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Old 05-06-2016, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by goatman65 View Post
I use a chrome foil for large areas and a product called Bare-Metal foil for smaller areas.Bare -Metal foil comes in chrome,gold or a brushed finish. It is sold by hobby shops.

It takes some patience and a very sharp X-acto knife,but It will look as good as any expensive replate when you're done. And much better than any paint.

Thanks for the suggestion, but the geometry and detail of the metallized areas on this bezel just don't lend themselves to it IMO. For example, I expect it would be a challenge to get a foil to conform to the ribs in the area pictured below
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