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Datsun 240ZG - wheel caps


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It has been a long while since I last worked on the car model for my barn find.  This will be slow going because there are so many parts in general and many of them will be functional parts.  I'm also in no rush and want it to match my vision.  These sorts of projects are not for the timid.

I found a method for removing that gleaming chrome finish from plastic model parts.  There are several videos on the matter, and the easiest method involves household bleach.  It works!  I stripped the bumper and the shock absorber parts mainly because I'll be making the underneath a little aged and well used.  Beyond that, the chrome bumper just looked like chrome coated plastic.  :\  I will paint it to match the front bumper, which is grey metallic.

I watched the chrome disappear during the process, and the color went from high silver to yellowish to absent.  This gave me an idea for the chrome wheel caps. I soaked them until they turned slightly yellow.

I don't know if I will attempt painting these like the real deal, so this is a good compromise.  Now they are less brilliant and yet still have good styling.  It brought out the details actually, because it darkened the recessed lines by removing the finish in those areas.  You can see the slightly yellow tinge next to the original parts.  If the finish becomes unstable, it's no worry to me...I can always paint them.

Removing chrome finish from plastic would definitely apply to the Chrysnbon bathroom kit.  You could then paint the pipes and faucets any color you like.  Blog post here.

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Very neat! I did some washes to the Chrysnbon bathroom, so it wouldn't look quite so new and shiny, but this sounds like an even better idea. I kind os wished the pieces could be copper...maybe next time?

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