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[pauls]

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.

[Nick W]

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.

[cem_devecioglu]

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..

[symes]

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

[cem_devecioglu]

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

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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.

[cem_devecioglu]

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


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


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




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

[Turk]

Nice find Cem 

[cem_devecioglu]

Nice find Cem 

thanks

[pauls]

Update didnt work

just looks like i painted it silver.