Spray can "chrome"

[IngoMike]

This looks good.....

DIY Chrome Kit, Spray on Chrome Paint | FutureChrome

FutureChromes advanced spray on chrome system is the best chroming kit for the DIYer who wants to apply colored or plain chrome to almost any surface.

www.futurechrome.com

 

[Rivnut]

I would have to sell some bikes just afford this and then I wouldn’t have the bikes that needed the chrome.

 

[Miq]

This place looks promising but I have never used them. They look like they will do small volume vacuum metalizing. Maybe get a quote?

Restoration | Vacuum Orna-Metal

 

[Freqman1]

This place looks promising but I have never used them. They look like they will do small volume vacuum metalizing. Maybe get a quote?

Restoration | Vacuum Orna-Metal

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I had some plastic chrome done one time and it was not cheap! V/r Shawn

 

[Jeff54]

I have given up on rattle can chrome. I've been trying to find a place that can rechrome some parts. So far no luck. Anyone know of one? I know they are out there just not where. Used to be one in New Orleans but apparently not anymore.

From Narl-lins U in luck cause I have your 'Chrome 'problems solved and bonus points on the finish line .

Just go find the scummiest boat docks or Anchoring spot near U. Search out the closest divebar and put the word out that U looking for a US citizen pirate sail caption with like, a 26" Macgregor. sailboat. U want round trip to a busy boarder town. No worries B/C a a caption like that prob knows exactly where the town is.

Seeing as dar be plenty folks here want chromed parts here, U gather up enough piles of parts to fill up the sleeping compartment and the storage areas. U can get a bunch of stuff in em.

So, using a random number, say chromed fenders cost, 30 bbucks a pop, to pay for your trip and come out ahead, U gootta charge triple U cost per piece, right. I mean, U can't even come close to that here, good'ol USA, not a chance so,, triple U cost is cheap, cheap, cheap..

Alternatively, U can come down to Florida, and buy my 26' Macgregor with a trailer and 5HP motor,. And these have an drop keel so, u can sneak up channels and creeks too, only 2 grand! Wh0ppy! which means: cut out middle man; 'Captain Pirate' and risk he may bring No docking and storages chargers Ka Ching! Open U own pirate business at a start-up investment for, surly, less than $5K, all in. U can pawn off hundreds, thousands of re-chrome things and make a new friend, at border town chrome shop too. Albeit, U might be able to save more and get the boat off Craig's list locally, fer da same money Sussh.

Yo-ho, Yo-ho! A bottle of Rum and off yer go! Matey

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[Grumpy Grampy]

From Narl-lins U in luck cause I have your 'Chrome 'problems solved and bonus points on the finish line .

Just go find the scummiest boat docks or Anchoring spot near U. Search out the closest divebar and put the word out that U looking for a US citizen pirate sail caption with like, a 26" Macgregor. sailboat. U want round trip to a busy boarder town. No worries B/C a a caption like that prob knows exactly where the town is.

Seeing as dar be plenty folks here want chromed parts here, U gather up enough piles of parts to fill up the sleeping compartment and the storage areas. U can get a bunch of stuff in em.

So, using a random number, say chromed fenders cost, 30 bbucks a pop, to pay for your trip and come out ahead, U gootta charge triple U cost per piece, right. I mean, U can't even come close to that here, good'ol USA, not a chance so,, triple U cost is cheap, cheap, cheap..

Alternatively, U can come down to Florida, and buy my 26' Macgregor with a trailer and 5HP motor,. And these have an drop keel so, u can sneak up channels and creeks too, only 2 grand! Wh0ppy! which means: cut out middle man; 'Captain Pirate' and risk he may bring No docking and storages chargers Ka Ching! Open U own pirate business at a start-up investment for, surly, less than $5K, all in. U can pawn off hundreds, thousands of re-chrome things and make a new friend, at border town chrome shop too. Albeit, U might be able to save more and get the boat off Craig's list locally, fer da same money Sussh.

Yo-ho, Yo-ho! A bottle of Rum and off yer go! Matey

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If you're driving I'll go 50/50 with you and we can both get rich

 

[Ernbar]

That's what I heard too. A gloss black base then chrome on top of that.

I’m a model builder and I get very realistic metallic finishes using a gloss black base followed by Alclad Chrome lacquer then sealed with AK Gauzy Shine Enhancer to protect it. Here is a picture of my 1/48 scale F84 shot in the above method using an airbrush. Not a replacement for real chrome but works in a pinch on small parts.

 

[sworley]

Had a bike frame powdercoated chrome once. It did not turn out well or last.

 

[mikecuda]

I’m a model builder and I get very realistic metallic finishes using a gloss black base followed by Alclad Chrome lacquer then sealed with AK Gauzy Shine Enhancer to protect it. Here is a picture of my 1/48 scale F84 shot in the above method using an airbrush. Not a replacement for real chrome but works in a pinch on small parts.View attachment 1387988
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Where do we buy the paint?

 

[Ernbar]

Where do we buy the paint?

From any retail on line Hobby Supplier like Sprue Brothers, Scale Hobbyist, Mega Hobbies or your local Hobby Shop.