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scottrod71 · 02-15-2008, 06:27 AM

Has anyone out there on the board tried the relatively new chrome paint? I'm not talking about the rattle can stuff. This is put on like any other paint and it is pretty pricey. I saw some of this on last year's Powertour and it was incredible. My reason for asking is to see if this will work on my grille shell. The guy I bought the truck from had tried to clean his new griile with some sort of chemical that completely etched the finish. I got after it with some Mothers and a powerball but there is no shining this thing up. The grille is perfect except for the dull finish. I'm sure it can be applied (with the proper prep work) on my shell but I thought I'd see if anyone has tried it or has other ideas. The attached photo doesnt show much but I think you can see the lack of shine..........Thanks.

AH619 · 02-15-2008, 07:05 AM

Try A Good Automotive Clearcoat. Youll Be Surprised At The Look.

hyarbour · 02-15-2008, 07:06 AM

I know there's a new anodizing called "Bright Coat". That's what I'll be getting done to mine later on.

see ten · 02-15-2008, 07:14 AM

Check out this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=chrome

I think some of the images have been changed since that link was first posted, but I have seen entire cars painted with this stuff. Looks pretty wicked and is the ultimate Bling Bling!

scottrod71 · 02-15-2008, 07:26 AM

www.sprayonchrome.com There are several companies that sell it but there is a video at this link where they show several pieces being painted. I probably need to check with some local shops to see if it is too specialized.

Husker · 02-15-2008, 08:00 AM

Nice truck,
Ron

JCA1972 · 02-15-2008, 08:11 AM

I'm thinking of getting some from these guys.
http://www.innate.com/Paint/Chrome/Chrome.htm

cdowns · 02-15-2008, 08:15 AM

try using brillo or sos soap pads prior to using metal polish on the grill surround

brad_man_72 · 02-15-2008, 08:56 AM

MEXICHROME!!! sorry. ive heard good things about the new chrome paint.

*Shane* · 02-15-2008, 09:22 AM

there is no such thing as a piece of aluminum that can't be polished ... granted some are easier than others. start with 280 grit ... then go to 320 ... then 400... then 600. After the 600 grit, you should be able to polish with something like Mother's.

68caliRat · 02-15-2008, 09:51 AM

Why not just take it to a shop to be re chromed or polished?

67_C-30 · 02-15-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68caliRat

Why not just take it to a shop to be re chromed or polished?

Because it generally costs more than a new grill to have them chromed or professionally polished.

Painter D · 02-15-2008, 10:16 AM

well guys as some of you may know i paint cars for a living. while i haven't used this new chrome paint yet i have heard of it. i think its fairly new ,so i havent heard much about it other than it is out there somewhere. one of my buddies that i work with told me about it, he is also a painter and said it looked really good. ill see if i can get more info on it and let you know. im kind of interested to see how it works.

AuggieStyle · 02-15-2008, 01:38 PM

i have not had much luck with it, on large surfaces but for small airbrush or small items it works like a champ. first one to market was Motochrome, then it was alsa then HOK came along with kosmic chrome, the problem most painters have with it is they get impatient, it it worse than spraying kandy. if you have never sprayed an entire car with candy good luck spraying a whole car with chrome paint.
coverage is horrible and takes multiple coats to achieve end results, if you spray too much it just looks gray...........i sprayed some valve covers and exhaust tips on a bike. with it then kandied over it for a christmas ornament effect and it looked killer.

02-15-2008, 06:27 AM	#1
scottrod71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 117	Chrome paint...... Has anyone out there on the board tried the relatively new chrome paint? I'm not talking about the rattle can stuff. This is put on like any other paint and it is pretty pricey. I saw some of this on last year's Powertour and it was incredible. My reason for asking is to see if this will work on my grille shell. The guy I bought the truck from had tried to clean his new griile with some sort of chemical that completely etched the finish. I got after it with some Mothers and a powerball but there is no shining this thing up. The grille is perfect except for the dull finish. I'm sure it can be applied (with the proper prep work) on my shell but I thought I'd see if anyone has tried it or has other ideas. The attached photo doesnt show much but I think you can see the lack of shine..........Thanks. Attached Images

02-15-2008, 07:05 AM	#2
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: Chrome paint...... Try A Good Automotive Clearcoat. Youll Be Surprised At The Look. __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

02-15-2008, 07:06 AM	#3
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Re: Chrome paint...... I know there's a new anodizing called "Bright Coat". That's what I'll be getting done to mine later on.

02-15-2008, 07:14 AM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Chrome paint...... Check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=chrome I think some of the images have been changed since that link was first posted, but I have seen entire cars painted with this stuff. Looks pretty wicked and is the ultimate Bling Bling!

02-15-2008, 07:26 AM	#5
scottrod71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 117	Re: Chrome paint...... www.sprayonchrome.com There are several companies that sell it but there is a video at this link where they show several pieces being painted. I probably need to check with some local shops to see if it is too specialized.

02-15-2008, 08:00 AM	#6
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Chrome paint...... Nice truck, Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

02-15-2008, 08:11 AM	#7
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: Chrome paint...... I'm thinking of getting some from these guys. http://www.innate.com/Paint/Chrome/Chrome.htm __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

02-15-2008, 08:15 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Chrome paint...... try using brillo or sos soap pads prior to using metal polish on the grill surround __________________ 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

02-15-2008, 08:56 AM	#9
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Chrome paint...... MEXICHROME!!! sorry. ive heard good things about the new chrome paint. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

02-15-2008, 09:22 AM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Chrome paint...... there is no such thing as a piece of aluminum that can't be polished ... granted some are easier than others. start with 280 grit ... then go to 320 ... then 400... then 600. After the 600 grit, you should be able to polish with something like Mother's. Last edited by Shane; 02-15-2008 at 12:21 PM.

02-15-2008, 09:51 AM	#11
68caliRat Need a bigger hammer.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Escondido,CA. Posts: 280	Re: Chrome paint...... Why not just take it to a shop to be re chromed or polished? __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 LWB fleetside Custom Camper 2018 Silverado High Country 2500HD Duramax 4X4

02-15-2008, 10:16 AM	#13
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Chrome paint...... well guys as some of you may know i paint cars for a living. while i haven't used this new chrome paint yet i have heard of it. i think its fairly new ,so i havent heard much about it other than it is out there somewhere. one of my buddies that i work with told me about it, he is also a painter and said it looked really good. ill see if i can get more info on it and let you know. im kind of interested to see how it works.

02-15-2008, 01:38 PM	#14
AuggieStyle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas,TX. Posts: 499	Re: Chrome paint...... i have not had much luck with it, on large surfaces but for small airbrush or small items it works like a champ. first one to market was Motochrome, then it was alsa then HOK came along with kosmic chrome, the problem most painters have with it is they get impatient, it it worse than spraying kandy. if you have never sprayed an entire car with candy good luck spraying a whole car with chrome paint. coverage is horrible and takes multiple coats to achieve end results, if you spray too much it just looks gray...........i sprayed some valve covers and exhaust tips on a bike. with it then kandied over it for a christmas ornament effect and it looked killer.



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