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Ian NZ · 06-09-2018, 09:28 PM

What is the difference on spraypainting the likes of bonnet motifs with chrome paint and having them chrome electroplated as per original.

itsa52 · 06-09-2018, 09:31 PM

Paint is probably not as bright, and for sure not as durable.. Local guy will not do exterrior trim, only inside

19Fordy · 06-10-2018, 10:19 AM

Paint will fade and wear away quickly.
Not durable, looks cheap and doesn't really look like chrome.

Ford Freak · 06-10-2018, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19fordy

paint will fade and wear away quickly.
Not durable, looks cheap and doesn't really look like chrome.

x2 !!!

38bill · 06-10-2018, 09:52 PM

There are new "chrome" paints that look very much like the real thing but they require a special application. There are pretty good "chrome" powder coatings available that may be an option for you. Should be much cheaper than chrome too.

Tinker · 06-10-2018, 10:10 PM

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All the chrome on new vehicles is electroplated over plastic. Spray chrome looks decent, like any paint it has it's issues. Prep, product. It's not real chrome.

expavr · 06-11-2018, 02:33 AM

“There are pretty good "chrome" powder coatings available that may be an option for you. Should be much cheaper than chrome too.”

I have a set of headers powdered coated in a matte chrome finish that have been on the engine for almost 7 years and look as good as the day they were installed. In appearance they look like polished aluminum or stainless. There is no heat related “blueing” that you see on real chrome plated headers.

RalphM · 06-11-2018, 07:01 AM

I was just considering doing the same thing with powder coat. Has anyone tried Eastwood’s extreme chrome?
The chrome paints look nice but are $$, the powder coat is cheap in comparison.

Lanny · 06-12-2018, 11:16 PM

Here are a couple video's, one on spray can chrome paint comparisons
and the second video about a spray on chrome type solution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL4IYoxJqu4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TDtUHo5cSE

Edit to add one more comparison test between
Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome vs. Alclad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm9fqk2CfzY

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mike42 · 06-14-2018, 07:42 AM

I used the Chrome Spray for front and rear bumpers of my '57 F-100. Once I had 3 or 4 coats on it I then clear coated it a couple times. It does not look like chrome, but it does clean it up nice. I knew what I was getting into though, as a friend of mine used it too. It's better than nothing, but you wouldn't want to use it if you're showing the car or truck.

Mike

Kahuna · 06-14-2018, 09:35 AM

Lanny
Thanks for the info provided.
Excellent
Jim

Lanny · 06-14-2018, 04:24 PM

You're welcome.
I must say, that I have Not tried any of these products myself, so I
don't have any personal knowledge of how well any of those products
work. I'm sure one would have to follow the directions exactly, and as
with anything, practice first on something that don't have to be perfect.

Can any FordBarners add any personal info on any of the do-it-yourself
chrome products out there ?

.

dumb person · 06-19-2018, 02:46 PM

When i think 'chrome' paint, i remember those spraycans of silver paint we don't see anymore.
Silver nitrate deposition liquids appear to exist but as you've probably noticed, after a decade or 2 any protective coating have let it oxidize and crumble away.
Real chrome is better.
For what it's worth... i put chrome vinyl wrap on bumpers, nobody noticed.

Rudolph · 06-30-2018, 09:17 PM

I used spray chrome on my head light reflectors, it didn't work, I carnt see anything at night but my car passes inspection, I have to do a 2 and 1/2 hour drive tonight in the rain on empty country roads

corvette8n · 07-01-2018, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudolph

I used spray chrome on my head light reflectors, it didn't work, I carnt see anything at night but my car passes inspection, I have to do a 2 and 1/2 hour drive tonight in the rain on empty country roads

Try white paint, I've head a lot of people said it works better.

dumb person · 07-02-2018, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudolph

I used spray chrome on my head light reflectors, it didn't work, I carnt see anything at night but my car passes inspection, I have to do a 2 and 1/2 hour drive tonight in the rain on empty country roads

I have vinyl you may use.
Like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSVaTQ6Mf6o

RalphM · 06-30-2018, 10:45 PM

Good thing roads are empty. I have the advantage of driving only in summer when there’s 23 to 24 hours of daylight. Only bad thing is when I drive in a late fall night and it gets dark around 10 o’clock.

06-09-2018, 09:28 PM	#1
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 922	Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. What is the difference on spraypainting the likes of bonnet motifs with chrome paint and having them chrome electroplated as per original.

06-09-2018, 09:31 PM	#2
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. Paint is probably not as bright, and for sure not as durable.. Local guy will not do exterrior trim, only inside

06-10-2018, 10:19 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,943	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. Paint will fade and wear away quickly. Not durable, looks cheap and doesn't really look like chrome.

06-10-2018, 09:52 PM	#5
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. There are new "chrome" paints that look very much like the real thing but they require a special application. There are pretty good "chrome" powder coatings available that may be an option for you. Should be much cheaper than chrome too.

06-10-2018, 10:10 PM	#6
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) All the chrome on new vehicles is electroplated over plastic. Spray chrome looks decent, like any paint it has it's issues. Prep, product. It's not real chrome.

06-11-2018, 02:33 AM	#7
expavr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hansville, WA Posts: 776	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. “There are pretty good "chrome" powder coatings available that may be an option for you. Should be much cheaper than chrome too.” I have a set of headers powdered coated in a matte chrome finish that have been on the engine for almost 7 years and look as good as the day they were installed. In appearance they look like polished aluminum or stainless. There is no heat related “blueing” that you see on real chrome plated headers.

06-11-2018, 07:01 AM	#8
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. I was just considering doing the same thing with powder coat. Has anyone tried Eastwood’s extreme chrome? The chrome paints look nice but are $$, the powder coat is cheap in comparison.

06-12-2018, 11:16 PM	#9
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. Here are a couple video's, one on spray can chrome paint comparisons and the second video about a spray on chrome type solution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL4IYoxJqu4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TDtUHo5cSE Edit to add one more comparison test between Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome vs. Alclad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm9fqk2CfzY . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN Last edited by Lanny; 06-13-2018 at 10:42 AM.

06-14-2018, 07:42 AM	#10
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,605	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. I used the Chrome Spray for front and rear bumpers of my '57 F-100. Once I had 3 or 4 coats on it I then clear coated it a couple times. It does not look like chrome, but it does clean it up nice. I knew what I was getting into though, as a friend of mine used it too. It's better than nothing, but you wouldn't want to use it if you're showing the car or truck. Mike

06-14-2018, 09:35 AM	#11
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. Lanny Thanks for the info provided. Excellent Jim

06-14-2018, 04:24 PM	#12
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. You're welcome. I must say, that I have Not tried any of these products myself, so I don't have any personal knowledge of how well any of those products work. I'm sure one would have to follow the directions exactly, and as with anything, practice first on something that don't have to be perfect. Can any FordBarners add any personal info on any of the do-it-yourself chrome products out there ? . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

06-19-2018, 02:46 PM	#13
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. When i think 'chrome' paint, i remember those spraycans of silver paint we don't see anymore. Silver nitrate deposition liquids appear to exist but as you've probably noticed, after a decade or 2 any protective coating have let it oxidize and crumble away. Real chrome is better. For what it's worth... i put chrome vinyl wrap on bumpers, nobody noticed. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

06-30-2018, 09:17 PM	#14
Rudolph Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North island Newzealand. Posts: 272	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. I used spray chrome on my head light reflectors, it didn't work, I carnt see anything at night but my car passes inspection, I have to do a 2 and 1/2 hour drive tonight in the rain on empty country roads

06-30-2018, 10:45 PM	#17
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Spray on Chrome paint and Electroplating. Good thing roads are empty. I have the advantage of driving only in summer when there’s 23 to 24 hours of daylight. Only bad thing is when I drive in a late fall night and it gets dark around 10 o’clock.