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Old 04-14-2023, 06:32 PM
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Default Metallic look and other uses for vinyl wrap

I'm planning some Enerjet builds, and thinking about the best way to get the chrome look for that band, as well as the silver look for the lower body tube.

Monokote Trim is NLA in chrome. I'm thinking vinyl wrap would be a good way to do the chrome look. Lots of options on Amazon and elsewhere.

I've been doing some builds with Monokote iron-on for the BT instead of paint. Much lighter and does add durability, scratch resistance, etc. Kinda thinking about picking up one of the last available rolls of Monokote Aluminum. Waffling between that and just going with Tamiya aluminum spray paint.

Interested in any thoughts and experience.
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Old 04-14-2023, 10:31 PM
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I did a variation on the 1340 using a three fin 3D printed can and red metallic mylar tape.
Found some 2" wide chrome mylar tape at the corner auto parts store for future projects.
There's a photo of the red version in my thread "Erik442's workbench" in the Projects section.
Go to page 7 and scroll down to post #68.
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