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NEW PICS 7/26 of finished front grill & tail lights

Started by chargd72, June 22, 2010, 10:19:12 AM

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chargd72

June 22, 2010, 10:19:12 AM
***New pics at bottom***


I veered from the stock look a bit.  I hope you guys like it.



Some before and after shots:

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

chargd72

#1
June 22, 2010, 10:20:09 AM
rear bumper and tail lights:

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

ChargerST

#2
June 22, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
Very nice, good job! How did you polish the chrome?

Foreman72

#3
June 22, 2010, 11:41:54 AM
Quote from: ChargerST on June 22, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
Very nice, good job! How did you polish the chrome?

x2

looks great!
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

chargd72

#4
June 22, 2010, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: ChargerST on June 22, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
Very nice, good job! How did you polish the chrome?

I used turtle wax chrome polish and aluminum foil.  It's a softer metal so it won't damage the finish.

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

chargergirl

#5
June 22, 2010, 12:32:08 PM
Both bumpers look amazing! Great job!
Trust your Woobie!

Foreman72

#6
June 24, 2010, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 22, 2010, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: ChargerST on June 22, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
Very nice, good job! How did you polish the chrome?

I used turtle wax chrome polish and aluminum foil.  It's a softer metal so it won't damage the finish.

please explain... :scratchchin: :scratchchin:
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

chargd72

#7
June 24, 2010, 08:41:28 AM
I wasn't happy with the first redo of the front emblem.  I used that acrylic touch up paint that I found out isn't worth a damn.  Couldn't get rid of the brush strokes and it didn't stick hardly at all.  So I just masked the emblem and did it the right way. 

Much happier now  :D

Before and after

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

chargd72

#8
June 24, 2010, 08:47:06 AM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 24, 2010, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 22, 2010, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: ChargerST on June 22, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
Very nice, good job! How did you polish the chrome?

I used turtle wax chrome polish and aluminum foil.  It's a softer metal so it won't damage the finish.

please explain... :scratchchin: :scratchchin:


I know, I was weary at first myself.  For anything caked on chrome like dirt, tar, or even paint/plastic from fender benders, crumple up a ball of aluminum foil so it has ripples in it.  Put some cleaner/polish on the chrom and scrub away.  You don't even have to be gentle since aluminum is a softer metal so it won't leave a mark.  Just a nice smooth finish  :2thumbs:

Test it out on a small portion until you gain some trust.  Just DON'T USE STEEL WOOL!

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

Foreman72

#9
June 24, 2010, 09:29:05 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 24, 2010, 08:47:06 AM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 24, 2010, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 22, 2010, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: ChargerST on June 22, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
Very nice, good job! How did you polish the chrome?

I used turtle wax chrome polish and aluminum foil.  It's a softer metal so it won't damage the finish.

please explain... :scratchchin: :scratchchin:


I know, I was weary at first myself.  For anything caked on chrome like dirt, tar, or even paint/plastic from fender benders, crumple up a ball of aluminum foil so it has ripples in it.  Put some cleaner/polish on the chrom and scrub away.  You don't even have to be gentle since aluminum is a softer metal so it won't leave a mark.  Just a nice smooth finish  :2thumbs:

Test it out on a small portion until you gain some trust.  Just DON'T USE STEEL WOOL!

I'll certainly have to try that...how does it treat surface rust?
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

chargd72

#10
June 24, 2010, 10:03:11 AM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 24, 2010, 09:29:05 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 24, 2010, 08:47:06 AM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 24, 2010, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 22, 2010, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: ChargerST on June 22, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
Very nice, good job! How did you polish the chrome?

I used turtle wax chrome polish and aluminum foil.  It's a softer metal so it won't damage the finish.

please explain... :scratchchin: :scratchchin:


I know, I was weary at first myself.  For anything caked on chrome like dirt, tar, or even paint/plastic from fender benders, crumple up a ball of aluminum foil so it has ripples in it.  Put some cleaner/polish on the chrom and scrub away.  You don't even have to be gentle since aluminum is a softer metal so it won't leave a mark.  Just a nice smooth finish  :2thumbs:

Test it out on a small portion until you gain some trust.  Just DON'T USE STEEL WOOL!

I'll certainly have to try that...how does it treat surface rust?

Works well on rust, especially if you put some vinegar on it.  But if there's a lot of rust, there won't be much chrome left under it.   

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

Foreman72

#11
June 24, 2010, 11:42:51 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 24, 2010, 10:03:11 AM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 24, 2010, 09:29:05 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 24, 2010, 08:47:06 AM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 24, 2010, 08:31:19 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 22, 2010, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: ChargerST on June 22, 2010, 11:16:41 AM
Very nice, good job! How did you polish the chrome?

I used turtle wax chrome polish and aluminum foil.  It's a softer metal so it won't damage the finish.

please explain... :scratchchin: :scratchchin:


I know, I was weary at first myself.  For anything caked on chrome like dirt, tar, or even paint/plastic from fender benders, crumple up a ball of aluminum foil so it has ripples in it.  Put some cleaner/polish on the chrom and scrub away.  You don't even have to be gentle since aluminum is a softer metal so it won't leave a mark.  Just a nice smooth finish  :2thumbs:

Test it out on a small portion until you gain some trust.  Just DON'T USE STEEL WOOL!

I'll certainly have to try that...how does it treat surface rust?

Works well on rust, especially if you put some vinegar on it.  But if there's a lot of rust, there won't be much chrome left under it.    
Hm well...i am really looking forward to seeing what this does for mine! thanks for the info... :2thumbs:

great work on yours btw...do you have the taillights all reassembled? i've never seen standard taillights blacked before...

ALSO! i just noticed that emblem! i don't know how i missed it before  :brickwall: ...what paint did you use on it?
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

chargd72

#12
June 24, 2010, 12:09:49 PM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 24, 2010, 08:47:06 AM

Hm well...i am really looking forward to seeing what this does for mine! thanks for the info... :2thumbs:

great work on yours btw...do you have the taillights all reassembled? i've never seen standard taillights blacked before...

ALSO! i just noticed that emblem! i don't know how i missed it before  :brickwall: ...what paint did you use on it?

I only have the housing mounted to the bumper.  Currently I only have one tail light lens and it's in crappy condition.  I'm on the hunt for some that are in better condition without spending too much.  

For the emblem I just used Krylon and matched the paint the best I could.  Two light coats of primer and two light coats of paint.   :yesnod:

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

klutch

#13
June 24, 2010, 12:30:34 PM
That looks great! I'm looking forward to see it all mounted up.
(Insert something clever here)

bakerhillpins

#14
June 24, 2010, 01:30:59 PM
Quote from: chargd72 on June 24, 2010, 08:41:28 AM
I wasn't happy with the first redo of the front emblem.  I used that acrylic touch up paint that I found out isn't worth a damn.  Couldn't get rid of the brush strokes and it didn't stick hardly at all.  So I just masked the emblem and did it the right way. 

Much happier now  :D

Before and after

WOW. Excellent job on all! I think your movement from stock is subtle and works very well.  :2thumbs:
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charger2fast4u

#15
June 24, 2010, 05:23:00 PM
looks like it worked out pretty well for you i'm going to have to try this on my bumpers. can you take some pics after you get new tail lights all put in? if you don't mind and post them.

68blue

#16
June 24, 2010, 06:07:39 PM

Very nice! :2thumbs:

chargd72

#17
June 24, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: charger2fast4u on June 24, 2010, 05:23:00 PM
looks like it worked out pretty well for you i'm going to have to try this on my bumpers. can you take some pics after you get new tail lights all put in? if you don't mind and post them.

Sure will. It might be a while until I get some new tail light lens though. Saving up to get some head work done first  :coolgleamA:

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

chargd72

#18
July 26, 2010, 08:33:28 AM
Finally got a good set of lenses to test something out.  I think the long, thin tail light on the 69/70 charger is the most appealing visaully out of all the chargers so I tried it out on my 72. 

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

chargd72

#19
July 26, 2010, 08:34:52 AM
A member requested that I post some pics once I get new lenses installed.  Here ya go...

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

Foreman72

#20
July 26, 2010, 10:17:46 AM
WOW!

those look great! real unique look! :2thumbs:
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

myaerocars

#21
July 26, 2010, 10:22:11 AM
Beautiful job there... give me some  inspiration for my stuff.

CDN72SE

#22
July 27, 2010, 01:41:11 PM
Nice work and good job, thanks for posting the pics.
1972 Charger SE

Brock Samson

#23
July 28, 2010, 11:01:22 AM

i lifted this from the Aussie Drag Pics... How is this any different?...  :shruggy: Looks great BTW!  :2thumbs:

Foreman72

#24
July 28, 2010, 11:10:40 AM
Quote from: Brock Samson on July 28, 2010, 11:01:22 AM

i lifted this from the Aussie Drag Pics... How is this any different?...  :shruggy: Looks great BTW!  :2thumbs:

THATS A HUGE BEHIND!!  :o
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat
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