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Aug 24, 2019 14:35:38 GMT
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I've just found a hood ornament for my dodge, they are rare so couldn't be too choosy about it. I'm not worried about it being pristine but wondering if I can improve it at all. It has some holes in so was thinking of using filler and then painting it - it's chrome originally so was wondering if I can replicate it (sort of anyway) by using paint. Are there any paints that give a chrome look/finish. I appreciate that isn't the best option but I'm looking for a low cost way of improving it's look. Cheers.
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Aug 24, 2019 15:09:41 GMT
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Perfect, thanks for the link Chris. Il go and have a read.
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Aug 24, 2019 16:40:42 GMT
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Project Diary1975 Viva / 1988 T25 Camper / 1989 Mini / 1991 MX5 / 1992 Mini / 1994 Saab 9000 / 1997 Saab 9000 / 2008 Saab 9-5
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Aug 24, 2019 16:58:53 GMT
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Cheers oli8925 I may give it a go with a "not expecting much attitude" and see what it looks like.
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Aug 25, 2019 17:54:33 GMT
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I like the idea of that Alsa one and the other similar products. I've tried all sorts of aerosol and brush paints that are supposed to be chrome effect, and they've all been no better than a bright silver, and most dull down to grey if you lacquer them. The products like that Alsa one look good, but for my usage I think the base coat would remove too much of the detail, and the cost is off-putting for the small job I need it for.
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Last Edit: Aug 25, 2019 17:55:19 GMT by droopsnoot
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Aug 25, 2019 21:41:27 GMT
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It's usually used on plastic, but a paint called Alclad2 is very popular amongst model kit builders. You can brush or spray it. alclad2.com/
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It's usually used on plastic, but a paint called Alclad2 is very popular amongst model kit builders. You can brush or spray it. alclad2.com/Thanks, il go and have a read.
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Aug 26, 2019 17:43:03 GMT
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Didn't someone say that the Alclad product also goes grey if it is lacquered? The item I needed it for is a wheel centre, and there was a suggestion that without lacquer, the Alclad wouldn't last long, and with it, it just turns dull. I might be remembering the wrong product, but it was someone on here that recommended it.
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Aug 26, 2019 18:56:09 GMT
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Mipa Vichrome is the stuff your looking for. You paint the surface black first and then put the Vichrome on top. The use of the black base give the mirror. Can also use silver base for a duller look. Plenty videos on YouTube
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Aug 26, 2019 19:14:23 GMT
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You can get chrome powder coating
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Aug 26, 2019 19:56:07 GMT
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Mipa Vichrome is the stuff your looking for. You paint the surface black first and then put the Vichrome on top. The use of the black base give the mirror. Can also use silver base for a duller look. Plenty videos on YouTube Thankyou, another one to research. Looks like there are options for me least. Cheers.
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Aug 26, 2019 19:57:26 GMT
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You can get chrome powder coating I never even considered that - thankyou!
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I've had stuff chrome powder coated. It's a decent shiny finish but you wouldnt mistake it for real chrome unless you were blind.
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Yes, local company offers that but it's no more chrome-effect than chrome paint is.
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Aug 27, 2019 11:30:42 GMT
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That is the stuff I've been looking into. The abridged version is - You buy the paint at huge cost from the States
- Prep your parts, and paint them in a gloss 2K finish as humanly perfect as you can get it
- Spray on the very expensive paint, and it comes out close to proper chrome, and I believe it can be lacquered.
I've not seen it with my own eyes. I'm sure it will be good enough for my Morris, but not on a 100K restoration that you expect to win concours with.
Because you are using bodywork techniques and not chrome plating baths, just about anything can be chromed - well maybe not jelly or cats, but you get the idea.
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Aug 27, 2019 16:52:34 GMT
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All interesting stuff, thanks. I suppose I just want to find a low cost option that looks reasonably good - My pickup is no show piece . I appreciate its no substitute for the real thing and wouldn't be entertaining it, it were for something more worthy of it. I couldn't believe the cost that someone on another forum was quoted for re-chroming some bumpers! Just got to decide which of the above to try.
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Aug 27, 2019 17:30:33 GMT
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Well, cost varies from plater to plater, as does the quality. I use a company in Coventry who are pretty good, but they're a fraction of the price of the one that's much closer to me. For example - TR6 (I think) bumper ~£750 locally, ~£350 in Coventry.
There are one or two people in the UK that are doing spray chrome along the lines of the product above, I couldn't find one locally to me and I'd like to see some work in person before I do anything with them. But I think they were all "down south" so you might be closer than I am.
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Aug 27, 2019 17:37:14 GMT
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That is interesting regarding the cost differences. I know nothing about chroming, but do you potentially get what you pay for? Can corners be cut??
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