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Old May 26, 2016 | 09:37 AM
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Chrome Painting

Has anyone tried chrome painting dash bezels? If so, what kind of result should I expect and which brand of paint would you recommend. As always thanks for your help.

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Old May 26, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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I have done it a few times on a 66 and a 67 dash. It looks good for a while. I used Krylon. It does not last and is not the same as the Aluminum vacuum plating they do. Any spot that is touched often will wear thin quickly. I find myself touching it up every few car shows.
Old May 26, 2016 | 12:43 PM
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These tips might help:


- ensure the surface is good and smooth
- paint the surface to be "chromed" gloss black
- spray the chrome paint
- apply hard clearcoat


YMMV
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