push on clips - use plastic trim tools off amazon
1. tale off driver side leather piece 2. take off console armrest cover 3. starting at back pop up the rear 4. shifter and bezel stays on and just snap detaches from the console 5. reach under and unsnap connectors for brake, cig lighter and driver mode control that's it...get someone that understands trim and it's really easy...there are no bolts or screws at all - |
02-10-2014, 01:15 PM | #9 |
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Where did you get the carbon flash paint?
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04-06-2014, 08:26 AM | #10 |
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05-13-2014, 10:24 PM | #11 |
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I'd like to remove the "Corvette" from the back and run it through this process to make it black. The question is, how do I re-attach it?
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Quote:
Pics: BEFORE: AFTER:
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05-14-2014, 10:50 AM | #13 |
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I just completely took the corvette off and plasti-dipped the flag
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05-14-2014, 05:35 PM | #14 |
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Where did you order them from?
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