Re: Chrome shop

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2016/10/30 19:31:48

I corresponded with the spectra chrome guys, got the video, etc.last year. I'm interested to use their mirror aluminum finish on part of my hot rod but I'm far from paint.
You spray the base then spray water on it and it changes to "chrome". Once it cures, you coat it with clear. I'm told you can use other people's clear but they won't guarantee.
There was an episode with a '53-4 Packard(patrician?) on one of the Velocity channel custom auto shows, not sure which one, but I think it was the Detroit guys and it looked good at a distance. But it's not cheap either. It came out to >>$20/ft2. And you have to buy a minimum qty. They'll want to sell you an application machine also. So I'd go to a shop that does it first. Just depends on what you want. Beats aluminum spray paint some use.

You need to decide if you want show quality chrome or not and how fast you want your parts back?
Paul's is very expensive. Advanced Plating (nashville) beat them 50% on price. The delivery is not fast, expect >8 weeks, maybe 14. They did all mine ~$5K and it's flawless.
The bumpers I'll do elsewhere when I get to that point. It's too much money to show chrome them on a common Packard. If you have a V12 or something >$100K in value go for it.
There a place in TX that claims 2 week turn around but no experience. No info on cost. They're in Hemmings. You have to dip your toe in and test chrome vendors on a nonessential part and see if you like it.