Blacked out Z71 logo but keep red

[RadoPhan]

I used plastidip on my Z71 emblems here are a couple photos of the process for those interested 

Now I feel like I should’ve just done this lol. How clean is it where the red part touches? Was it meticulous to take it off or normal process as any other plastidip job?


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[Kimber Zero]

9 hours ago, RadoPhan said:

Now I feel like I should’ve just done this lol. How clean is it where the red part touches? Was it meticulous to take it off or normal process as any other plastidip job?


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Wasn’t too meticulous , I actually cerakote firearms so masking the red off wasn’t bad, I did notice not to tape the red all the off, keeping a gap between the red and chrome allowed the plastidip to peel away cleaner and I just scored it with a razor blade, first time I’ve ever used plastidip as well, very impressed with the application process 

[ThatredneckguyJamie]

Thought about doing something like this with mine, everything else is blacked out (except the Z71 like yall mentioned) but they left the 6.2 emblem chromed

[pewterliftedz]

2 hours ago, ThatredneckguyJamie said:

Thought about doing something like this with mine, everything else is blacked out (except the Z71 like yall mentioned) but they left the 6.2 emblem chromed

I have the factory black 6.2 emblem if you're interested.

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[ThatredneckguyJamie]

20 hours ago, pewterliftedz said:

I have the factory black 6.2 emblem if you're interested.

it doesnt bug me enough yet to spend money on it  

[MgoBlue]

On 3/21/2020 at 3:22 PM, TrailBossSatin said:

Has anyone successfully blacked out their Z71 logo while leaving the red? I’m thinking of doing this and I’d appreciate guidance/pics. 

Ebay

[RadoPhan]

Ebay

It does look nice but I prefer the newer cutout design vs older styles


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[RadoPhan]

Thanks!!!! I guess the sanding is about right, just doesn’t scuff it up as much as I thought it would. I’ll give the alcohol a try. For the paint, I’ll probably use Rustoleum plastic automotive paint since it says it adheres to plastic easier and is a primer/paint combo. The only thing I’ll do different is not taking it apart since I just bought new ones that have the exact adhesive cutout already. I just tucked the tape under the chrome parts carefully which took forever!!! Thanks again for the insight!

 

 

 

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So turns out this wasn’t the best approach. Finally got around to painting it and when I tried to peel up the tape even with scoring it, it took chunks of paint here and there from the chrome parts. Back to ground zero and I might just plastidip it now.

 

 

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[RadoPhan]

Wasn’t too meticulous , I actually cerakote firearms so masking the red off wasn’t bad, I did notice not to tape the red all the off, keeping a gap between the red and chrome allowed the plastidip to peel away cleaner and I just scored it with a razor blade, first time I’ve ever used plastidip as well, very impressed with the application process 

How’s it holding up for you? Also, how clean is the break from the red to black parts? Any tips/pointers? I’m probably going this route now since my original plan failed.


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[Kimber Zero]

1 hour ago, RadoPhan said:

How’s it holding up for you? Also, how clean is the break from the red to black parts? Any tips/pointers? I’m probably going this route now since my original plan failed.


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It’s holding up very well, best part was that I didn’t have to remove the badge, also where the red meets the black isn’t 100% there are a couple places where it peeled when I initially did it, but it looks perfect if you aren’t up close inspecting it 

[RadoPhan]

It’s holding up very well, best part was that I didn’t have to remove the badge, also where the red meets the black isn’t 100% there are a couple places where it peeled when I initially did it, but it looks perfect if you aren’t up close inspecting it 

Thanks!!! I might just try blacking it all out first and see how that look goes. On white it might look okay. Much rather prefer the red part to show but my OCD will probably get the best of me. This one is the Carhartt edition that supposed to be in the newer 2500s



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[Porterhouse]

How's this?

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[RadoPhan]

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I saw that on eBay. Looks better than stock for sure but I think deleting the chrome in general will be better.


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[RadoPhan]

Can’t believe I didn’t find these before. Not only do they have the red, it also has the cutout for the “71”. They’re $95 but well worth it to me. Waiting on them to arrive.



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[TSchevy]

2 minutes ago, RadoPhan said:

Can’t believe I didn’t find these before. Not only do they have the red, it also has the cutout for the “71”. They’re $95 but well worth it to me. Waiting on them to arrive.



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Link?