My Version of Painted Cladding and Stuff.

[ZEUS]

Instead of mucking up Mark Miller's awesome painted cladding thread I decided to start my own thread. I followed his steps and fed off his ideas; however, I just wanted a more textured look to my cladding.

I am thinking I need one more coat on the bumper - or I will see if I can even out the texture in some other way. I mostly got the texture and color I was after but I would like to make it more consistent before I move on to the rest of the cladding. So far though, I am pleased with how it's going! Let me know what you guys think.

Here it is at sundown with two coats on the bumper for comparison:





Don't make fun of the rock chips on the hood - I am taking care of it!

[IndianaVX]

Zeus,
Looking good! this painted cladding thing is looking like a very good solution to the fade issue.
good work buddy
like the wheels too
cant wait to see the whole thing completed

david

[ZEUS]

Me too, man, me too! Thanks for the compliments! I just hope to get it done by Friday, before my road trip.

[CrnCnn]

I like it, I have been on the fence about paint or more of a liner look. I will be interested to see the finished product.

[nfpgasmask]

Don't be ashamed of your chips. EVERY time I wash my VX, I find 3 or 4 new rock chips. I have been touching them up, but man, driving in Reno is like chronically driving in an asteroid belt.

Bart

[Ascinder]

but man, driving in Reno is like chronically driving in an asteroid belt.

I'll second that...BTW looks great so far ZEUS, how are you liking the darker black look?