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how can i chrome out the scion emblem???

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Default how can i chrome out the scion emblem???

I want to know if anyone tried to take off their scion emblem and chrome it out. This may sound stupid and I dont know if it is true, but i was told that the emblem will melt if u try doing anything to it. anyone have any ideas??? :/
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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It's plastic so you can't get it plated because it's not metal and they need to dip it in cleaner acid which will disintegrate it. The best you'd be able to do is a spray on chrome paint....
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Or spend some decent $$$ and take it to a machine shop to have them fabricate you an emblem!!!
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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i would say buy some chrome paint and start spraying
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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You could try these guys. There's also another site that does similar things for wheel center caps, etc.

http://www.chrometechusa.com/

They say they use a vacuum plating process, not just paint.
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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I found the other guys.

http://www.mmmetalizing.com
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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buy some duplicolor chrome stuff
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