apellefigliodapollo Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 here's my freemont... before and after adding some little chrome trims an a bit of plastidip on front grille Dodge Journey Guide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nice subtle touches with the chrome. Good job. Maybe it is just too early in the morning, but I'm missing the dip, where did you dip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskmom Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nice subtle touches with the chrome. Good job. Maybe it is just too early in the morning, but I'm missing the dip, where did you dip? Valid question.....I think the OP is missing a picture that indicates this? Before has 3, and after has 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 freemont have 2 colors front grille mine was matte aluminum and blue on the lower end now it's all dipped metalized gunmetal you should see the difference btw the first shot in the top left corner of the previous image and this one: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dksa6lbyj09eiqe/PicsArt_1393162932630.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 door inner chrome trims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Dipped front grille, side mirrors covers and lower fascia in aluminum do you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Nice bling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to Dodge Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Looks real nice. Especially the mirrors! halofan.3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) side view Edited May 10, 2014 by apellefigliodapollo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) here's my freemont... before and after adding some little chrome trims an a bit of plastidip on front grille I don't want to hijack a thread but will throw out my car and what I have done to it, I too put some chrome on my 2010 Journey R/T. I have chrome mirror caps on each mirror, chrome gas door, chrome R/T emblems on each fender, chrome sill plates, chrome tubular running boards, "chrome" Buick portholes on each fender, "chrome" edging on the lower front valance, "chrome" edging on the front bug deflector, "chrome" edging on sunroof air deflector. terry Edited May 12, 2014 by Windancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm not a huge fan of chrome, but done tastefully it can really make a vehicle pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 How many cans of plastidip did it take to do the grill/bumper/mirrors? Did you have to prime or clearcoat it or anything? Or just the plastidip color? apellefigliodapollo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 How many cans of plastidip did it take to do the grill/bumper/mirrors? Did you have to prime or clearcoat it or anything? Or just the plastidip color? Plastidip requires no prep other than a clean and dry surface. I used a little less than a can on my bumper and a little less than a can on my grill, so I would assume 2-3 cans would cover it all. Some important tips for Plastidip: make sure the cans stay warm or you will get texture spray at a 90 degree angle to the surface you are spraying stay 6-8" away from the surface you are spraying the more coats the better - you may get coverage after a couple coats, but it will be a pain in the ass to peel later on, I use 5 coats minimum The first 2-3 coats should be 50 percent coverage, after that lay them down thick If you use tape along any edge that you want clean, you must peel the tape while the dip is still wet or it will peel the dip Check out dipyourcar.com and their forums for a wealth of information. onecrazyfoo4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Plastidip requires no prep other than a clean and dry surface. I used a little less than a can on my bumper and a little less than a can on my grill, so I would assume 2-3 cans would cover it all. Some important tips for Plastidip: make sure the cans stay warm or you will get texture spray at a 90 degree angle to the surface you are spraying stay 6-8" away from the surface you are spraying the more coats the better - you may get coverage after a couple coats, but it will be a pain in the ass to peel later on, I use 5 coats minimum The first 2-3 coats should be 50 percent coverage, after that lay them down thick If you use tape along any edge that you want clean, you must peel the tape while the dip is still wet or it will peel the dip Check out dipyourcar.com and their forums for a wealth of information. Awesome, thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 How many cans of plastidip did it take to do the grill/bumper/mirrors? Did you have to prime or clearcoat it or anything? Or just the plastidip color? 2 cans made 6 layers to have thick and protective result be sute to operate in a warm and quite hot day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 installed DVR camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 installed DVR camera Whats that got to do with chroming?? Lobitz68 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Added a chromed detail on dash air vents Edited December 29, 2014 by apellefigliodapollo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I usually add a little chrome to my vehicles, but not this one. There is no match for the platinum trim on the outside. I'm adding a few pieces of real walnut burl wood to the interior, and that's it for visual effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 You have the Crossroad so you have OEM metallic trims on the outside, that looks good i would not add wood on the inside because of the titanium trim going across the dash but is just my personal sake anyway... can't wait to see the result of your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) The wood does not cover the piece going across the dash. It is called liquid graphite. The wood only coves the black around the screen, the glossy part in the center of the top of the dash and the top of top of the console where the cup holders are. So, it only covers the black areas, nothing else. Since the black is not piano black (highly glossed), the real burl walnut will add a tasteful addition, IMHO. Edited December 31, 2014 by dhh3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apellefigliodapollo Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Once you've done it, please show us a couple of photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I promise. I'm still trying to get good photos of my tires; the same size that were on the Red show Crossroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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