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"Chrome" paint |
fsh2liv |
Feb 11 2018, 05:41 PM
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Mikey914 |
Feb 11 2018, 06:11 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Looks more satin than mirror.
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PanelBilly |
Feb 11 2018, 10:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,788 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I had the same parts done and wasn’t happy with the outcome. Ended up buying new one. I think I got them from a place called 914rubber......
They look right now |
flmont |
Feb 12 2018, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I watched west coast custom's over the weekend,..and they showed some parts being spayed with some type of system ( looked like powder coating). but when they were finished they looked like chrome,.I have no clue who did the spray work,..maybe they did IDK
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GeorgeRud |
Feb 13 2018, 04:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
There are some spray chrome products out there (ALSA is one I seem to remember), but most of the OTC ones (like Duplicolor, etc.) seem rather disappointing.
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deemsriddle |
Feb 13 2018, 05:11 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 1-January 17 From: Ringgold GA Member No.: 20,717 Region Association: South East States |
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PanelBilly |
Feb 13 2018, 07:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,788 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The guys who did mine had samples of other plastic parts that looked great. They said the d plastic on my grills just would work right. I had sanded off all the original chrome coating myself. They made multiple attempts. Sometimes it turned yellow. Sometimes it flaked off.
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Mikey914 |
Feb 14 2018, 12:13 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The only real "chrome" look comes from silver nitrate dropped out of solution onto the part. There are several companies that do it, you can buy a kit for about $350 that kind of works. The process requires wet sanding down to about 1500, and any imperfections show. It's all in the prep work. We had thought to bring that process in house, but it's not as forgiving (needs a clean room) and it will still require a clear coat (paint booth )
and all the problems that come with it. If you're just wanting to do up a set of grills, not worth the effort to do much other than a rattle can. I haven't see a really good paint yet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/givemebeer.gif) If you just want some shinny stuff and don't mine some imperfections I may be able to find some seconds hanging around I could cut you a deal on. |
gothspeed |
Feb 14 2018, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Wondering what you all prefer. I've tried Spaz Stix ultimate Mirror Chrome with the clear coat suggested of the same brand. Painted fog light grills (spares) and they look like "aluminum." Thanks It is not 'chrome' but it looks fine to use IMO. Unless you are going concours, I don't see a problem using them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
JamesM |
Feb 14 2018, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,875 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I have used another brand of "chrome paint" before (dont remember which) and found that how you apply it makes a big difference. Multiple lighter coats produced the chrome color but without the gloss while a really wet coat would give it more of a shine after it dried. Surface prep makes a difference too.
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burton73 |
Feb 14 2018, 10:21 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,461 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
The only real "chrome" look comes from silver nitrate dropped out of solution onto the part. There are several companies that do it, you can buy a kit for about $350 that kind of works. The process requires wet sanding down to about 1500, and any imperfections show. It's all in the prep work. We had thought to bring that process in house, but it's not as forgiving (needs a clean room) and it will still require a clear coat (paint booth ) and all the problems that come with it. If you're just wanting to do up a set of grills, not worth the effort to do much other than a rattle can. I haven't see a really good paint yet. I agree. Mirrors used to be done this way. Now they are done by Vacuum Metalizing on the back side of glass in China. Vacuum Metalizing is the process of evaporating metals (most commonly aluminum) inside a vacuum chamber, which then bonds to the desired substrate to achieve a uniform metalized layer. I have had cast parts done this way. Gold records are done this way and then sprayed with a orange tinted clear coating. I did 1000 of production parts this way in the 70s not great innless you part is primo. Models are done this way. This is also the way plastic chrome is done. Also real chrome plating can be done on PVC plastic the way radio knobs where done in the Late 60s To much on this Bob Burton |
Bartlett 914 |
Feb 14 2018, 10:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,213 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The only real "chrome" look comes from silver nitrate dropped out of solution onto the part. There are several companies that do it, you can buy a kit for about $350 that kind of works. The process requires wet sanding down to about 1500, and any imperfections show. It's all in the prep work. We had thought to bring that process in house, but it's not as forgiving (needs a clean room) and it will still require a clear coat (paint booth ) and all the problems that come with it. If you're just wanting to do up a set of grills, not worth the effort to do much other than a rattle can. I haven't see a really good paint yet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/givemebeer.gif) If you just want some shinny stuff and don't mine some imperfections I may be able to find some seconds hanging around I could cut you a deal on. How are you putting the shinny Chrome on your fog light grills? |
Mikey914 |
Feb 14 2018, 01:32 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Vacuum metalizing. And yes the part has to be prepped as any imperfections show. Thats why we have a few seconds when we do production.
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Bartlett 914 |
Feb 14 2018, 03:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,213 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Mikey914 |
Feb 14 2018, 05:12 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Vacuum metalizing. And yes the part has to be prepped as any imperfections show. Thats why we have a few seconds when we do production.
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Mikey914 |
Feb 14 2018, 05:13 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Sorry guys on the phone here having some issues
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amfab |
Feb 16 2018, 10:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 17-May 16 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 20,004 Region Association: None |
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Mikey914 |
Feb 16 2018, 12:49 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Looks like a good material for a daily driver.
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ahycaramba |
Feb 16 2018, 05:12 PM
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“I live my life a quarter mile at a time.” Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 17-March 15 From: Murrieta, California Member No.: 18,534 Region Association: Southern California |
I found this product that seems like the holy grail of chrome paints. It seems all most too good to be true but thinking of buying it to find out only thing stopping me is the price a bit on the pricey side especially if it doesn't work like promised. Has anybody tried this product?
https://youtu.be/GY0iNcApC8s |
Bartlett 914 |
Feb 16 2018, 05:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,213 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I found this product that seems like the holy grail of chrome paints. It seems all most too good to be true but thinking of buying it to find out only thing stopping me is the price a bit on the pricey side especially if it doesn't work like promised. Has anybody tried this product? https://youtu.be/GY0iNcApC8s $300.00 for a 6oz can! Wow! pricey is an understatement |
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