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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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badges chromed

hey guys what is the easiest way to get the emblems that great chrome look
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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what shape are they in??
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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good shape no paint chipping
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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how did u get yours like that and what is different with your powerstroke emblem
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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mine are from an 05 power stroke..the girls and the flames i got from a chrome shop for big trucks...some guys wash there badges with some kind of acid..cant rememeber what it was..but it takes the paint off and makes them all chrome..if you just want them to shine and keep the paint..i use mothers chrome wheel polish..
 

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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yea i keep them polished but i saw a truck yesterday that had all the emblems were chromed so i was waundering what he had done
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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i cant remember what acid they used..some one will chime in soon and tell you what it is..sorry man....you could do a search..this topic has been covered be for
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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You can use acetone to get the paint off.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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i cant remember what acid they used..some one will chime in soon and tell you what it is..sorry man....you could do a search..this topic has been covered be for


acetone.......
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Like the prior posts: acetone. Just did mine this weekend. TAPE OFF THE AREA VERY GOOD!!!! Use a toothbrush or small bristle paint brush. Very easy.
 
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acetone.......
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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alpine so you left them right on the truck and just taped around them how long did it take you
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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It comes off in a few minutes. When I did mine I taped off the area and had a garden hose ready every 30 seconds or so to keep washing down the tape making sure it did not get to the trucks paint. I used a foam brush so it would not drip everywhere, plus they are like 29cents.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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How much is the acetone? My paint is starting to peel up and i might has well take it off anyways.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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I think a can is like $10 bucks or less at the local hardware store.
 
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