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    Painting the wiper arms?

    Everytime I see an older car, I notice they all have chrome(chrome-lookalike plating, whatever) wiper arms. I don't think it would look bad on the Vic, if I painted mine in a chrome paint. Especially where the wipers are hidden until they're turned on. If I did this, I would probably get the chrome wiper framed blades to match. What do you guys think?
    Save a seal, club a liberal.

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    Fuck that chrome paint.
    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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      #3
      Ya chrome paint = cheap looking.
      2000 Mustang GT "Blondie", 2000 CVPI "Sargent Crusty"

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        #4
        Chrome paint doesn't look too bad, but it does not come anywhere near actual chrome. Although, it does sharpen up dull spots. Really sharpened up my old truck.

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        Last edited by monterey1962; 02-21-2006, 01:00 AM.

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          #5
          My Mark VI and Town Coupe are both original black wiper arms with black wiper blades.


          Jason
          1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS - Current - June 2016 POTM Winner
          1996 Mercury Grand Marquis LS - SOLD
          1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS - SOLD
          1987 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 2dr - Long gone

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            #6
            I'm gonna do it, and if it looks like ass, then I'll go back to black.
            Save a seal, club a liberal.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Evil LTD
              I'm gonna do it, and if it looks like ass, then I'll go back to black.
              *starts singing AC/DC*
              Nick
              88 Colony Park LS
              G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now
              Future plans:Semi HO conversion, or Explorer motor swap, shift kit, PI springs and sway bars, KYB-GR2 shocks

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                #8
                What's next? Paint your wheels like that, too? That's pretty ghetto. Does it come with a "Type-R" badge?

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                  #9
                  Meh, its just wiper arms. Like you said, if you don't like it you can change it back. Thats one thing I love about boxes and old cars in general, the wipers tuck away under the hood. Wish my towny did.
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Sprucey
                    What's next? Paint your wheels like that, too? That's pretty ghetto. Does it come with a "Type-R" badge?
                    Can't say I dont disagree.

                    Paint em black. Say no to mexican chrome!!!
                    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Grand_Marquis_GT
                      Can't say I dont disagree.

                      Paint em black. Say no to mexican chrome!!!

                      hey now bish..



                      listen you want that slver look?

                      take your wiper arms and coat them with paint remover. remove all the black paint, then polish the fuck outta them
                      LTD is still here

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by 1987LTDmasta
                        hey now bish..



                        listen you want that slver look?

                        take your wiper arms and coat them with paint remover. remove all the black paint, then polish the fuck outta them
                        How'd I know you were gonna get pissed?

                        And besides, that's what I call it!
                        1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                        Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by 1987LTDmasta
                          hey now bish..



                          listen you want that slver look?

                          take your wiper arms and coat them with paint remover. remove all the black paint, then polish the fuck outta them

                          That would be a good idea...IF they were stainless. But he will pollish the hell out of them and they will instantly rust.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Blaze86Vic
                            That would be a good idea...IF they were stainless. But he will pollish the hell out of them and they will instantly rust.

                            clearcoat them... I'd just paint 'em black.
                            Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

                            Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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                              #15
                              I say do it, see what it looks like
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