Boyd
08-06-2008, 10:21:50 PM
I want the brushed aluminum look for my headlight bezels and was thinking of using the Eastwood chrome paint and then very lightly scuffing them. Has anyone else tried something similar? What other techniques are out there to give the brushed aluminum look?
I've also thought about buying repro chrome headlight bezels and scuffing them, but I bet the chrome plating on them is so thin that you couldn't even lightly scuff them without scratching completely through the chrome.
Damon23
08-06-2008, 10:48:10 PM
The chrome might be good but have you seen the argent silver? That may look better.
krabben1
08-06-2008, 11:06:59 PM
Theres a member here with a mom and pop chrome plating business.Some guys here had there bezels chromed by him and had nothing but great things to say.I dont remember who it was,but I remember those bezels looking outstanding and wondering why the factory didnt do it in the first place.Do a search!
Boyd
08-07-2008, 02:28:34 AM
Think I'm going to try this....
http://alsacorp.com/products/sheetingfx/brushed.aluminum.htm
79CamaroMan
08-07-2008, 08:39:35 AM
Theres a member here with a mom and pop chrome plating business.Some guys here had there bezels chromed by him and had nothing but great things to say.I dont remember who it was,but I remember those bezels looking outstanding and wondering why the factory didnt do it in the first place.Do a search!
I believe that was me. :happy:
However, if he is referring to the later style plastic bezels there isnt anything I could do.
And yes the repops that come chromed have really thin plating, but a handheld square of Scotch-Brite pad would be the best bet for scuffing without cutting through for the satin/brushed look. It should be possible.
protour73
08-07-2008, 10:01:51 AM
not to hijack the thread.............BUT.....has anyone used chrome paint on the insides of your tailight buckets, for better reflection of the light???
70sbudget
08-07-2008, 11:13:50 AM
scott, think you did? oh no, you would have actually had an aditional chrome bucket pollished to put inside. actually i think mark did respray the inside of his buckets.
Batman
08-07-2008, 11:24:03 AM
not to hijack the thread.............BUT.....has anyone used chrome paint on the insides of your tailight buckets, for better reflection of the light???
Look above this thread! :)
http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89919