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Salvatore
05-15-2010, 03:05 AM
Has anybody ever used it? Does it work? Whats the best brand? I want to touch up a couple small spots on some vintage Cragars. Will this work? Thanks for the help. Sam

x Baldwin Motion
05-15-2010, 03:24 AM
Haven't tried that in 30 years. Looked like bright flat silver, but we've come a long way in rattle can technology. I can't imagine anything better than a 20 footer getting that treatment.

Let's see a few test sample photos so we all know how this works out. Good Luck !
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http://www.finishing.com/264/15.shtml

m22mike
05-15-2010, 03:25 AM
Sam...NO...
The only thing it is good for is spraying the inside of tail light housings, and it has to be very light coats.

Mike

x Baldwin Motion
05-15-2010, 03:32 AM
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/killercans/kc/killerchrome.htm

m22mike
05-15-2010, 04:44 AM
That's some interesting stuff, hay Sammy let us know how it works.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Unreal
05-15-2010, 10:18 AM
I used some to replicate silver cad. Sprayed it on, allowed to almost dry, and buffed the &quot;chrome&quot; off with a rag. What I ended up with was the best alternative to the real thing I have seen.

I also used it for the inside of the tail light housing with good results.

As a chrome touchup, it's not worth a flip, in my opinion.

1969L78Nova
05-15-2010, 01:39 PM
Used the stuff to &quot;chrome&quot; some plasic parts. (The plastic overs between headrests and seats). The trick is to spray it on in extremely thin layers.

Salvatore
05-15-2010, 04:17 PM
So basically don't waste time or money trying to touch up some imperfections on Cragar SS wheels. If that is the case than I will just polish them up. Thanks for the help. Sam

XXXGoldL34M20
05-15-2010, 05:14 PM
i tried that chrome spray on my original plastic vent knobs.
the results were a bright silver,i did not like it and decided to just put replacements that have a great chrome finish.
i just dont thing a spray bomb can ever come close to chrome.

ORIGLS6
05-15-2010, 09:09 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
The only thing it is good for is spraying the inside of tail light housings, and it has to be very light coats.

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I'd have to agree with Mike.

For 'some' interior applications I've had acceptable results using a material called Bare Metal Foil. It's very similar to the foil gum wrappers from years ago: an extremely thin, polished aluminum foil with a wax based adhesive backing. It's used mostly in (and designed for) the model car hobby. I've used it to touch-up spots on the chrome accents on door panels, dash trim, knobs, etc. , ...... but I don't think I'd trust it for any exterior applications.

m22mike
05-15-2010, 11:01 PM
Dennis, that's neat stuff.

http://www.bare-metal.com/

I used it allot when my son and me were building models. I have even used it to renew the chrome detail on chevy dash panels.

Mr BB Chevy
05-18-2010, 05:40 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sc69sam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has anybody ever used it? Does it work? Whats the best brand? I want to touch up a couple small spots on some vintage Cragars. Will this work? Thanks for the help. Sam</div></div>

Sam try here, http://www.peacocklabs.com/

i use some of their clears(uv) on sign projects. the owner was telling me about the chrome paint, but i've never tried it... yet.

Salvatore
05-19-2010, 03:29 AM
Thanks!