Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 well i thought i would try out some new mirror chrome paint. this is not out a can but its a ready mixed formular to be used out a spray gun. i did my distributor cap as my first test piece and here it is, the laquire dulled it alot but not bad for my first go spraying chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Looks pretty impressive for a paint, good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 its not perfect but like you said for paint its not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Think i'll reserve judgement till i see it on the car and in focus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 its prob not going on the car its just a tester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 i used stuff out the can from halfords and it gave a similar result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 lol yeah now its got the clear coat on its not that good ha ha. want to locate another one now, so if anyone has one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Is that the HOK stuff you used mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 yeah, it did look good now it looks turd lol and you cant polish a turd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Silver yes, chrome no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Silver yes, chrome no... exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen G Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 i know it not paint but did anyone see the gtr on the cover of redline done in the chrome wrap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 anyone got a spare distributor, ppppllleeease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 It might look good if you got it Water Transfer Printed ? not sure if the do chrome effect though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 anyone got a spare distributor, ppppllleeease Dude, just buy a new one..... They should be changed as part of a service item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 anyone got a spare distributor, ppppllleeease Wont it come off with thinners ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 what company does that then dunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Dude, just buy a new one..... They should be changed as part of a service item. really?? oh never knew that, ill get a new one then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Wont it come off with thinners ? yeah but wont look the same, unless i just paint it lol ill get a new one.. bloody s**t paint and it aint cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 what company does that then dunk? http://www.wtp-technics.co.uk A new dizzy cap is £23.62 retail off Toyota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 yeah but wont look the same, unless i just paint it lol ill get a new one.. bloody s**t paint and it aint cheap Paint it Black and then go get a beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 thanks alot dunk, thats cheap enough ill get a new one and keep it stock looking.... so whats the service intervals on changing the cap then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 thanks alot dunk, thats cheap enough ill get a new one and keep it stock looking.... so whats the service intervals on changing the cap then?? I'd guess they should last a few years to be honest and on most older cars ive had with dizzy's i never changed them lol unless i got a missfire If you change the cap change the rotor arm as well,, £7.65 retail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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