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Tried search- dulling chrome.

I came up with no matches.

I want to dull some chrome wheels so they look.....less chrome-like.

How do i go about doing it?
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Use a clear flat. Testors dullcoat works great!
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Re: Tried search- dulling chrome.

or you could simply spray a light coat of Tamiya Silver Leaf
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Re: Tried search- dulling chrome.

You could strip the chrome off and repaint it with Alclad, Mr Super Metalizer or other metallic paint. To strip the chrome just soak it in bleach for a few hours. That will totally remove the plated chrome, but some brands will leave behind a clear undercoat that will have to be stripped as well.

Also play around with giving the wheels a wash with Tamiya smoke or something similar. That will give the wheels added depth and realism.
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Re: Tried search- dulling chrome.

I would hit it with a coat or two of testors dullcote. That stuff is amazing!
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