I just saw some dash parts and AC vents on evilbay that almost blew my socks off. They weren't new, but dang they sure looked it. Says in the auction he used a chrome paint pencil.
Never heard of such a thing. So I asked him to give me some more info. He says:
Any of you ever used this to make old look new? The results in the pictures posted on evilbay look REALLY good. Take a look at the pic I added. Anybody else used this with good results. I've looked for ways to "rechrome plastic" but haven't had a lot of luck with finding places that aren't in Great Britain. Don't want to ship there and back if I don't have to.

????? Please LMK???? Thx

 

Check out the Caswell Plating web site. They have kits for re-chroming small plastic parts.

http://caswellplating.com/

 

Which part of that site uses "chrome plating" and "plastic" in the same sentence?

Another "snipe hunt"?





Norm

 

I saw a Discovery channel show (I think it was West Coast Choppers) that commented on a paint that gives a similar effect to chrome. This was high quailty stuff. Once it was sprayed on and cured it has a chrome like luster but was a bit darker. It looked great!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9mh6t0ILvE


bill

 

I like Caswell Plating, knowledgable, great deals on buffing supplies, and good customer service, just got some new buffs in fact. I have had good results using Bare-Metal Foil for model car chrome detailing for those little interior parts or details that don't get heavy use, stuff will conform to any details and is adhesive backed, super thin. I use an airbrush for those parts that were painted so no brush marks, silver-chrome model paint then buff it lightly when dry. Could use gold leaf, that would be different, the NOS parts are like gold anyway.

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

 

I see you still think you are "cute." You are not! Actually I think you are more of an irritant to everyone here, and most certainly not nearly as smart or knowledgeable as you seem to think you are.

 

Bill, that was an awesome video. I have NEVER seen that done b4. I watched it 3 times.

It's not really what I was looking for right now. I just want to get things like the trim detail on the dash vents, and the silver trim on the lower dash to look new again.

The process you showed me would be really good for door backing plates, or the 3 hole dash surround with the wood grain overlay.

Thanks for the vid.

 

I checked the website you guys posted. I have no idea what 88 coupe is getting at. They do have info and kits for re-chroming plastic in their catalogue. It looks a lot like the stuff Bill posted a video of. The Caswell plating site looks like a well run company with good products. I found some detail pens on their PDF catalogue that might be just the thing I'm looking for.

Any one else got any comments about Caswell?

 

I don't know anything about Caswell; however, I do know that airbrushes are simple to use and give good results. I have a cheap one made by Testor that I use when painting models and mininatures.

 

I have a badger airbrush for models. Hmmm. What kind of results do you get with the silver chrome model paint.

I've tried the "chrome" aerosol cans you buy at the parts store. The kind that implies you'll get a really nice finish. Hasn't worked yet on anything I've tried it on, even with great prepping.

When you use the chrome model paint, do you use a clear over top or just leave it. I'd love to see a picture of something you've used it on. (b4 and after if possible)

 

A simple question.

One that, it seems, Texascarnut is unable to answer.

I downloaded Caswell's catalog and did not find the word "plastic" in it.

Maybe you can answer the question?

Norm

 

#1 - 88 Coupe is probably the most knowledgeable person on this site and many people ( weather they admit it or not ) have learned something from him, like where not to get radiators for '62 Oldsmobiles.

Anyways, even though you would not want this for such small parts, the paint that I thought that gave the best chrome like effect is sold by House of Kolor, but be prepared to take out a mortgage and give up your first newborn child - this stuff is expensive

 

Read the following again: https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...html#post36059

If you would like to discuss what I know, and what I do not know, send me a PM.

Norm

 

Not true.

It only seems so, until one realizes how few areas I actually get involved with and, except to ask questions, I try not to get into the many areas I do not know about.

I'm finished with this subject, again.

Norm

 

If you are just doing small interior parts (ie. the AC vents). I sugges you try to use a model paint made by Testor. I have used my airbrush to spray "Gun Metal" by Testor before and it turns out really well. Of course, that is on plastic models. I generally sand before and after applying paint. Use really fine grit stuff and apply alot of coats. It won't be as shiny as the vacuum adhered aluminum; however, it will look tidy if you do it right. I think that is better than having old nasty plating that is flaking off.