I have this paint spray can (krylon chrome plate) I recently ran out of them (I threw them all away - stupid of me - i could write down the number or take a picture of it) I had 3 cans for past 3 years. Now I have been to all walmart, home depot and even on line cannot find it. I dont know if they stopped selling them? ANy of you know where I can get them? Please let me know. I did go to krylon website i dont see any. Look at the picture thru the link below.

http://home.comcast.net/~darkhawk/ebay/paint.JPG

this is gold plate paint - just give you a idea what it looks like. I am looking for chrome plate just like in picture. HELP!!! I love using that paint for grills, bumpers, etc.. I did buy another chrome paint and its not as good as what I had before.

Thanks!
Wes

Wes,
How well did that one work? I remember seeing that around when I was doing customs. Will check around here to see If any is still lurking on a shelf. ;)
rr

Pretty sure I saw it for sale at Hobby Lobby in town, will check tomorrow for you and grab a can or two for you if they have it.. I am BOSS converted to rub on Chrome now.. looks very very sharp.


Dave

Wes,
How well did that one work? I remember seeing that around when I was doing customs. Will check around here to see If any is still lurking on a shelf. ;)
rr

it works great for grills, front bumper, rear bumper anything with chrome wear i would use it . its not so bad.. let me know.

Thanks
Wes

Pretty sure I saw it for sale at Hobby Lobby in town, will check tomorrow for you and grab a can or two for you if they have it.. I am BOSS converted to rub on Chrome now.. looks very very sharp.


Dave

grab two for me i ll pay for everything including shipping. i would appreciate it very much!

Thanks!
Wes

Uhhhh...don't think it can go regular usps. You will need UPS or fedex or something me thinks.

Uhhhh...don't think it can go regular usps. You will need UPS or fedex or something me thinks.
Naa Joe, break the law, just send em.

Uhhhh...don't think it can go regular usps. You will need UPS or fedex or something me thinks.

BAH! I'm gonna put your return adress on them anyways so what the heck do I care..


Dave

in an unpressurized cargo area. U.S. mail ground should not be an issue. It should be cheaper also.

Picktown

Naa Joe, break the law, just send em.

i did mail them before ...

wes

Wes,
Checked the local -Marts last night and didn't see any on the shelf. Infact, the one store looked as if they were phasing the Krylon brand out all together. :freak: Will look at the Home fix it stores next time I'm in one. rr

Wes,
Checked the local -Marts last night and didn't see any on the shelf. Infact, the one store looked as if they were phasing the Krylon brand out all together. :freak: Will look at the Home fix it stores next time I'm in one. rr

guess i ll have to look for a new brand :( any suggestion on new brand?
thanks for trying.. I did go to ACE hardware store last night no luck. So far i went walmart, ace hardware store, kmart, home depot, lowes, 2 small hardware stores and looked everywhere on line no luck.. :(

Wes

guess i ll have to look for a new brand :( any suggestion on new brand?

Wes

if you're setup with an airbrush, Alcad (I think that's the name) makes plastic look like it's been chromed. It's sprayed over a coat of shiny black and looks just like it had been dipped.

Actually, I use or try to use Bare Metal foil when patching or wanting a chrome look for a bumper. Sometimes it does okay, other times I take it off and use my trusty old silver paint and let it go at that or until I can find a decent replacement or not. :eek: rr

if you're setup with an airbrush, Alcad (I think that's the name) makes plastic look like it's been chromed. It's sprayed over a coat of shiny black and looks just like it had been dipped.

Actually, I use or try to use Bare Metal foil when patching or wanting a chrome look for a bumper. Sometimes it does okay, other times I take it off and use my trusty old silver paint and let it go at that or until I can find a decent replacement or not. :eek: rr

yeah i have been using spray cans for so long i am more comfortable with them, bare foil wont stay there while you race them?? do they? they are for looks right?

Wes

Also take a look at craft stores like JoAnns, Pat Catans, and Michaels. Of course a Sherwin-Williams retail store would be a safe bet too. I have about 10 Sherwin-Williams stores within 20 miles of me.

Also take a look at craft stores like JoAnns, Pat Catans, and Michaels. Of course a Sherwin-Williams retail store would be a safe bet too. I have about 10 Sherwin-Williams stores within 20 miles of me.

ahhh i didnt think of that.. i will go there after work. thanks for the idea.

Wes

If you strike out let me know and I'll check around here.

yeah i have been using spray cans for so long i am more comfortable with them, bare foil wont stay there while you race them?? do they? they are for looks right?

Wes

Anytime I use BMF on a body, the last thing I do is to give her a few coats of Future. That way it helps protect the finish and the foil when I launch the car into the seats. :) rr

Hey Wes,

Checked Hobby lobby today and they have a spot for it, but none in stock, and of course the helpful staff memeber ( IQ of 6) thought maybe next tuesday or the wedsnday after that or shortly before the rapture) so not wanting to strain her brain any further...I will keep looking.. really want to send them with Joes return address see how much trouble I can get him in... :wave:


Dave

Hey Wes,

Checked Hobby lobby today and they have a spot for it, but none in stock, and of course the helpful staff memeber ( IQ of 6) thought maybe next tuesday or the wedsnday after that or shortly before the rapture) so not wanting to strain her brain any further...I will keep looking.. really want to send them with Joes return address see how much trouble I can get him in... :wave:


Dave

LOLOLOL :jest: Thanks for looking!

Wes

I thought I might could help with this-

Foil (Bare-Metal) has an adhesive backing that is pretty strong, as long as the mounting surface is clean and free of any grease or wax. If it’s laid down proper, it is almost impossible to get back off. It will tear, but as RR pointed out, that’s what the Future wax is for. Give it a go!

On the paint, here is what I use for larger chrome pieces. I have to be sure it is compatible with the piece, because this is lacquer. Sometimes I have to prime the piece first.

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/511/Pict0458.JPG

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/511/Pict0456.JPG

It’s a very “white” chrome and super shiny. It can even be buffed, if so desired. You wouldn’t believe how old this can is, but I can tell you there’s no bar-code! ;)



Cheers..

Phil,
Do you have a pic of it applied to one of your cars? Dave

I'm the Engineering Manager for a Sherwin-Williams plant. We make the Krylon paints in our Michigan plant. I'll check on it for you tomorrow. If we don't sell it, I might be able to get it through our Re-work department.

I'll let you know tomorrow or the next day.

Mike

I'm the Engineering Manager for a Sherwin-Williams plant. We make the Krylon paints in our Michigan plant. I'll check on it for you tomorrow. If we don't sell it, I might be able to get it through our Re-work department.

I'll let you know tomorrow or the next day.

Mike

that would be great! thanks man!

Wes

Now you can't beat that for service. :thumbsup: rr

I'm the Engineering Manager for a Sherwin-Williams plant. We make the Krylon paints in our Michigan plant. I'll check on it for you tomorrow. If we don't sell it, I might be able to get it through our Re-work department.

I'll let you know tomorrow or the next day.

Mike

Mike,

any luck ?

Wes

I'm told that this is now the 'Premium' krylon in a white label. I saw some of the 18K gold yesterday at my Wal-Mart. They were sold out of the Chrome but there are two more Wal-Marts I can go to.

Big boxes like Wal-Mart dictate how we package our paints, and if they want a new label then we march to that tune...fast!

Now....I was also told that the ingredients haven't changed with the new label, although that does happen sometimes. Sometimes the companies we get our raw materials from will try to increase margin by purchasing inferior latex, TIO2 (titanium), resins, mineral oils, etc. We find out either through manufacturing it or through complaints by the customer. We then backtrack it and make the vendor go back to the old formulation.

I say this because, in the real world, we update our paint formulations.....if you purchase this premium chrome, only purchase one can to ensure it's ok.

I am still checking with a couple more of our distribution centers (Effingham, Atlanta and Waco) to see if they have some of the older labeled chromes to be re-worked or in stock. Unfortunately....it's not one of the priorities on their list, hehe. Our distribution center doesn't have it though.

I'll keep ya updated.....and please let me know if that chrome is the one or not. We have 43 manufacturing plants......one of us should have it somewhere!

Better yet.....get me your address (private message or e-mail) and I'll send you a can of this new chrome. Then you let me know if it's the one or not.

Mike

Better yet.....get me your address (private message or e-mail) and I'll send you a can of this new chrome. Then you let me know if it's the one or not.

Mike

great! I will send you a email.

Thanks!
Wes