dr_brains510

So I've seen a lot of the DIY threads on how to black out the emblems on this forum and several others. Even after reading them, watching videos and even attempting to paint them myself, they never come out the way I'd like; frankly I'm over doing it myself. So I have all the emblems that I'd want blacked out (V8 Kompressor, AMG, E55, and trunk mbenz star). I was wondering if there is anyone in the valley area that can do it for me? You can just pm and we can continue the talk over there.

Thanks,

Manvel

bnzuovr

Plasti dip bro try it i didnnt belive it but mine came out great and its so easy to do just youtube plasti dip diy and it comes up with a bunch of links. Ill post a few pics in a second here.

fan888

Did mine with plasti dip and came out great.

AKnight55

This isnt rocket science.. What issues are you having? Just paint them, whats up with everybody and this plasti-dip ****?

bnzuovr

i plasti dipped my **** and it came out nice and you don't even have to remove the emblems i did about 4 coats and it came out pretty mint.

55fanatic

well the emblems are chrome... even if you sand them they will eventually flake,chip,etc.

Plastidip is spray on vinyl. it adheres to what ever its getting painted on and doesnt let go. I did my whole audi wagon in it and its incrediby durable. I ran it on my car for a while as an experiment. I accidently dropped a philips screw driver nose down on my bumper and it bounced off. Left no damage to the paint, to the plastidip or the bumper itself.

And should you ever want to go back to stock...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKbmcNDrSl0

bnzuovr

I was skeptical at first but that stuff was amazing and was very happy with thte outcome.

dr_brains510

I'm going to go and buy a can today and experiment on the trunk star given I have an extra one. Pics would be great. Thanks!

I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking it.

Well when I did it on a few emblems the paint was all uneven after it dried and there was big gunk's of dried paint. Not a good experience. Not my level of expertise.

Thanks! Great video too! Will definitely try it.

bnzuovr

you can pick it up at home-depot and if it wasnt mentioned its in a spray can. I would do a good 4 coats to get a nice coat on there.

berti_00

does anyone know were I can get a set of the emblems and the star?? I don't feel like going through the dealer and getting ripped off... I want to black out mine as well

black06c230

Hell I'm mad I didn't look into this more. I just ordered (2) V8 Kompressor, (1) E55, (1) Star for the trunk, and (1) AMG emblem and it cost me close to $100. Now I see the videos and this looks way to easy for me to do.

Anyone need some emblems??

_AMG_

Manvel, how are the painted exhaust tips holding up?