Re: Spray on Chrome

[MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 I used spray on chrome on my dash plastic. I was impressed with it -
nothing like silver spray paint,  The only critique I have about mine
was probably applicator in-experience.  Howerver I take part of the
blame. Just as with chrome plating and paint  the quality of the
finished product depends on the preparation.  I did not sand it smooth
or use filler in the scratches and I did not want to pay extra for him
to do it.  He got the clear coat on a little thick and it filled in
some of the fine details.  He got the coverage a little thin in places
he was trying to keep the fine ribs detail . After all it is much like
paint.

I think I will have my headlight rings  and grill  spray chromed as
they were anodized aluminum  and this will look very good at less $ I
will put op some pics  later..............................MO

On Dec 7, 11:28 pm, Herb <zephyr9...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Use Spectra Chrome, it hasn't turned colors or faded like the brand they
> tout on Jay Leno's Garage.  A friend did it on some wheels about 6 or 7
> years ago, still looks good.  I think there web site is sprayonchrome.com
>
>   Herb
>
> 1956 Plymouth Belvedere 361 4-Sale
> 1959 Coronet 326 Poly
> 1961 Belvedere Custom Suburban Wagon 318 Poly
> 1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer Wagon 318 Poly
> 1963 Fury 2D/HT 6.1L
> 1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361
> 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst 440
> 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T Sport Wagon 360
> 1999 Durango SLT 5.9L
> 2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1L
> St. Louis, MO.
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> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Ollie
> Date: 12/7/2011 9:31:53 PM
> To: 62-65 Mopar New
> Subject: Spray on Chrome
>
> I am taking the liberty to change the subject.
>
> I have a complete set of 65 interior chrome. Every set you locate is going
> to be very rusty. It is because the base metal is steel, not stainless, then
> it was chromed.
>
> I have seen some of the spray on chrome pieces done. They use a putty on the
> worst pits and them sand it down smooth. Them paint. It really looks good.
> My buddy with a 59 El Camino did it to all his outside chrome and that’s a
> lot of trim!!. Its starting to fail a bit now, but stills looks sharp. Its
> been 5+ years.
>
> That said I would think products have improved a lot, and being used inside
> out of any weather, would mean a lot too.
>
> As far as the set you now have.....
> You can use the wire brush on your bench grinder and really clean them up as
> smooth as you can get them and spray can paint them.
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