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Old May 3, 2016 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by IHCHAVEZ
You got pictures?
These aren't the best because they have over spray and it was at night but you can get the idea.


Found one during the day.



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Old May 3, 2016 | 01:48 PM
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Looks good man! That is what I want to do to my Lariat! I don't like chrome. But will get expensive
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Old May 3, 2016 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by IHCHAVEZ
Looks good man! That is what I want to do to my Lariat! I don't like chrome. But will get expensive

Not at all. They have the stuff at home depot/lowes for 5.40 a can. I used 2 1/2 cans but I had to learn how to spray it. I think the grille will take 2 cans and same for bumpers. I did hit the handles with glossifier which looks better up against the paint. It isn't needed but does make a difference. If you don't like it, peel it off. It has held up great in the carwash. I would have done the bumpers and grill already but I have a 2 month old. Time is limited. For the door handles I had to put electrical tape on them because the way you grip it, it can peel easy.

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Old May 3, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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The dip on the door handles did not last for me. I ended up painting them. Part of the problem is the inside of the door handle is a black plastic and most handle dip tutorials they put black electrical tape on the inside to keep the edge of the dip from peeling. The feel of the electrical tape would bug me.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 05:04 PM
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Did my grill a little over a year ago and it's holding up great. Plasti dipped
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Old May 3, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad Walker
The dip on the door handles did not last for me. I ended up painting them. Part of the problem is the inside of the door handle is a black plastic and most handle dip tutorials they put black electrical tape on the inside to keep the edge of the dip from peeling. The feel of the electrical tape would bug me.
I don't even notice the tape. After a couple uses it just felt normal.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sirikenewtron


Did my grill a little over a year ago and it's holding up great. Plasti dipped
Looks good. Can't wait to do mine. I also like your raptor light bar. I'm getting mine on Thursday.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 11:59 PM
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Grill on a 2010 Xlt. 6-bar

Dipped. It did peel a little the first time through the wash. I resprayed another half a can on it. Been good ever since.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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I started the dip and love it but....I hit the edge with my knuckle. I took the section off. Figured it could patch it. Nope. So took it off. I like the look. Will get better pictures when it is done. This should give you an idea since we have the same grille.


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Old May 4, 2016 | 08:49 PM
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Updated picture. Still have to do a couple more coats but it is storming and forced me to call it.
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