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Make Cheap Plastic Look Like Premium Metal (Product Photos)

- 31.01.26 - ErcanOPAK

Great for e-commerce & ads.

Steps

  • Convert to Smart Object

  • Apply Gradient Map (dark gray → silver)

  • Overlay Directional Motion Blur mask

Why it works
Metal reflects directionally; plastic diffuses light.
You’re faking physics, not color.

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