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I thought i'd give it a go. My initial thoughts were that why should I pay £200+VAT for a spec-R washer bottle when I could just "bling" the original one . I thought i'd do a trial run first of all by using the Carbon Cannister. I cleaned it, sanded it, re-cleaned it, primed it & then sprayed it.

I personally think it turned out pretty good....a lot better than the original horrible black colour that had gone all manky . What do you think:



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ScoobyDuck

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Matt, from that pic (got one from a bit further away?) it look very good!

would have to see it close up in person, but from what you can see in a pic, i'd say its worth the hastle !

good job mate !
Steve

martyrobertsdj

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I used some "chrome" paint years ago and as soon as you touched it, it went dull and showed up every mark.

I suppose paint technology has moved on since (about) 1986, so maybe you won't have any such problems.

Marty

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Cheers Steve. The paint's not bad but obviously not on par with proper polished metal. I spose it's as shiney as you can get plastic to look by using a spray can

It's been on the car for only today so I spose i'll just have to wait & see what happens with the dirt effect on it. I can't complain though as like I say it's 10 times better than it was.

If after a few days it starts to look a bit worse for ware (The drive to Lincoln on Tuesday should prove a decent test ) then I may need to think of other options for the washer bottle. Might take it to a paint shop for a pro job in red to match the rest of the engine bay. They could leave out a small section to see the water level

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robby

What about a clear lacquer on top?

Ray_li

used it it the past. Need to get ot really smooth b4 spray painting.

Also tried lacquer on top. That just dulls the finish. DO NOT lacquer

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Yup tested with lacquer as well & as Ray says it really dulls the finish. It gives a real glossy covering but the look turns from metallic to just grey!!

Opted for about 3-4 layers of paint instead

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ALi-B

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If it's the Plasti-Cote stuff, Don't put any polish or wax on it!

It goes grey!

Not the most durable of paints - I gave up in the engine bling department and went back to black

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Mmmm this stuff seems to be quite a job to maintain. May have to take a different approach on the washer bottle

StickyMicky

chrome paint is one of those things ive wonderd about but always been a bit warey of spending any cash on it

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£4 for the primer & £4 for the paint so it was hardly going to break the bank for a trial run

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