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aviator37 · 01-09-2017, 04:49 PM

Has anyone tried this? My bumpers might be a good candidate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TDtUHo5cSE&t=2s

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-09-2017, 05:16 PM

Funny that you mentioned this because Mike at Future Chrome has literally bugged me to death to become an installer for their product. Several times they have called and I told him to send me a sample of what it looks like. Each time he tells me they don't send samples. He called again this morning, and I told him quit calling unless he had something to show. Today he told me to bodywork up some small item and send it to him and he would spray it with the chrome and send it back. I have been trying to think of something small I could send. Suggestions?? (He already told me not to send a bumper or something big!!)

One thing about this process is it will scratch or chip exactly like urethane paint does. Not sure about a repair process but I suspect it would totally need to be sanded and resprayed. Just thinking about Model-A parts, by the time you blast something, bodywork, sand & prime it, go thru the chroming process and etc., I am not so sure there would be any cost savings. Remember, any pitting or sand-scratches in the substrate will show thru into the sprayed chrome, ...which the same can be said for plating. That is likely why plating costs what it does.

Ohh, and they do not offer a Nickle-tinted spray paint.

Synchro909 · 01-09-2017, 05:25 PM

What Brent says about flaws showing through. I believe the material (whatever it is) goes on very thin.
Brent I guess you want to send him something small that is chromed anyway. How about a dash light cover, door handle, radiator cap or fuel tank cap.
If you get a sample done, please be sure to report back here.

Wonder what a whole car would look like in chrome??

aviator37 · 01-09-2017, 05:42 PM

My bumpers are structurally sound but becoming ugly. I got quotes from local chromers but it exceeds replacement costs. It would be cheaper for me to just order new stainless steel ones. I could sand them smooth and put the coating on them. I know it's just paint, but it could be cost effective.

aviator37 · 01-09-2017, 05:43 PM

By the way, I was at SEMA this year, and there were several "chrome" cars

C26Pinelake · 01-09-2017, 05:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Funny that you mentioned this because Mike at Future Chrome has literally bugged me to death to become an installer for their product. Several times they have called and I told him to send me a sample of what it looks like. Each time he tells me they don't send samples. He called again this morning, and I told him quit calling unless he had something to show. Today he told me to bodywork up some small item and send it to him and he would spray it with the chrome and send it back. I have been trying to think of something small I could send. Suggestions?? (He already told me not to send a bumper or something big!!)

One thing about this process is it will scratch or chip exactly like urethane paint does. Not sure about a repair process but I suspect it would totally need to be sanded and resprayed. Just thinking about Model-A parts, by the time you blast something, bodywork, sand & prime it, go thru the chroming process and etc., I am not so sure there would be any cost savings. Remember, any pitting or sand-scratches in the substrate will show thru into the sprayed chrome, ...which the same can be said for plating. That is likely why plating costs what it does.

Ohh, and they do not offer a Nickle-tinted spray paint.

Brent. Send him a Model A Hubcap and a gas cap. Wayne

JDupuis · 01-09-2017, 05:48 PM

Hmmm, chrome starter, chrome generator, chrome carb, oil cap,....stop me now! Endless possibilities. Jeff

Art Newland · 01-09-2017, 05:55 PM

I notice the same company also sells spray on "rust"...

1931 flamingo · 01-09-2017, 06:03 PM

Could it be a process like the "new" wood graining technique Honest Charley's and Juliano's use??
Paul in CT

eystein · 01-09-2017, 07:48 PM

Just got my TRC -1A wiper back from the chrome painter after my plater refused to do it.

I was not impressed......

His process looked very much the same as in the video, but the wiper was returned with orange peel in the finish, blisters and some places where the coat had been torn off when removing the masking tape.

He excused himself with the parts being small and difficult to spray. Anyway, I wouldn't want spray chrome on anything large like a bumper for the reason that Brent mentioned : it will scratch. The attached photo shows wrong color (it isn't pink in reality) but clearly shows the orange peel and the blisters.

I might use it as is since I am worried that the super-fragile casting will not tolerate any more fiddling, and most people will probably not notice, but I am definately not satisfied.

Larry Jenkins · 01-09-2017, 07:53 PM

A recent Counting Cars show had a demo of a new spray-on "Chrome" process. The finished look was a little darker than gennie stuff. I think they added some color during the spray process. Had the chrome look.

Do not know which program. About 2-3 months ago..

eystein · 01-09-2017, 07:59 PM

I believe that the basic finish is whitish silver. Then they add a slight tint in the clear cote. - Blueish for chrome

SeaSlugs · 01-09-2017, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Funny that you mentioned this because Mike at Future Chrome has literally bugged me to death to become an installer for their product. Several times they have called and I told him to send me a sample of what it looks like. Each time he tells me they don't send samples. He called again this morning, and I told him quit calling unless he had something to show. Today he told me to bodywork up some small item and send it to him and he would spray it with the chrome and send it back. I have been trying to think of something small I could send. Suggestions?? (He already told me not to send a bumper or something big!!)

One thing about this process is it will scratch or chip exactly like urethane paint does. Not sure about a repair process but I suspect it would totally need to be sanded and resprayed. Just thinking about Model-A parts, by the time you blast something, bodywork, sand & prime it, go thru the chroming process and etc., I am not so sure there would be any cost savings. Remember, any pitting or sand-scratches in the substrate will show thru into the sprayed chrome, ...which the same can be said for plating. That is likely why plating costs what it does.

Ohh, and they do not offer a Nickle-tinted spray paint.

clean up a bumper clamp or instrument panel and send that, or if you have a broken off horn rod send the steering wheel end

C26Pinelake · 01-09-2017, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eystein

Just got my TRC -1A wiper back from the chrome painter after my plater refused to do it.

I was not impressed......

His process looked very much the same as in the video, but the wiper was returned with orange peel in the finish, blisters and some places where the coat had been torn off when removing the masking tape.

He excused himself with the parts being small and difficult to spray. Anyway, I wouldn't want spray chrome on anything large like a bumper for the reason that Brent mentioned : it will scratch. The attached photo shows wrong color (it isn't pink in reality) but clearly shows the orange peel and the blisters.

I might use it as is since I am worried that the super-fragile casting will not tolerate any more fiddling, and most people will probably not notice, but I am definately not satisfied.

You should indeed expose the company. He is obviously not a professional and other people should be alerted. Wayne

3.6rs · 01-10-2017, 01:10 AM

Why do I don't beleive what I see in the video ?

pooch · 01-10-2017, 02:31 AM

Youse lot are calling it paint.

It is silver nitrate.

Same as a mirror .

It is clear paint over to seal .

Mike V. Florida · 01-10-2017, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

One thing about this process is it will scratch or chip exactly like urethane paint does.

Wait a minute on their website under questions and answers'

"Is futurechrome as durable as real chrome?

Even more so!"

old31 · 01-10-2017, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eystein

Just got my TRC -1A wiper back from the chrome painter after my plater refused to do it.

I was not impressed......

His process looked very much the same as in the video, but the wiper was returned with orange peel in the finish, blisters and some places where the coat had been torn off when removing the masking tape.

He excused himself with the parts being small and difficult to spray. Anyway, I wouldn't want spray chrome on anything large like a bumper for the reason that Brent mentioned : it will scratch. The attached photo shows wrong color (it isn't pink in reality) but clearly shows the orange peel and the blisters.

I might use it as is since I am worried that the super-fragile casting will not tolerate any more fiddling, and most people will probably not notice, but I am definately not satisfied.

That is terrible looking. I hope that you got your money back on that job

Terry, NJ · 01-10-2017, 12:22 PM

I was wondering about that! Can you re silver a mirror effectively with it? Or will it peel off the glass?
Terry

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooch

Youse lot are calling it paint.

It is silver nitrate.

Same as a mirror .

It is clear paint over to seal .

5window · 01-10-2017, 11:05 PM

If it walks like a duck and squawks like a duck? If it goes on like paint and scratches like paint-it's not paint? For the OP-if you want an "original" Model A-pony up for the re-chrome. If you want a nice "original-looking" Model A go with the stainless. I opted for the stainless. They have held up great. I drive my A and I figured as soon as I got one scratch/ding/rust spot on new chrome bumpers, I'd be really sorry I had opted for them. So far, no regrets from the stainless.

01-09-2017, 04:49 PM	#1
aviator37 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 22	spray on chrome Has anyone tried this? My bumpers might be a good candidate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TDtUHo5cSE&t=2s

01-09-2017, 05:16 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: spray on chrome Funny that you mentioned this because Mike at Future Chrome has literally bugged me to death to become an installer for their product. Several times they have called and I told him to send me a sample of what it looks like. Each time he tells me they don't send samples. He called again this morning, and I told him quit calling unless he had something to show. Today he told me to bodywork up some small item and send it to him and he would spray it with the chrome and send it back. I have been trying to think of something small I could send. Suggestions?? (He already told me not to send a bumper or something big!!) One thing about this process is it will scratch or chip exactly like urethane paint does. Not sure about a repair process but I suspect it would totally need to be sanded and resprayed. Just thinking about Model-A parts, by the time you blast something, bodywork, sand & prime it, go thru the chroming process and etc., I am not so sure there would be any cost savings. Remember, any pitting or sand-scratches in the substrate will show thru into the sprayed chrome, ...which the same can be said for plating. That is likely why plating costs what it does. Ohh, and they do not offer a Nickle-tinted spray paint. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

01-09-2017, 05:25 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: spray on chrome What Brent says about flaws showing through. I believe the material (whatever it is) goes on very thin. Brent I guess you want to send him something small that is chromed anyway. How about a dash light cover, door handle, radiator cap or fuel tank cap. If you get a sample done, please be sure to report back here. Wonder what a whole car would look like in chrome?? __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

01-09-2017, 05:42 PM	#4
aviator37 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 22	Re: spray on chrome My bumpers are structurally sound but becoming ugly. I got quotes from local chromers but it exceeds replacement costs. It would be cheaper for me to just order new stainless steel ones. I could sand them smooth and put the coating on them. I know it's just paint, but it could be cost effective.

01-09-2017, 05:43 PM	#5
aviator37 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 22	Re: spray on chrome By the way, I was at SEMA this year, and there were several "chrome" cars

01-09-2017, 05:48 PM	#7
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: spray on chrome Hmmm, chrome starter, chrome generator, chrome carb, oil cap,....stop me now! Endless possibilities. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

01-09-2017, 05:55 PM	#8
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: spray on chrome I notice the same company also sells spray on "rust"...

01-09-2017, 06:03 PM	#9
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: spray on chrome Could it be a process like the "new" wood graining technique Honest Charley's and Juliano's use?? Paul in CT

01-09-2017, 07:53 PM	#11
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: spray on chrome A recent Counting Cars show had a demo of a new spray-on "Chrome" process. The finished look was a little darker than gennie stuff. I think they added some color during the spray process. Had the chrome look. Do not know which program. About 2-3 months ago.. __________________ Good enough.. Isn't.

01-09-2017, 07:59 PM	#12
eystein Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 521	Re: spray on chrome I believe that the basic finish is whitish silver. Then they add a slight tint in the clear cote. - Blueish for chrome

01-10-2017, 01:10 AM	#15
3.6rs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Belgistan (formerly known as Belgium) Posts: 573	Re: spray on chrome Why do I don't beleive what I see in the video ?

01-10-2017, 02:31 AM	#16
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: spray on chrome Youse lot are calling it paint. It is silver nitrate. Same as a mirror . It is clear paint over to seal .

01-10-2017, 11:05 PM	#20
5window Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisburg,PA Posts: 938	Re: spray on chrome If it walks like a duck and squawks like a duck? If it goes on like paint and scratches like paint-it's not paint? For the OP-if you want an "original" Model A-pony up for the re-chrome. If you want a nice "original-looking" Model A go with the stainless. I opted for the stainless. They have held up great. I drive my A and I figured as soon as I got one scratch/ding/rust spot on new chrome bumpers, I'd be really sorry I had opted for them. So far, no regrets from the stainless.