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Offline Tropicalcats

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How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« on: August 17, 2008 - 09:08:43 PM »
Now that I have my bezels back what type of polish should I use on them ? Does any body have a good pictures of a bezel with black paint on the edge of it? How is that applied? what type of paint is used? What color?
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Re: How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2008 - 02:48:03 AM »
i dont have any pics, mine i just rattle can gloss blacked over the chrome. the originals that i have, the paint looks like it might be a semi gloss but it was applied over the chrome too.

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Re: How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2008 - 07:13:15 AM »
SEM makes a Trim Black that is a satin and is supposed to adhere well to metal.
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Re: How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2008 - 09:01:56 PM »
My chrome guy, who been in the business for thirty plus years, says not to wax chrome as it removes some of the chrome.  He recommends Windex and a micro fiber rag, I used these on my bumpers and they stayed nice and shiny for ten years.   



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Re: How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2008 - 06:49:44 AM »
Tropicalcats,
  Who did the re-chrome on those bezels? It looks great to me. I've got the original tail lights on my 70 Challenger, they look plenty tired, I'd like to know what it takes to get them looking NEW again.
Sorry, I'm new to this game, I can't give you any advice on the paint.................................

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Re: How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2008 - 09:33:16 AM »
Tropicalcats,
  Who did the re-chrome on those bezels? It looks great to me. I've got the original tail lights on my 70 Challenger, they look plenty tired, I'd like to know what it takes to get them looking NEW again.
Sorry, I'm new to this game, I can't give you any advice on the paint.................................


 This might help

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=45517.msg462173#msg462173
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Re: How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2008 - 11:52:58 PM »
Now that I have my bezels back what type of polish should I use on them ? Does any body have a good pictures of a bezel with black paint on the edge of it? How is that applied? what type of paint is used? What color?

Here's a picture,hope it helps. :wave:




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Re: How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2008 - 11:58:44 PM »
Another  :thumbsup: for SEM Trim black.

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Re: How do I keep them shiny and how do I paint them ?
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2008 - 06:49:55 AM »
As might be expected I can't find a local distributer of  SEM 3914( ) - TRIM BLACK I will need to go mail order. Whats the best place to get it from?
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