Oh, yea baby. Once you go Black......

**LSU_TJ** · 03-30-2009, 11:44 PM

Ok, I am no fan of chrome, to each his own, but if you have ever seen Black Chrome...... Now that's a different story. I am addicted to this look and have been wanting to try my hand at achieving this on a few pieces. Last Saturday was the day. I finally found what is called Black Transparent Powdercoat. You see through the black transparent layer and put this over a silver surface to get a black candy look. So I said why not try this powder over chrome to see if I can get close to Black Chrome. I was blown away by the results. They came out even better than expected.

I took a new set of KC Chrome 6" Daylighters and went to work.

This is what I started with.

Then I completely disassembled them and began putting the powder to it.

Next was easy bake time.

Now time to cool before serving.

It is served......

I am very pleased with the results. It is incredibly reflective. Now it is time to polish the stainless ones I have up front and have another go at it.

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chouser06 · 03-30-2009, 11:55 PM

Thats pretty nice man. Me and my buddy repainted a set of daylighters black but we just used gloss black paint. Turned out good enough. Never though you could use an easy bake for Jeep stuff!

haha

Scotch740 · 03-31-2009, 12:01 AM

Superb!

How did you actually "put the powder to it"? Gun or what I have never looked into this before.

**TheBoogieman** · 03-31-2009, 03:47 AM

Black chrome is an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp or bad sex.

**Elwood** · 03-31-2009, 07:41 AM

Or Government Intelligence!! LOL

Lights look nice!

gseale · 03-31-2009, 07:48 AM

Way cool...love the effects!! What is the brand name of this powder stuff?

**LSU_TJ** · 03-31-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Theboogieman

Black chrome is an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp or bad sex.

Hey now, come to south Louisiana. I can show you some Jumbo Shrimp....

and at $3 a lb......

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Maicol183 · 03-31-2009, 09:07 AM

whats the stuff called? and where did u get it?
looks good bro.

beachboy1200 · 03-31-2009, 09:11 AM

looks awesome...want to do a write up on it? or at least give us some specifics?

**mrblaine** · 03-31-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LSU_TJ

Hey now, come to south Louisiana. I can show you some Jumbo Shrimp....

and at $3 a lb......

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3 bucks a pound, that makes them what? 25 cents each?

**LSU_TJ** · 03-31-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrblaine

3 bucks a pound, that makes them what? 25 cents each?

As Ron White put it: "Close...."

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zjBRYCE · 03-31-2009, 11:10 AM

HOLY **** i think that looks awesome. Forget this oxy moron crap. Its different your jeeps not the same honky doo da jeep. Its your jeep, thats what makes it way cool everyone wants to add there own special zing to there newly purchased parts! BUENO

**LSU_TJ** · 03-31-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zjBRYCE

HOLY **** i think that looks awesome. Forget this oxy moron crap. Its different your jeeps not the same honky doo da jeep. Its your jeep, thats what makes it way cool everyone wants to add there own special zing to there newly purchased parts! BUENO

Thanks. And yes, I do not like chrome but as I said Black Chrome is a whole 'nother story.....

Black combined with the depth and reflective finish of chrome....

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**LSU_TJ** · 03-31-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by beachboy1200

looks awesome...want to do a write up on it? or at least give us some specifics?

Yes, will do a full writeup this evening and give all details on products. Not hard at all. Just have to take your time and follow the process closely.

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LUCHIAN78 · 03-31-2009, 01:05 PM

What temp did you bake those at and for how long? Looks good.