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bep
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Limburg, Belgium
Joined: March 19, 2003
KitMaker: 566 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004 - 02:21 AM UTC
Ola guys,
Read this tip somewhere on the net.
If your vehicle has rear view mirrors, you can use the inside of the bag from potato-chips.
These are very reflective. Just eat the chips, cut them out of the bag (or use a perforator) and glue them on the model.

C ya
greatbrit
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United Kingdom
Joined: May 14, 2003
KitMaker: 2,127 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004 - 02:36 AM UTC
good tip,

i normally use kitchen foil, never thought of crisp packets.
they would probably work better, being more reflective as you say

cheers

joe
steve-o
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Ohio, United States
Joined: February 05, 2004
KitMaker: 545 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004 - 06:43 AM UTC
Great tip!! Thanks!! That silver paint just doesn't cut it...
Manchu34
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Missouri, United States
Joined: March 08, 2002
KitMaker: 493 posts
Armorama: 361 posts
Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004 - 08:02 AM UTC
Here's another tip. I use the metal strips you can find in the anti-theft tags. They are made of a highly polished finish and can be cut with an exacto knife
blaster76
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Texas, United States
Joined: September 15, 2002
KitMaker: 8,985 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 04:58 PM UTC
You could also use the material for headlights. Just hollow out, glue the piece in, and put a drop of future to make a lens Tedious, but it'll definitely impress judges at a contest and would probably make the difference btwn a winner and all the others everything else being equal.
flitzer
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England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: November 13, 2003
KitMaker: 2,240 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 05:56 PM UTC
Another way is to use chrome "self adhesive" tape from auto accssories shops. The stuff people spoil their cars with in the name of customisation.
Cheers
Peter
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