Hey guys I have some chrome parts of the 69 that I am getting done with a process called super chrome. Basically, it's just a powder coated chrome process. My question is, a few of the parts have some pits in them. I need to fill them and was wondering what to use. It has to be able to withstand 350 degree heat.

I was thinking of a product called liquid steel, but I am open for suggestions.

Thanks,

Andrew

 

As far as I know you can't add any type of filler to the metal bumper before you have it chromed. If you used something like bondo it wouldn't work because chrome is an elctro-chemical process that bonds a coating onto the metal of the bumper (or piece being chromed). If the piece you want to chrome has pitting then I think it needs to be buffed out before being coated. If it is too deep then see if it can be cut out and a new piece welded in to replace it. Then again, this might be so complex that you would be better off buying a better piece to chrome.

I have heard of a paint that can be sprayed over just about anything that has a luster like chrome (not the cheap rattle can stuff). I believe I saw it on one of those Chopper shows on the Discovery channel. It is a paint that is sprayed on in multiple layers and it looks really good. Just a little darker than normal chrome.

 

I had just seen that chrome paint in the Eastwood catolog. Anyone have any experiance with it? Chrome in a can, sounds too good to be true.
www.eastwoodco.com

 

Actually there is a product that you can use with the powder coating process that it will stick to, but the name escapes me at the moment. Do a search on the eastwoodco.com forums and Im sure you can find it...the company will send you a sample if you contact them(big enough to do your trim and some).

 

Well the process this guy uses in not electromagnetic. It is called super chrome and uses a powder coat technology. I just need to fill the pits and it has to hold up to 350 degrees for 10 mins. I have found a product that I will try this weekend. It is a liquid weld that is good to 800 degrees. I asked the guy and he said this should work. When I get the parts done, I will try to post asome pics.

 

Hmm... I look forward to seeing the results. I have never heard of this before but it sounds pretty cool. Let us know what you think of the results. Good luck.