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Ok I have found this to be the closest to reproducing the Black Pearl.
What you will need:
Adhesion Promoter (duplicolor)
Metalcast - Smoke (duplicolor)
3m molding tape
Dental floss (anytype will work)
Painters tape
Razor blade
Cardboard box (or newspaper)
Goo-Gone
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Step 1
Mask off the areas around the emblems with the painters tape so you will know where to put the emblems back on and this helps to keep them straight.
Step 2
Take the dental floss and ''saw'' through the adhesive on the back of the emblems. Take your time as to not accidentally break them.
Step 3
Use the Goo-Gone to remove any adhesive on the car. Be sure to wash your car after you put the emblems back on to remove any excess Goo-Gone so it does not damage the paint.
Step 4
Use the razor blade to remove the adhesive on the back of the emblems
Step 5
Lay your emblems on a cardboard box or newspaper. Spray 2 thin coats of adhesion promoter. Give it 10 minutes to settle before spraying the next coat. Let it settle for another 10 minutes and spray an even coat of metalcast. You will need at least 5 coats to get the right effect. If you want lighter emblems then spray less coats, but 5 coats will give you the same darkness as the black pearl emblems.
Step 6
Now after it has dried (at least 3 hours), cut thin strips molding tape. Tape the entire back of each emblem. Don't try to use the old adhesives.
Step 7
Put the emblems back on the car and admire your job.
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*Cost spent: $20
*Amount saved from buying BP Emblems: $150
What you will need:
Adhesion Promoter (duplicolor)
Metalcast - Smoke (duplicolor)
3m molding tape
Dental floss (anytype will work)
Painters tape
Razor blade
Cardboard box (or newspaper)
Goo-Gone
Step 1
Mask off the areas around the emblems with the painters tape so you will know where to put the emblems back on and this helps to keep them straight.
Step 2
Take the dental floss and ''saw'' through the adhesive on the back of the emblems. Take your time as to not accidentally break them.
Step 3
Use the Goo-Gone to remove any adhesive on the car. Be sure to wash your car after you put the emblems back on to remove any excess Goo-Gone so it does not damage the paint.
Step 4
Use the razor blade to remove the adhesive on the back of the emblems
Step 5
Lay your emblems on a cardboard box or newspaper. Spray 2 thin coats of adhesion promoter. Give it 10 minutes to settle before spraying the next coat. Let it settle for another 10 minutes and spray an even coat of metalcast. You will need at least 5 coats to get the right effect. If you want lighter emblems then spray less coats, but 5 coats will give you the same darkness as the black pearl emblems.
Step 6
Now after it has dried (at least 3 hours), cut thin strips molding tape. Tape the entire back of each emblem. Don't try to use the old adhesives.
Step 7
Put the emblems back on the car and admire your job.
*Cost spent: $20
*Amount saved from buying BP Emblems: $150
