Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Car Chrome

Just a Girl is writing about Car Chrome?  Well, yes.  She is.  I’ve been on this “sparkly” kick lately, and I bought what I thought was some chrome spray paint.  Can you tell which one I purchased originally?  I was disappointed, to say the least.IMG_6579 However, notice the sparkly, shininess to the right.  I was shopping around in the automotive department the other day.  Really, I was.  You never know where you’ll find some inspiration.

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I stumbled across some chrome spray paint for cars!  I thought maybe this will be a little bit better quality.  My thoughts were so dead on.  Now, I don’t mean to hurt the people at Rust-Oleum.  I’m sure they’re great people who have cute kids.  They just don’t make the best chrome spray paint.

IMG_6624Sooo, if you’re looking to spray something all pretty and chrome-y, I would definitely recommend looking in your automotive section.  I don’t even know that the brand is the issue.  I just think they make it differently!  Give it a try!

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20 comments:

  1. LettiAugust 4, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Great tip.

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  2. Carry GraceAugust 4, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    OH, I like pretty and shiny.

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  3. Beth@The Stories of A to ZAugust 4, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Ooooo so shiny. We must be on the same wavelength because I just bought some while strolling down the automotive aisle at Ollies. Have no idea yet how I'll use it, but glad to know it will be a "shiny-happy-people" kinda shine.

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  4. Amber FilkinsAugust 4, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    It is VERY shiny!! Thanks for the tip.

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  5. stephanie hAugust 4, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    What a great idea! I can't wait to see how you use these shells.

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  6. KelseeAugust 4, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    What a great idea! This is going to be perfect for some Christmas gifts I have in mind! Thank you for sharing! -Kelsee

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  7. MollyAugust 4, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks for the tip! That would be a perfect color to redo dresser knobs in...hummm.

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  8. Vivienne @ the V SpotAugust 4, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    The automotive section is great for things like that, so is the plumbing section in the hardware store... (lots of copper goodness there).

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  9. -G-August 4, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    ooh, pretty!

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  10. Danielle and ClintAugust 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Wow! What a creative idea! Love the bling.

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  11. LWLHAugust 4, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Pretty, sparkly things are always nice!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    You're right, you can find inspiration anywhere. I found my rust covering primer at Auto Zone, and I love it!

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  13. Girl with the CurlzAugust 4, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    What a great idea. I have a ton of shells. I am going to try this. Thanks.

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  14. UnknownAugust 4, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Great idea, I LIKE shiny things. Now I know how to get them. :)

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  15. Decor To AdoreAugust 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    What a GREAT tip! Thanks.

    I just finished decorating my sons room, come on by.

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  16. CarenAugust 5, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Looks pretty! What a cool find! I'll keep it in mind when I'm feeling chromey. :)

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  17. MeganAugust 5, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    you are brilliant! i've been on the search for a shiny chrome spray but none have had that shiny gloss to them. thanks for the tip!

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  18. Amanda@Imperfectly BeautifulAugust 5, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I think I need some Chromey accents! Thanks for the tip.

    ~Amanda

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  19. down pillowAugust 13, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Amazing... I'm trying to think of a way to use the chrome on something I own right now!

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  20. Louise | UPrinting.comSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    The one on the left looks better in terms of the still-obvious details of the shell. It just doesn't look chrome-y.
    The shell on the right is... ooooh, shiny! :D
    *distracted by shiny shell*

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