Spray on Chrome

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  • Anonymous
    June 1, 2009 at 6:22 pm #14548

    Just wondering if anyone has ever seen one of these that actually gives descent results. I was looking at the spectrachrome – http://www.sprayonchrome.com and just got me wondering about it.

    Joe
    June 1, 2009 at 6:24 pm #14549

    I have used ALSA products in the past with varied results.. I always thought it never really looked like real chrome, more like brushed aluminum.. You will have to keep us posted on your results.. Thanks!

    Joe

    Han Kim
    June 1, 2009 at 9:32 pm #14553

    Rather pricey setup. But if you’re doing lots of high dollar custom work it should pay off quickly.
    The chromers that i’ve tried kinda suck… I think BK tried the Alsa stuff before.

    tim kupec
    June 2, 2009 at 4:33 am #14558

    I know these guys http://www.powdercoatingunlimited.com/ they tried to offer it or similar product but after exhausting experimentation and big $$$$ spent like joe says it just wasnt always the desired look of real chrome so they gave up.

    Dennis B.
    June 2, 2009 at 8:53 pm #14572

    Wow neat stuff Jimmo

    Kinda expensive to get into though

    Can you paint over the stuff?
    Or do you paint stuff first then mask and applied there system?

    Very cool I would like to try the stuff but I be a poor white boy.

    That’s actually how they make real Mirrors isn’t it?

    rick
    June 25, 2009 at 2:36 am #14787

    i use a product called mira chrome for airbrushing for larger stuff its tricky to use due to overspray very slow light coats is the trick i have painted a gsxr in this and turned out brill not sure if you can get it in the states though

    found a few vids for you

    http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirra_video.htm

    no expensive start up costs normal spray equipment

    GINA
    June 25, 2009 at 6:30 pm #14789

    GOOD VIDEOS BUT SHOULDN’T THEY BE WEARING MASKS OR IS THIS PRODUCT NON TOXIC

    Matthew Smith
    June 26, 2009 at 3:49 pm #14793

    I have used a good amount of chrome paints.. as already stated, most of the time its going to look like aluminum.. or polished stainless.. I have never gotten it to keep that chrome look once you apply a 2k clear over it.. Now dont get me wrong it looks waaaaay better than silver you see racers put on their bumpers, however it still does not look 100% like chrome either.. Just the way it is

    I use the MotoChrome and Moto Speed clear as you have to use their intercoat or you are just wasting your time..

    Also the longer you let the stuff flash the better.. Im talking like 24 hours flash time boys.. NOt hours :huh:

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