Darkening the flags

Glen e · 11-13-2013, 12:48 PM

Knowing the forums, I am ready for the "I don't like it" posts coming...I happen to like it, in that my whole car is "darkened" - not murdered. This is great way to "dim" the flags if that's all you are running that is left of the chrome. The Product is Plastidip "Smoke" and lets the colors come thru. 3 coats and then it peels away from the edges like magic..enjoy….If you don't like it, it peels off in a few seconds.....

Tape off, 3 coats, 20 min apart, then peel an edge and it all comes off except the badge...neat and clean

3 coats - getting there

2 more coats and I've got the gray tint I want:

smoke

ec1990 · 11-13-2013, 12:58 PM

I wouldn't personally do it but hey it's your car do with it what you wish. It came out great though, the stuff looks interesting.

What about blacking out the chrome surrounding the emblem? I feel like the brighter logo and reds and gold may really pop with the contrast.

Either way good to see you not afraid to change it up.

Glen e · 11-13-2013, 01:09 PM

absolute possible and I may try that, just requires a exact tape job with a razor blade...take the tape off quickly as soon as 3rd coat goes on...maybe I'll do that on the back...but from 10 feet away it gives the flags a "sterling look"...nice on the cyber gray...

Steven Bell · 12-22-2013, 05:34 PM

Nice work, Glen. It kind of gives it that "Lo-Vis" look.

Glen e · 01-26-2014, 10:33 PM

I upgraded this and finally decided to black it out for good...carbon flash+ clear:

11-13-2013, 12:48 PM	#1
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Darkening the flags Knowing the forums, I am ready for the "I don't like it" posts coming...I happen to like it, in that my whole car is "darkened" - not murdered. This is great way to "dim" the flags if that's all you are running that is left of the chrome. The Product is Plastidip "Smoke" and lets the colors come thru. 3 coats and then it peels away from the edges like magic..enjoy….If you don't like it, it peels off in a few seconds..... Tape off, 3 coats, 20 min apart, then peel an edge and it all comes off except the badge...neat and clean 3 coats - getting there 2 more coats and I've got the gray tint I want: smoke __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 11-14-2013 at 06:45 PM.

11-13-2013, 12:58 PM	#2
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	I wouldn't personally do it but hey it's your car do with it what you wish. It came out great though, the stuff looks interesting. What about blacking out the chrome surrounding the emblem? I feel like the brighter logo and reds and gold may really pop with the contrast. Either way good to see you not afraid to change it up. __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

11-13-2013, 01:09 PM	#3
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	absolute possible and I may try that, just requires a exact tape job with a razor blade...take the tape off quickly as soon as 3rd coat goes on...maybe I'll do that on the back...but from 10 feet away it gives the flags a "sterling look"...nice on the cyber gray... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-26-2014, 10:33 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I upgraded this and finally decided to black it out for good...carbon flash+ clear: __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-22-2013, 05:34 PM	#4
Steven Bell Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 162	Nice work, Glen. It kind of gives it that "Lo-Vis" look.