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29 Aug 2021 13:28 #854524 by ckahleer
Chrome looking coating on plastic was created by ckahleer
Newer automobiles have this on both exterior and interior parts. Like the Nissan emblem. It has close to the look and shine of chrome on metal, but it is plastic.
Where can I get a coating like this?

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29 Aug 2021 14:54 #854532 by 750 R1
Replied by 750 R1 on topic Chrome looking coating on plastic
Plastic chrome has been around for as long as I can remember, its used on cars, bikes, toys and a ton of different things, try googling "plastic chrome Platers" or "plastic chrome electroplating"and see how you go....

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29 Aug 2021 15:04 #854536 by Nessism
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29 Aug 2021 16:44 #854547 by Mikaw
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I have seen that process several times and still it impresses me. 

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17 Sep 2021 04:47 #855391 by Shankkole
Replied by Shankkole on topic Chrome looking coating on plastic
I have looked into those spray units. they have some mini set ups but they are close to $5000 and go up.From the quality of chrome these days it forces most to use polished stainless for a lasting shine but if I could re spray my chrome every winter( now we are talking). hahaha  The costs I have been quoted on the "Spray chrome" is a lot cheaper than a show dip.  Be well all

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17 Sep 2021 05:54 - 17 Sep 2021 06:05 #855394 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Chrome looking coating on plastic
Alsacorp Killer Chrome. Spray can or kit. I don't know anything about this product.
$49 for the spray can. not sure if you also have to use their base-coat or clear-coat sprays with it.

alsacorp.com/product/killer-chrome/

ps: I tried duplicolor chrome but it didn't come out to be anything near chrome. looked more like aluminum. 
Last edit: 17 Sep 2021 06:05 by martin_csr.

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25 Sep 2021 01:25 #855747 by crusierlover
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wow

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