How to darken the chrome badges of the Subaru Solterra DIY

To darken the chrome badges of the Subaru Solterra, you need to work calmly on the rear bodywork. First, clean and degrease the area around the lettering and logos you want to turn black using a gentle cleaner and a microfiber cloth to remove wax, dust, and residues that could cause the product to lift. Once dry, begin masking: use bodywork tape to outline a wide rectangle around the badges, covering all nearby paint and the rear lights. It is important to leave only the “Solterra,” “EV,” and any trim badges visible so that the rubberized paint only settles on the raised areas. When the area is completely covered, shake the can of Plasti Dip or a similar product well for a few minutes. Keep the can at a constant distance and start with a light first coat, almost misty, applying horizontally across all the letters. After a few minutes of drying, apply additional crossed coats, always thin, until the chrome is completely covered and the color is uniform. It’s better to do several light passes rather than one thick one to avoid drips and uneven edges. Once the application is complete, let the coating dry for the time indicated on the package. When the coating is dry, you can remove the tape: pull the strips at a sharp angle outward to detach the excess film from the edges of the badges. If there are small smudges between the letters, use a pin, toothpick, or cotton swab to carefully lift the Plasti Dip only where necessary, without scratching the paint. Repeat the same procedure on the other logos of the Subaru Solterra, such as the brand name and any side badges. At the end of the process, you will achieve a uniform, reversible “black badge” effect that perfectly integrates with the black finishes of the bodywork.