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**71blksuper4x4** · 12-12-2002, 07:05 PM

I was thinking about trying aluminum/chrome tape to do the headliner trim in. I don't know how well it sticks, but I figure it will look more like chrome than the idea of painting it aluminum because I have yet to find a chrome spray can that came close. You guys think this would be a good idea. I mean I could try it and post some pics afterwards. I figure I will just cut it and piece it together really neat. Anyways, I wouldn't mind it if someone gave me their 2 cents on it, or if someone tried it if it worked at all???? Thanks, trevor

guitarman · 12-12-2002, 07:24 PM

If you do it very cleanly it will certainly look better than chrome in a can. I'd say go for it.

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-13-2002, 12:10 AM

Sorry, just seeing if I could get anymore responses

*Gee_Emm* · 12-13-2002, 12:46 AM

mmm, I think it would come out all wrinkly

Why not just paint it silver and tough it out till you buy a repo.

Longhorn Man · 12-13-2002, 01:18 AM

I agree with Gee Emm...shoot is silver and try to replace it one day.

rusty ol' 69' · 12-13-2002, 01:23 AM

Dude spray it metallic silver it'll look sweet. Get that rustoleum type metallic looks sweet...

bouncytruck · 12-13-2002, 12:58 PM

I think your going to have a hard time getting it smooth but it is worth a try. If it doesn't work, you can remove it and then try painting it. Make sure you post a picture of the results.

70c10 · 12-13-2002, 01:17 PM

Try Dupli-Color Instant chrome paint. It's made for bumpers, trim, and grilles.

*Randy70C-10* · 12-13-2002, 01:17 PM

You ever try removing that stuff?

Longhorn Man · 12-13-2002, 01:37 PM

Yeah, once the tape is on there, you will destroy the trim trying to remove it.
I would not even bother with the paint...it is all silver. There is no chrome in a can.
You could go a differant route and paint the trim the same color as the headliner...or black. Black goes with everything.

12-12-2002, 07:05 PM	#1
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	This a good or bad idea???? I was thinking about trying aluminum/chrome tape to do the headliner trim in. I don't know how well it sticks, but I figure it will look more like chrome than the idea of painting it aluminum because I have yet to find a chrome spray can that came close. You guys think this would be a good idea. I mean I could try it and post some pics afterwards. I figure I will just cut it and piece it together really neat. Anyways, I wouldn't mind it if someone gave me their 2 cents on it, or if someone tried it if it worked at all???? Thanks, trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-12-2002, 07:24 PM	#2
guitarman Do it well or don't do it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 457	If you do it very cleanly it will certainly look better than chrome in a can. I'd say go for it. __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. Excellent paint and body site: http://www.autobody101.com/ Visit my Web Site http://home.attbi.com/~agfosteriii

12-13-2002, 12:10 AM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Sorry, just seeing if I could get anymore responses __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-13-2002, 01:23 AM	#6
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	Dude spray it metallic silver it'll look sweet. Get that rustoleum type metallic looks sweet... __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

12-13-2002, 12:58 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I think your going to have a hard time getting it smooth but it is worth a try. If it doesn't work, you can remove it and then try painting it. Make sure you post a picture of the results. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-13-2002, 12:46 AM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	mmm, I think it would come out all wrinkly Why not just paint it silver and tough it out till you buy a repo.

12-13-2002, 01:18 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I agree with Gee Emm...shoot is silver and try to replace it one day.

12-13-2002, 01:17 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Try Dupli-Color Instant chrome paint. It's made for bumpers, trim, and grilles. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-13-2002, 01:17 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You ever try removing that stuff?

12-13-2002, 01:37 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yeah, once the tape is on there, you will destroy the trim trying to remove it. I would not even bother with the paint...it is all silver. There is no chrome in a can. You could go a differant route and paint the trim the same color as the headliner...or black. Black goes with everything.

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