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Old 08-03-2018, 10:54 AM
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Default How'd they do that? Accent colors

*********Yes, the gold is pretty horrible, but looking to do some different accents (red, black, etc)*******

In my conversations with TopCar, the best they could say was "this is our secret technology" for color change on all of the chrome/aluminum accents. Given the apparent quality of finish, I'm hesitant to think it's paint or a wrap. Are the button/vent accents actually metal and therefore able to be anodized?

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Old 08-03-2018, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TX991
*********Yes, the gold is pretty horrible, but looking to do some different accents (red, black, etc)*******

In my conversations with TopCar, the best they could say was "this is our secret technology" for color change on all of the chrome/aluminum accents. Given the apparent quality of finish, I'm hesitant to think it's paint or a wrap. Are the button/vent accents actually metal and therefore able to be anodized?

Any theories welcome

I think it looks great. I am doing some carbon accents in my Luxor Beige interior this week.
I will post when done.
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Looks like a clear yellow/gold sprayed over the stock satin finish chrome.
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Originally Posted by Zekiel
Looks like a clear yellow/gold sprayed over the stock satin finish chrome.
Agreed, although the aluminum parts could be gold anodized, and the plastics painted.



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