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Title: chrome paint
Post by: pauls on 05 April 2014, 19:00:52

Just trying something and after a bit of advice.When using chrome paint on a plastic trim piece would you use clear laquer over the top as protection from finger prints,weather etc.

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: Nick W on 05 April 2014, 19:38:04

What are you using? An aerosol won't need any extra, but will look shit for a while before the finish deteriorates.
If you're using the stuff that is sprayed from a gun over black paint, then it will need clear over the top as the 'chrome' is very delicate. Done well, it can look pretty good, and is as durable as any other properly painted finish.

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 April 2014, 23:04:52

never tried myself.. but as a precaution, make some test on a piece..


and also dont forget to use adhesion promoter on plastic before anything.. and sand the plastic also..

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: symes on 06 April 2014, 00:28:55

the chroome paint in aerosol tins is more a silver than chrome--and if you top coat it--it goes grey :'(--tried it in Olivias Landy

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 April 2014, 10:14:32

Quote from: symes on 06 April 2014, 00:28:55

the chroome paint in aerosol tins is more a silver than chrome--and if you top coat it--it goes grey :'( --tried it in Olivias Landy

I have seen that too on some forums..  because cheapo aerosol tins dont have the proper chem mixture ..


original chrome paint is very expensive but wont cause the same result..  or else most american custom garages will go bankrupt ;D

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 April 2014, 10:43:17

The chrome paint I used was worse than useless. So useless in fact  I returned it for a full refund. :-\ :-\

My 'chrome' finish looked remarkably like  GM star silver.

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 April 2014, 19:11:34

its quite interesting process..  they use a special base coat.. then some adhesion coating then chrome ???


and its not important it flows or not :o  then they wash it :o :o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-1cTpSZ1l8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-1cTpSZ1l8)




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAgT1huicqI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAgT1huicqI)

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: Turk on 07 April 2014, 22:10:03

Nice find Cem  :y

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 April 2014, 07:27:01

Quote from: Turk on 07 April 2014, 22:10:03

Nice find Cem  :y

thanks :y

Title: Re: chrome paint
Post by: pauls on 08 April 2014, 18:13:55

Update didnt work >:(

just looks like i painted it silver.