Typically what I'd do is first paint it with the semi-gloss silver/argent. This should be an enamel, or real lacquer paint. Make sure it is fully cured. Then do the black with acrylic paint. If you go outside the lines with the

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Typically what I'd do is first paint it with the semi-gloss silver/argent. This should be an enamel, or real lacquer paint. Make sure it is fully cured. Then do the black with acrylic paint. If you go outside the lines with the

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acrylic black, you can easily wipe it off (before it thoroughly dries) with a solution of rubbing alcohol and water. Use a mostly de-fuzzed q-tip. That will not harm the silver real lacquer or fully-cured enamel. You can always go back and touch-up small spots of either color until it is right. (Do not use Tamiya or Testors "lacquers" for the silver. Alcohol dissolves them.)

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71 Dodge Demon Grille
- A builder on FB posted a method
- I used MOPAR Argent paint for wheels, grills, headlamp bezels ( MOPAR part #P4529876) and then hand painted the black. *NM* *PIC*
  - Is there any bright finish on either grille? Would it make sense to separate it and strip it? *NM*
    - All the shiny stuff is on the hood edge and the edge of the front fenders, Grille is just argent and flat black. I have no idea how you'd neatly paint this, but Dave did a darn good job on his. *NM* *PIC*
    - Grill is white plastic in the kit, not chrome. *NM*
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      - Typically what I'd do is first paint it with the semi-gloss silver/argent. This should be an enamel, or real lacquer paint. Make sure it is fully cured. Then do the black with acrylic paint. If you go outside the lines with the
        
        Windex will cut most acrylic overspray without harming the base *NM*

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