Re: Spray on Chrome

[Paul L <pjlenn@xxxxxxxxx>]

So I'm understanding that all of these spray on chrome finishes have
to be done by a shop that is a franchisee.  I currently have my dash
bezel out of the car for another project, but would like to get it re-
done.  Now would seem to be a good time.  Last time I checked it was
somewhere around $150 from someone like Mr. G to to have them
refurbish one.  Is this process any cheaper?  On the same subject
there is a company on ebay selling instrument gauge faces for our
cars, item # 160404605114.  Has anyone tried these?

Paul L.
63 Sport Fury
440/727

On Dec 9, 1:07 am, MO <mic...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  It is expensive to buy the franchise and special equipment.  Eastwood
> had a do it yerself kit, but my bet is it will be poor quality.  Be
> very careful who you get and what process - do reasearch -it
> pays!.............................MO
>
> On Dec 8, 8:50 pm, Herb <zephyr9...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > Yes, they are selling franchises, I looked into it but the money was not
> > right at my end at the time.  My research did result in Spectra Chrome was
> > the best system, there are about 5 or 6 other ones selling different process
> >   You just rekindled my interest I might look back into it, because the
> > person doing it in the area ran into legal problems unrelated to his
> > chroming business and is no longer freely moving around.  Although, he is
> > still a resident of the state.  So, if your looking to have it done, look
> > for a shop using the Spectra Chrome system.  That said, the system is only
> > as good as the person doing it so look at his work and try to talk to his
> > oldest customers.
>
> >http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/spray-on-chrome/1232328/
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> >http://www.sprayonchrome.com/thetrthpg1.html
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> >    Herb
>
> > 1956 Plymouth Belvedere 361 4-Sale
> > 1959 Coronet 326 Poly
> > 1961 Belvedere Custom Suburban Wagon 318 Poly
> > 1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer Wagon 318 Poly
> > 1963 Fury 2D/HT 7.0L
> > 1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361
> > 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst 440
> > 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T Sport Wagon 360
> > 1999 Durango SLT 5.9L
> > 2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1L
> > St. Louis, MO.
>
> >http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo42009.html
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> > -------Original Message-------
>
> > From: Ollie
> > Date: 12/8/2011 7:29:56 PM
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: Spray on Chrome
>
> > Herb,
> > That’s what is happening on my buddies car. After 5+ years it fading a bit
> > and turning rainbow colors in some spots. Have no idea of the brand used.
> > But it still looks good. Some guy in Terrell, TX did it.
> > A local shop should not be had to find as they say it is EPA friendly. There
> > was a local guy passing out cards last summer at the local shows.
> > Can you buy the stuff outright?
> > Ollie
>
> > From: Cory Rempel
> > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 6:53 PM
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: Spray on Chrome
>
> > Hey MO,
>
> > If yer putting up pics be sure to include before pics.  I'm really curious
> > about this product from the prospective of some "real" car guys.  Especially
> > MOPAR guys.
>
> > > Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:07:06 -0800
> > > Subject: Re: Spray on Chrome
> > > From: mic...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> > > I used spray on chrome on my dash plastic. I was impressed with it -
> > > nothing like silver spray paint, The only critique I have about mine
> > > was probably applicator in-experience.  Howerver I take part of the
> > > blame. Just as with chrome plating and paint the quality of the
> > > finished product depends on the preparation. I did not sand it smooth
> > > or use filler in the scratches and I did not want to pay extra for him
> > > to do it. He got the clear coat on a little thick and it filled in
> > > some of the fine details. He got the coverage a little thin in places
> > > he was trying to keep the fine ribs detail . After all it is much like
> > > paint.
>
> > > I think I will have my headlight rings and grill spray chromed as
> > > they were anodized aluminum  and this will look very good at less $ I
> > > will put op some pics later..............................MO
>
> > > On Dec 7, 11:28 pm, Herb <zephyr9...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > Use Spectra Chrome, it hasn't turned colors or faded like the brand they
> > > > tout on Jay Leno's Garage.  A friend did it on some wheels about 6 or 7
> > > > years ago, still looks good.  I think there web site is sprayonchrome
> > com
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> > > >   Herb
>
> > > > 1956 Plymouth Belvedere 361 4-Sale
> > > > 1959 Coronet 326 Poly
> > > > 1961 Belvedere Custom Suburban Wagon 318 Poly
> > > > 1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer Wagon 318 Poly
> > > > 1963 Fury 2D/HT 6.1L
> > > > 1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361
> > > > 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst 440
> > > > 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T Sport Wagon 360
> > > > 1999 Durango SLT 5.9L
> > > > 2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1L
> > > > St. Louis, MO.
>
> > > >http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo42009.html
>
> > > > -------Original Message-------
>
> > > > From: Ollie
> > > > Date: 12/7/2011 9:31:53 PM
> > > > To: 62-65 Mopar New
> > > > Subject: Spray on Chrome
>
> > > > I am taking the liberty to change the subject.
>
> > > > I have a complete set of 65 interior chrome. Every set you locate is
> > going
> > > > to be very rusty. It is because the base metal is steel, not stainless,
> > then
> > > > it was chromed.
>
> > > > I have seen some of the spray on chrome pieces done. They use a putty on
> > the
> > > > worst pits and them sand it down smooth. Them paint. It really looks
> > good.
> > > > My buddy with a 59 El Camino did it to all his outside chrome and that’s
> > a
> > > > lot of trim!!. Its starting to fail a bit now, but stills looks sharp.
> > Its
> > > > been 5+ years.
>
> > > > That said I would think products have improved a lot, and being used
> > inside
> > > > out of any weather, would mean a lot too.
>
> > > > As far as the set you now have.....
> > > > You can use the wire brush on your bench grinder and really clean them
> > up as
> > > > smooth as you can get them and spray can paint them.
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