Re: Spray on Chrome
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Re: Spray on Chrome



Cory, I don't think I have any befor pics. Imagine the plastic as
having nearly all the factory chrome faded off and dirty. .No cracks
in the plastic, but some scratches that are not readily apparent.
Parts car quality.
 I am having wifey help me set up a picture
link.............................MO

On Dec 8, 6:53 pm, Cory Rempel <cory_...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hey MO, If yer putting up pics be sure to include before pics.  I'm really curious about this product from the prospective of some "real" car guys.  Especially MOPAR guys.> Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:07:06 -0800
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> > Subject: Re: Spray on Chrome
> > From: mic...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> >  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.
>
> > >http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo42009.html
>
> > > -------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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