Making non metallic paint look metallic?

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bmwe30mtech
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Post Wed May 17, 2006 10:20 pm

Hi, Is this possable? I have a standard black kit and want to make it look at least slightly more metallic like my car, but cant afford a re-spray lol. This is probably a stupid question but is there any way i can give it that 'sparkle' !!?! :mad:

Thanks for any response!

Paul
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Post Wed May 17, 2006 11:34 pm

er, No.
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Post Wed May 17, 2006 11:37 pm

lol thanks for response! i feel a bit stupid, but would be kicking myself if a spray or something did exist!

Paul
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Post Wed May 17, 2006 11:40 pm

Paul i think I know of a way


















Its called a metalic black tinny and some lacquer

More seriously as mark said, NO
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Post Wed May 17, 2006 11:49 pm

:oops:
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