Age : 45 Join date : 2016-09-06 Posts : 7068 Forum Rep : 530 Location : Central Oklahoma
Subject: Chrome Kit Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:11 am
Wondering if anyone has used a spray on do-it-yourself chrome kit? It looks to be easy to apply, (by trained individuals). I was wonder how durable it was too? Although, it appears to be pricey and how far does a kit go? One piece or enough to do several?
_______________________________________________ Li'l RED my original modified tractor!
Age : 26 Join date : 2013-06-06 Posts : 1350 Forum Rep : 107 Location : Central PA
Subject: Re: Chrome Kit Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:40 am
I dont know if it is real chrome? Ive heard/read the chroming process produces some nasty byproduct... If the parts arnt going to see much abuse, maybe nickle plating?
I dont know... but Im curious about it aswell, I have a vintage minibike that has chromed parts.
MightyRaze Administrator
Age : 45 Join date : 2016-09-06 Posts : 7068 Forum Rep : 530 Location : Central Oklahoma
Subject: Re: Chrome Kit Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:55 pm
I've seen video's where they are chroming motorcycle sprockets! Can't get more beat up than that. Little more digging seems to be spray on silver?
_______________________________________________ Li'l RED my original modified tractor!
Join date : 2015-02-02 Posts : 1368 Forum Rep : 85 Location : Cleveland,Ohio
Subject: Re: Chrome Kit Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:46 pm
It would probably be cheaper to just get the parts chromed the right way at a chrome shop. Usually runs about $10 to $25 a part which usually includes the shop cleaning, polishing, and the plating. They would knock down the price too if you polish the parts yourself also.
TheBeal Hammer
Age : 26 Join date : 2013-06-06 Posts : 1350 Forum Rep : 107 Location : Central PA
Subject: Re: Chrome Kit Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:29 pm
What about powder coating chrome? Just watching an eastwood video, what they did looks decent.
prancstaman Hammer
Join date : 2015-02-02 Posts : 1368 Forum Rep : 85 Location : Cleveland,Ohio
What about powder coating chrome? Just watching an eastwood video, what they did looks decent.
I do that at my job. The outcome is the same as painting the part with chrome paint. Has no mirror finish to it. Would be as durable as an automotive urathane finish.