240zip Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I saw that Alsa has a Killer Chrome kit (three cans) for $115. Seems a tad steep for three cans of spray paint, but I was thinking of using it for a bunch of interior plastic pieces. Anyone use it? I was going to try it on the tail light chrome strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Looks like good results are not that easy to get... My linhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alsa-killer-chrome-product-review-146018.htmlk Nigel '73 240ZT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zip Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks for finding that review. Buyer beware for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Spaz-Stix makes a, chrome over black, spray chrome kit that you can play with, for only a few bucks. I got it from tower hobbies. It's great for making clear lexan RC car bodies look like chrome. You paint them from the inside, so durability is not an issue. I tried it on a white plastic spoon, and it looked like a nicely polished stainless spoon. The durability sucked. Any clear coat just killed the chrome look. It was fun to play with. It's just not for automotive use where any kind of light abrasion will be encountered. I'm not sure how they make those chrome helmets in F1 and such. It may be vacuum metalization. Edited June 15, 2011 by cygnusx1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zip Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 I actually have the Caswell triple chrome set-up. I've never purchased their Silva spray (extremely expensive) nor their copper spray. The real key is surface preparation. You need to put down a conductive layer then build-up the copper, then buff it to a mirror finish. Then you lay down the nickle and finally the chrome strike. It's honestly a pain and you're dealing with really toxic chemicals. Before I do chrome again I have to get a decent fume exhaust system for the garage. That's likely going to be this fall, but I'll give a shot at the middle chrome strips. Just haven't had the time. Once I have the set-up I'll be able to do those strips cheaply. We'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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