I was Bored... and the MS3 is in storage...so..

[ymic]

I decided to finally paint my badges and black out my tails / 3rd brake light / smoked led reflectors for the rear bumper. I've had the badges stripped of Chrome pretty much all winter, but it's been so cold out I haven't done anything with it. These aren't done yet, I still have a couple coats of clear to go, but I figured I'd share with you guys (yippy). I think it turned out well, can't wait to get them on the car. I know it's not for everyone, but hey I like it! (Click any picture for full res)

This:



Turned into this:

Front Badge:


Rear Badge: (Homemade Batman Style)


3rd Brake light:


LED Bumper Reflectors:



LED Tails:

 

[GhostMercury]

Nice job, looks like you really took your time, awesome job

 

[ymic]

Nice job, looks like you really took your time, awesome job

If you factor in stripping the badges it's been weeks (god that sucks), but I'd say about 4-5 hours of of painting / sanding over 2 days went into all of it.

 

[hectik1]

Great job! We need to see them on the car ASAP!

 

[Renzokuken]

LOL, rattle can fun. Always a blast !

 

[ymic]

Great job! We need to see them on the car ASAP!

Pics will be up soon

 

[PCspeed3]

how did you get those bumper reflectors off? I put window tint on mine and it looks like complete ass. Lookin good man.

 

[IKE=MS3 08.5]

The badges look great, nicely done

 

[GiJoe]

LOL, rattle can fun. Always a blast !

and if you use them in a closed in area they make you feel better about ourself lol

 

[Sport6]

Can I get one of those sugar dispensers painted too?

Nice job on them!

 

[jodacoto]

If you factor in stripping the badges it's been weeks (god that sucks), but I'd say about 4-5 hours of of painting / sanding over 2 days went into all of it.

How did you remove the chrome from the emblems ? i can't remove that s*** , help

 

[ymic]

How did you remove the chrome from the emblems ? i can't remove that s*** , help

Lots of bleach, lots of patience. You have to soak them in bleach and then scrub them with something abrasive (i used copper wool) about every 48-72 hours. It takes 5-6 bleachings and you still have to do a little sanding to completely get it off. Royal PITA, but worth the results.

 

[J-Villa]

Lots of bleach, lots of patience. You have to soak them in bleach and then scrub them with something abrasive (i used copper wool) about every 48-72 hours. It takes 5-6 bleachings and you still have to do a little sanding to completely get it off. Royal PITA, but worth the results.

If you go to Lowes, they sell bleach tablets you drop into a gallon of water. I bought some and I'm gonna drop them into a quart or two of water and then go from there. Figured if the bleach is stronger, it might strip them faster.

 

[LittleRedWagon5]

How did you remove the chrome from the emblems ? i can't remove that s*** , help

Oven cleaner works too.

 

[ymic]

Oven cleaner works too.

I tried industrial strength easy off and it did nothing. Only thing that worked for me was bleach.

 

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

Where did you get the night shade? I went to Advanced auto parts and Ace hardware today looking for it with no luck.

 

[birdfeather]

how long do those batman emblems take to make??? cut it, then sand it??

 

[birdfeather]

Where did you get the night shade? I went to Advanced auto parts and Ace hardware today looking for it with no luck.

i checked a few automotive palces too like pepboys, and autozone, from what 90% of people tell me, ebay is the way to go, thats were i got mine

 

[ymic]

Where did you get the night shade? I went to Advanced auto parts and Ace hardware today looking for it with no luck.

ebay ftw. 2 cans for $17 iirc

 

[07speed3]

How did you get the rear reflectors out of the bumper?