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fossilrunner · 06-19-2004, 11:08 PM

I saw this paint on duplicolors website today and thought it might be a good idea if it actually worked.Does any one know anything about it(chrome color)?

bouncytruck · 06-19-2004, 11:25 PM

I've used spray chrome in the past (many years ago) and it is usually just silver. They may have made improvements over the years, but don't expect it to look like the cap!

cableguy0 · 06-19-2004, 11:25 PM

i dont know about there specific paint but most chrome paints i have seen end up looking like a silver or a aluminum color and not quite chrome

69 Short Fleet · 06-19-2004, 11:33 PM

I used the chrome one last summer on the inside of my tail light and backup light housings in the rear to try and reflect more light to make them brighter (that was the plan anyway) It does NOT come out like the cap, more of a bright silver color.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-20-2004, 12:03 AM

Good ole "Carolina Chrome", that stuff is crap. There's no substitute for chrome.

ChevyDude · 06-20-2004, 01:19 AM

Growing up in southern Cal....we always refered to that junk as Tijiuana
(TEE-I-WANNA) Chrome

*ghetocrewzer* · 06-20-2004, 01:45 AM

Alsa Corporation has a new spray chrome out that is awesome as hell, it looks almost exactly like chrome. Just very expensive either way you go they got a spray chroming system or urethane compatble spray chrome paint. Check it out http://www.alsacorp.com/

RED71CHEVY · 06-20-2004, 08:54 AM

very neat paint, i can use a rechargable air can to spray the small parts!

**guyryan100** · 06-22-2004, 02:15 PM

just cover the part in some glossy duct-tape and you'll have a similar effect

cdowns · 06-22-2004, 02:18 PM

ceramic coatings work good in place of chrome,many of the hotrodders have gone to it on suspension pieces for the lower maintenance of the paint verses chrome

MMGOODIE · 06-22-2004, 02:32 PM

Damn ghetocrewzer, you beat me to it. They do have some great stuff.

barn9 · 06-22-2004, 04:16 PM

Whoa, at those prices, I think it would be better to have the parts chromed. 8 oz. - $150. It better look like chrome at that rate, LOL!

06-19-2004, 11:08 PM	#1
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	chrome paint I saw this paint on duplicolors website today and thought it might be a good idea if it actually worked.Does any one know anything about it(chrome color)? Attached Images

06-19-2004, 11:25 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I've used spray chrome in the past (many years ago) and it is usually just silver. They may have made improvements over the years, but don't expect it to look like the cap! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-19-2004, 11:25 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	i dont know about there specific paint but most chrome paints i have seen end up looking like a silver or a aluminum color and not quite chrome __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

06-20-2004, 01:19 AM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Growing up in southern Cal....we always refered to that junk as Tijiuana (TEE-I-WANNA) Chrome __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

06-20-2004, 08:54 AM	#8
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	very neat paint, i can use a rechargable air can to spray the small parts! __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

06-19-2004, 11:33 PM	#4
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I used the chrome one last summer on the inside of my tail light and backup light housings in the rear to try and reflect more light to make them brighter (that was the plan anyway) It does NOT come out like the cap, more of a bright silver color.

06-20-2004, 12:03 AM	#5
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Good ole "Carolina Chrome", that stuff is crap. There's no substitute for chrome.

06-20-2004, 01:45 AM	#7
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	Alsa Corporation has a new spray chrome out that is awesome as hell, it looks almost exactly like chrome. Just very expensive either way you go they got a spray chroming system or urethane compatble spray chrome paint. Check it out http://www.alsacorp.com/

06-22-2004, 02:15 PM	#9
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 483	just cover the part in some glossy duct-tape and you'll have a similar effect

06-22-2004, 02:18 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	ceramic coatings work good in place of chrome,many of the hotrodders have gone to it on suspension pieces for the lower maintenance of the paint verses chrome __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-22-2004, 02:32 PM	#11
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	Damn ghetocrewzer, you beat me to it. They do have some great stuff. __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

06-22-2004, 04:16 PM	#12
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Whoa, at those prices, I think it would be better to have the parts chromed. 8 oz. - $150. It better look like chrome at that rate, LOL! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.



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