Super Chevy Magazine Homepage Super Chevy
Get Adobe Flash player

Add Some Color

OEM's new "anodized look" paint is the bomb!
0307Sc Trickpaint01 Z
Here's the complete line of... 
   
  read full caption
0307Sc Trickpaint01 Z
Here's the complete line of the AnodizeFX from OEM Paints. There are nine different colors to choose from. They also offer a low luster spray if you want less shine.
0307Sc Trickpaint02 Z
We raided our editor's back... 
   
  read full caption
0307Sc Trickpaint02 Z
We raided our editor's back yard for some old parts. An old chrome shifter, a rusty spindle, a set of dirty trailing arms, a plastic grille and vacuum pod, and a shabby looking set of calipers. All were perfect starting points to show how cool this new anodize paint is.
0307Sc Trickpaint03 Z
We started by first cleaning... 
   
  read full caption
0307Sc Trickpaint03 Z
We started by first cleaning the plastic items with some Windex and a thorough rinse. As with anything to be painted, surface preparation is paramount.
0307Sc Trickpaint05 Z
The next step for the plastic... 
   
  read full caption
0307Sc Trickpaint05 Z
The next step for the plastic trim pieces was the PrepEZ cleaner before the Adhesion Promoter was applied. For all non-metal surfaces you must use this promoter before applying any coats of paint.
0307Sc Trickpaint04 Z
After the spindle was sandblasted... 
   
  read full caption
0307Sc Trickpaint04 Z
After the spindle was sandblasted and cleaned, it received a treatment of the Luminous Silver. Like all other non-chromed surfaces this must be used as a base coat. This silver will give the anodize look in the paint something to contrast with.
0307Sc Trickpaint06 Z
After all the painting was... 
   
  read full caption
0307Sc Trickpaint06 Z
After all the painting was done here is what our final results looked like. All our new items have awesome color with a great shine.
0307Sc Trickpaint07 Z
With the choices in colors,... 
   
  read full caption
0307Sc Trickpaint07 Z
With the choices in colors, there is something for everybody. We even used a little Alumi-Blast on the caliper brackets.

Discuss in Our Forums
Chevy Malibu Research
Chevy Malibu With great deals and authoritative reviews, find all you need to research and buy the new Chevy Malibu, as well as compare it with other vehicles to help you in your car buying process. The 2010 Malibu is offered with your choice of L4 engine, and can seat 5 people comfortably. Also check out the Chevrolet Camaro and the Chevy Monte Carlo.

Related Articles

 
Big-Block Chevy Supercharger - Super Street Stroker
We take a big-block Chevy stroker and illustrate the power gains offered by supercharging in... more
 
1967 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 - Whiskey Runner
Russell Kompinski spotted the '67 Chevelle SS 396 in a car corral and just had to have it, and... more
 
C6 Chevrolet Corvette: Coupe VS. Convertible - A Tale Of Two Vettes
The 2007 C6 Corvette coupe and convertible got their rough edges refined as they went head-to-head... more
 
LS1 Chevy Corvette GM Performance Parts - Aspiration Rehabilitation
Our quest to gain or exceed the Z06 by simply just bolting on parts on the LS1 Corvette was close... more