Hi Guys

Took your advice and I purchased spatz and alsa killer chrome paint. I followed the directions and it still did not come out mirror chrome. The result for spatz came out grey and for alsa shimmery greyish. Question could it be I need to use an air brush? I'm trying to apply it on mesh metal.

I noticed on the plastic base of some hot wheels are totally chromed mirror.
Is there a difference in results when applying to metal then applying to plastic.

And what is platted. What technique is used for this process?

Just curious.


Thanks

Nosym,
The search for a satisfying sprayable chrome paint is a frustrating one.
Aerosol sprays off the shelf usually produce only a silver tone.
The only good Chrome shelf aerosol I have ever encountered is Krylon UltraChrome at HobbyLobby.

You've gone the only route to a possible success by purchasing one of the Killer Chrome, Kustom Khrome, Spatz, etc., etc., products.
However, spraying any of these products is tedious even through an AirBrush and I'm sure much moreso through an Aerosol can.

I've used Alclad Chrome with great results through an AirBrush but there is a learning curve involved.
A glass like black basecoat over good smooth surface prep, followed by several light chrome coats is the trick.
Clearing these chrome paints, or any chrome paints can also be disastrous.
Flat smooth surfaces are tedious enough and mesh metal would be more complicated.

Killer Chrome in the Aerosol can is expensive and involves about 9 steps for proper application.
Any step misperformed could put you on the path to a bad finish.

You just have to keep trying.
Once you get it right it's easy from there on.

Chromed plastic parts from DieCast manufacturers are not painted.
They undergo a vacuum process using chrome foil.

Not sure what you mean by platted.
Did you mean plated?
As in Chrome plating?


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Nosym,
The search for a satisfying sprayable chrome paint is a frustrating one.
Aerosol sprays off the shelf usually produce only a silver tone.
The only good Chrome shelf aerosol I have ever encountered is Krylon UltraChrome at HobbyLobby.

You've gone the only route to a possible success by purchasing one of the Killer Chrome, Kustom Khrome, Spatz, etc., etc., products.
However, spraying any of these products is tedious even through an AirBrush and I'm sure much moreso through an Aerosol can.

I've used Alclad Chrome with great results through an AirBrush but there is a learning curve involved.
A glass like black basecoat over good smooth surface prep, followed by several light chrome coats is the trick.
Clearing these chrome paints, or any chrome paints can also be disastrous.
Flat smooth surfaces are tedious enough and mesh metal would be more complicated.

Killer Chrome in the Aerosol can is expensive and involves about 9 steps for proper application.
Any step misperformed could put you on the path to a bad finish.

You just have to keep trying.
Once you get it right it's easy from there on.

Chromed plastic parts from DieCast manufacturers are not painted.
They undergo a vacuum process using chrome foil.

Not sure what you mean by platted.
Did you mean plated?
As in Chrome plating?


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I purchased the complete killer chrome kit from alsa and spatz.
I think your right applying it to mesh might be a problem will try it on something else.

Chrome plated was the question.

Thanks Cadillac Pat

You're welcome Nosym,
That kit is a very expensive purchase.
I hope you get good results after spending all that cash.

Chrome plating is a whole other deal.
I have had castings and bases (metal) plated by some local guys in Gold, Chrome and Nickel.
In each case body prep is the key to a good finish.
I buffed and polished the metal and they plated.
Many Platers won't touch Zamac because it compromises their plating chemicals.

What exactly are you trying to put a Chrome finish on?
I might be able to help you in getting something plated.

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