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Can I spray chrome on plastic?
Spray chrome for plastic has several advantages. It can be used on many more surfaces than can traditional chrome plating. It also doesn’t need the toxic acid baths that are required for the chrome-plating process. You can apply it on-site and will not need to send your parts away for chroming.
What kind of spray paint makes plastic look chrome?
Our pick for the best chrome spray paint is the Krylon Premium Metallic Original Chrome. It dries quickly, goes on smoothly, and produces a shiny and glossy silver finish. It doesn’t drip or run, and it provides excellent coverage. For a less expensive option, consider the Krylon Short Cuts Aerosol Spray Paint Chrome.
How do you chrome plastic parts?
Chrome Plastic Plating Process
- Step 1 – Etching. We immerse the part into a tank that contains a mixture of concentrated sulfuric and chromic acids.
- Step 2 – Neutralization.
- Step 3 – Catalyzing and Accelerating.
- Step 4 – Electro-less Plating.
- Step 5 – Electro Plating.
- Step 6 – Quality Inspection.
Can plastic be chrome plated?
Like metal, plastic can also be chrome plated. For this method, you’ll have to send off the plastic parts you want to add chrome to for plating. The plating company will coat your part in layers of nickel and copper before it then applies the chrome.
How do you spray plastic to look like metal?
Spray one thorough coat of silver paint onto the plastic surface. Wait about an hour and apply a second lighter coat to fill in any thin spots. Black primer can also help you see thin areas in the paint more easily. Allow the paint to dry for up to 24 hours before use.
Is there such a thing as spray on chrome?
There’s nothing quite like the beautiful, shiny finish of chrome. The best chrome paint spray can be used to create a chrome finish over basically any surface. Chrome spray will allow you to achieve a brand new, shining finish on any chrome parts, as well as giving another surface a metallic look.
How do you make chrome plastic shiny?
- Spread a thin layer of toothpaste on the surface of the chrome plating.
- Rub the toothpaste-covered chrome plating with a soft, clean cloth in small circular and swirling patterns.
- Take a fresh cloth and wipe away the toothpaste, revealing a shining, clean surface.
Can you use metal polish on plastic chrome?
Autosol M1 Polish for Chrome-plated Plastic is formulated to polish and remove scratches from synthetic chrome. Compared to the regular Autosol Metal Polish, M1 is non-abrasive; if you used regular Autosol, it would probably remove surface scratches on synthetic chrome, but would also abrade painted-on chrome.