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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Anyone Used Mirrachrome?

Posted by: CptTripps Jul 6 2005, 02:39 AM

This stuff looks pretty cool....anyone tried it?

http://alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirra_prodinfo.htm

In their 'photos' section, they have a chrome 928....

I can just imagine a chrome 914...talk about bling!

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Posted by: McMark Jul 6 2005, 02:40 AM

Do it. Tell me how it works. I'd like to get a setup to do this, but without a first hand sample, nobody's interested.

Posted by: Jeroen Jul 6 2005, 03:53 AM

starter kit is only $319

Posted by: CptTripps Jul 6 2005, 07:26 AM

Is it me, or does that 928 look like Queen Amidala's ship in Episode I?

From the looks of the video, look how fast that stuff dries! I'd need a gallon for a 914...not sure I'd be willing to gamble $1300 in pant...but that could look pretty cool if done right!

Posted by: drgchapman Jul 6 2005, 07:40 AM

Yes, I've used it on a stair rail. Stuff is very good. BMW uses their product on their wheels. Very trick, very expensive. Take some technic to get it right. We used black under coat for a stainless steel look. Use white under coat for an aluminum look. Blend for steel look. They have many cool paints. I like the color over chrome, might make a real cool bumper........

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jul 6 2005, 08:14 AM

would that even be street legal? blind everyone on the road

Posted by: jonwatts Jul 6 2005, 09:08 AM

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MirraChrome comes ready to spray meaning no reducers or hardeners, just pour it in your gun and spray, when you're finished simply pour it back into it's container to use later.

I like that. Cuts down on the number of variables to screw up or have to experiment with in different weather conditions.

Posted by: bondo Jul 6 2005, 09:38 AM

I've got some "near chrome" powdercoating powder, I haven't used it yet. Once I do I'll post a report. Not as handy as this stuff tho becuase it can only go on metal, and only on parts that will fit in an oven. That mirrachrome stuff would rock on fiberglass bumpers.

Posted by: MetricMayhem Jul 6 2005, 11:28 AM

QUOTE (bondo @ Jul 6 2005, 08:38 AM)
That mirrachrome stuff would rock on fiberglass bumpers.

That's what I was thinking.

Posted by: bondo Jul 6 2005, 11:55 AM

I've been thinking about this, and I just don't think an all chrome 914 would look good. I think it'd look best on an curvy car. Even a 928 is a bit bland. How about a chrome Pacer?

Posted by: SpecialK Jul 6 2005, 03:22 PM

VERY cool site! They have lots of other stuff (thermoformsomethingorother) that has some definite possibilities....

Posted by: Brent Jul 6 2005, 03:30 PM

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Jul 6 2005, 07:14 AM)

would that even be street legal? blind everyone on the road

Just saw a NAPA auto parts store with the OCC chopper dudes in a commercial about them chroming out a napa delivery pickup. Thing was so bright, Mickey was blinded and crashed into it. The spot definetly missed the comic mark.

Posted by: bondo Jul 6 2005, 03:47 PM

What's the music in the third mirrachrome video? I recognize it, but I can't put my finger on it. Arr, it's driving me nuts!

Posted by: Brent Jul 6 2005, 04:05 PM

Just thought that would look sweet on my plastic California mirrors and bumpers, but I guess its cost prohibitive.

Posted by: bondo Jul 6 2005, 04:18 PM

QUOTE (bondo @ Jul 6 2005, 02:47 PM)
What's the music in the third mirrachrome video? I recognize it, but I can't put my finger on it. Arr, it's driving me nuts!

Nevermind, I figured it out.. it's Blue Man Group.

Posted by: redshift Jul 6 2005, 04:45 PM

Been using metalizers on models for a long time... may be cheaper to go Testors..

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Posted by: scotty b Jul 6 2005, 05:48 PM

I just got a dvd from innate.com last night showing some killer effects that can be done with mirrachrome and another product they sell called black chrome. I'm going to be getting some small bottles to play with soon!

Posted by: Brent Jul 6 2005, 06:04 PM

QUOTE (redshift @ Jul 6 2005, 03:45 PM)
Been using metalizers on models for a long time... may be cheaper to go Testors..

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No chrome metalizers. Just Aluminum, steel, copper, etc....

Posted by: Dead Air Jul 6 2005, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the heads up Capt tripps
Here's a home theater I'm working on (for a customer) where the product would be perfect!!!

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Posted by: SpecialK Jul 6 2005, 09:17 PM

QUOTE (redshift @ Jul 6 2005, 02:45 PM)
Been using metalizers on models for a long time... may be cheaper to go Testors..

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Elaborate on this "Testors" you speak of, old and wise maker of custom gitfiddles...

In other words....is it cheaper?

Wait a minute....are you talking about Testor's model paint?

Posted by: smooth_eddy Jul 6 2005, 09:32 PM

I saw a Cobra with that at a classic car show. Leaves bad fingerprints everywhere though. More maintanence than a black car. E

Posted by: bondo Jul 6 2005, 09:45 PM

The original cobras were aluminum, are you sure it wasn't just polished aluminum? (really bad for fingerprints)

Posted by: smooth_eddy Jul 6 2005, 10:02 PM

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The original cobras were aluminum, are you sure it wasn't just polished aluminum? (really bad for fingerprints

Hmmmmmm, not sure?

Posted by: jonwatts Jul 6 2005, 10:58 PM

QUOTE (redshift @ Jul 6 2005, 03:45 PM)
Been using metalizers on models for a long time... may be cheaper to go Testors..

Yeah I had thought a while ago about trying mono-kote for re-chroming plastic and maybe trying it on a fiberglass bumper.

Also wondering if this MirraChrome would be good on wheels? Prepping wheels for paint is a lot less labor than polishing.

Posted by: redshift Jul 6 2005, 11:58 PM

Well, they say yes...

Yeah, Testors model paint.

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Posted by: Brent Jul 7 2005, 02:43 AM

QUOTE (smooth_eddy @ Jul 6 2005, 08:32 PM)
I saw a Cobra with that at a classic car show. Leaves bad fingerprints everywhere though. More maintanence than a black car. E

Cobra screen capture

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Posted by: Dead Air Jul 8 2005, 07:52 AM

If anybody has some, I'll buy a half-pint.

Hey miles, Testors paint? Which, what, how much, where??

Posted by: redshift Jul 8 2005, 08:38 AM

For instance:

http://www.a2zhobbies.com/Testors/Metalizer/

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