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Old 03-18-2018, 12:01 AM   #1
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BMW 2002 photo etch window trim question

Hi guys,

I've only built a few models so far and dabbled with a bit of photo etch as well. I like how it looks on the models for belt buckles and grilles.

My question relates using the photo etch for window trims. I have seen the Renaissance BMW 2002 etch sets advertised but there isn't a huge ammount of parts on the set. What I want to know is how the PE window trims generally look on a build. You have them moulded on the body already so do you sand these moulded parts off and fit the etch in place? Does it generally look better? I get the impression that from a distance the moulded ones are not unrealistic and have a shape to them unlike the PE which is flat. I'm not sure I see the point in all instances. I assume I'm missing something?

Any input before I purchase is appreciated.

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Old 03-18-2018, 05:46 PM   #2
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Re: BMW 2002 photo etch window trim question

I certainly wouldn't bother with PE window trim. In my opinion, bare metal foil will give superior results with much less effort- that's how I will go about it when I build mine.
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Re: BMW 2002 photo etch window trim question

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I certainly wouldn't bother with PE window trim. In my opinion, bare metal foil will give superior results with much less effort- that's how I will go about it when I build mine.
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Re: BMW 2002 photo etch window trim question

I used bare metal foil on mine. Here is the result.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?t=1152745
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I used bare metal foil on mine. Here is the result.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?t=1152745
Wow. That is stunning! Lovely build
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