What's the best chrome paint for dash trim.
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What's the best chrome paint for dash trim.
I'm restoring a lower plastic dash housing for a 1971 442. I know this has been discussed before in the past. What is the best way to paint the chrome trim? I've seen the krylon paint pens get a lot of recommendation but I couldn't find any good pictures and a lot of people say they are too dull and don't wear well. I've also seen the Parts Place and Inline Tube have pens now also but haven't heard anything good or bad about them. On my dash I used Testors argent silver model paint with a sponge brush. It came out pretty good but it requires a steady hand and it is pretty dull. I know the right way is to send it out and have it refinished in the vacumized aluminum. Is there anything else that will give it a shiney finish? What is everybody else using and pictures would be awesome. Thanks.
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Here is my experience:
1. Paint Pens - better than looking at worn off trim. Not really chrome, more of a silver paint.
2. Bare Metal Foil - Used by model makers. tedious to put on, looks like chrome, not really super durable.
3. Vacuum Metallizing - What the factory did, Need to remove the dash sand send it out to a company like ChromeTech. Best way to go, but lots of work.
How fussy are you????
1. Paint Pens - better than looking at worn off trim. Not really chrome, more of a silver paint.
2. Bare Metal Foil - Used by model makers. tedious to put on, looks like chrome, not really super durable.
3. Vacuum Metallizing - What the factory did, Need to remove the dash sand send it out to a company like ChromeTech. Best way to go, but lots of work.
How fussy are you????
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Here are a few pics of my dash. I used the Molotow liquid chrome paint pens.
I like the way it turned out. It's kind of hard to see in the pics, but it has a nice reflective shine unlike the dull look you get with the silver paint pens that are currently on the market. If you decided to get them at Hobby Lobby, check online for a 20% off coupon, it'll save you a couple bucks.
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I like the way it turned out. It's kind of hard to see in the pics, but it has a nice reflective shine unlike the dull look you get with the silver paint pens that are currently on the market. If you decided to get them at Hobby Lobby, check online for a 20% off coupon, it'll save you a couple bucks.
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I didn’t do the gauge bezel because it is a bigger area I don’t think it would have came out as nice as the trim lines. I’m very happy with the results. Way better then the other paint pens and way cheaper then the vacuumized metal. Thanks for the suggestion. Also I will be listing the dash in the for sale section.
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