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Offline cwestra

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Spraying Chrome Finsh Look on Plastic
« on: January 11, 2009 - 04:48:12 PM »
Does anyone have any paint recommendations for reproducing a chrome finish on plastic (or at least a reasonable look to it)?  I need to spray my grill inserts.
Corey - in Northern Indiana




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Re: Spraying Chrome Finsh Look on Plastic
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009 - 09:35:11 PM »
there are a number of places that will re-chrome dash bezels , I would contact them & have you platic re-chromed

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Re: Spraying Chrome Finsh Look on Plastic
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2009 - 12:57:13 AM »
I spent $100 on that 3 part system that's supposed to look almost like chrome, it looks a whole lot like crap.

  Have it chromed, if you want it to look good that's what you're going to end up doing anyway.
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Re: Spraying Chrome Finsh Look on Plastic
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2009 - 07:07:16 AM »
Thanks so much for the advice guys.  Greatly appreciated.
Corey - in Northern Indiana

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Re: Spraying Chrome Finsh Look on Plastic
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2009 - 09:07:03 AM »
yep, it's pointles trying to do this yourself,you will never be satisfied with the results with junk you buy over the counter,send them out and get them done by a company that specialize in that

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Re: Spraying Chrome Finsh Look on Plastic
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2009 - 09:28:55 AM »
Thanks for the lead "exvelocity".  I'll check them out today.
Corey - in Northern Indiana

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Re: Spraying Chrome Finsh Look on Plastic
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2009 - 12:10:26 PM »
I send all of my plastic chrome pieces to Gentry at AutoInstruments. I am very please with his work and prices.

http://www.autoinstruments.com/chrome.htm

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