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Kyosho F40

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  1. Greg G

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    I know this isnt breaking news, but I finally got my 1:12 Kyosho F40 last month, and the wheels just didnt look great to me. I wanted to see more contrast between the polished and painted portions, so I sent my wheels to a shop that does vacuum chrome plating. When I got them back they looked fantastic. All I had to do was detail the centers with bright aluminum silver paint. I even used a cloth to add fine scour scratches to simulate the look of the polished lips. Much better IMHO.... what do you guys think?
     
    Greg G, Sep 6, 2004
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  2. Anteriore

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    Greg,

    The wheels look truly awesome! I also have this great model at home, and just thought the same about the wheels lately. May I ask what you paid for the chroming?

    Best
     
    Anteriore, Sep 6, 2004
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  3. Bimmerista

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    Beautiful model!! Its a Euro model too!!
     
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  4. Greg G

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    Hi Ramon,
    The plating cost me $20 USD plus postage within USA. I now regret not snapping before/after pix so you cld compare the difference.
     
    Greg G, Sep 7, 2004
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  5. George H.

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    Greg,

    Those wheels look great! Who is the vendor that did the plating?
     
    George H., Sep 8, 2004
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  6. Doug.

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    wow. it looks very nice, before/after pics would be good though!
     
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  7. TheScarletStang

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    lol the 2nd pic looks real! great job repainting them
     
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    That looks stunning!
     
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  9. Greg G

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    Greg G, Sep 24, 2004
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