How to repaint %$#@ plastic chrome parts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JW · 04-25-2002, 02:53 PM

I have been trying to duplicate the chrome paint for the interior plastic pieces, no luck.

Talked to a couple of auto body shops, only get a blank look and directions to the closest exit.

Checked with some hobby stores, their opion is the model chrome parts are dipped.

Any ideas ?

Thanks,

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CARS4567 · 04-25-2002, 02:59 PM

LOOK IN 'HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS' THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SERVICES THAT SPECIALIZE IN 'PLASTIC CHROME PLATING" PAGE 2910 OF MAY 2002 ISSUE

johnnyp · 04-25-2002, 03:14 PM

There's really no way to duplicate the chrome plating on plastic with paint. There are a few places that will replate plastic but from what I've seen it cost about the same as buying a new replacement (sometimes more). So unless it's an item you can't find a replacement for, or you just have to have the original, I would buy a replacement part. - or paint the whole thing.

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busterwivell · 04-25-2002, 04:28 PM

About 10 years ago I needed a bezel for a dome light replated for a Dodge I was doing. I sent it to a place in Phoenix called Buzzard products. Don't know if they are still there or not.

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*Fast68Chevy* · 04-25-2002, 05:23 PM

wal mart Color Place Rust Control Silver #21018, looks nice and silver and i did an instrument panel with it and it worked good, used low oven heat around 125 or so to kinda cure it

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Z16 · 04-25-2002, 08:48 PM

www.chrometechusa.com. I've had some good luck with his chroming. Decent pricing too. Oh ya, the way they do it is spray a base on and then dip it from there. If you prep it yourself( he tells you how), it will be very inexpensive.

[This message has been edited by Z16 (edited April 25, 2002).]

toms68cst · 04-25-2002, 09:21 PM

I haven't tried these folks but it sounds good. Might be cheaper just to buy reproduction parts.
http://www.americanplasticchrome.com/index.html

04-25-2002, 02:53 PM	#1
JW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Carmichael, Ca Posts: 67	How to repaint %$#@ plastic chrome parts? I have been trying to duplicate the chrome paint for the interior plastic pieces, no luck. Talked to a couple of auto body shops, only get a blank look and directions to the closest exit. Checked with some hobby stores, their opion is the model chrome parts are dipped. Any ideas ? Thanks, ------------------ 72 Cheyenne Super, Fleetside, Shortbed, Original Owner, Special Ordered 350ci/340hp, Auto Trans, 3:70 Posi, Tow Package Northern Calif __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super, Fleetside, Shortbed, Original Owner, Special Ordered 350ci/340hp, Auto Trans, 3:70 Posi, Tow Package Northern Calif

04-25-2002, 03:14 PM	#3
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	There's really no way to duplicate the chrome plating on plastic with paint. There are a few places that will replate plastic but from what I've seen it cost about the same as buying a new replacement (sometimes more). So unless it's an item you can't find a replacement for, or you just have to have the original, I would buy a replacement part. - or paint the whole thing. ------------------ 72 Sierra Grande - "Maych" sierraG on some boards If a man speaks in the middle of a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong? Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time. Maych Home Page __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

04-25-2002, 04:28 PM	#4
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	About 10 years ago I needed a bezel for a dome light replated for a Dodge I was doing. I sent it to a place in Phoenix called Buzzard products. Don't know if they are still there or not. ------------------ 56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon 66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed 71 C30 Longhorn 86 Monte Carlo SS 96 Tahoe __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-25-2002, 08:48 PM	#6
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,508	www.chrometechusa.com. I've had some good luck with his chroming. Decent pricing too. Oh ya, the way they do it is spray a base on and then dip it from there. If you prep it yourself( he tells you how), it will be very inexpensive. [This message has been edited by Z16 (edited April 25, 2002).] __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

04-25-2002, 09:21 PM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	I haven't tried these folks but it sounds good. Might be cheaper just to buy reproduction parts. http://www.americanplasticchrome.com/index.html __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-25-2002, 02:59 PM	#2
CARS4567 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SEATTLE, WA Posts: 338	LOOK IN 'HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS' THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SERVICES THAT SPECIALIZE IN 'PLASTIC CHROME PLATING" PAGE 2910 OF MAY 2002 ISSUE

04-25-2002, 05:23 PM	#5
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	wal mart Color Place Rust Control Silver #21018, looks nice and silver and i did an instrument panel with it and it worked good, used low oven heat around 125 or so to kinda cure it ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com 2177353230 -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07, assemble it, yeah right, that'll happen in this world,(not) -84 Z28 Camaro 5.0L 700R4, 3.73, beater, paid way too much for it like an idiot,, -84 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5, rod knocking, dammit,, -82 Firebird 350 4bolt (TBL)/TH350, not running, dammit... buy/sell/hoard/trade most any GM vehicle parts of any kind -parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000



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