Lownslow Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Price wise its there with Vacuum plating, however the rack size is a lot bigger a 10x10 for 35$ plus shipping i got a 16x11 rack for around 50 plus shipping Edited August 25, 2015 by Lownslow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I don't know anything about this. What are you chroming with. Does it just require a spray gun and compressor and a catch tank or something? The results look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 I don't know anything about this. What are you chroming with. Does it just require a spray gun and compressor and a catch tank or something? The results look greatI didnt do this but i will be doing business with said person its a silvering process similar to how mirrors are made, i followed the process and like 3d printers its very expensive for a startup but its a pretty easy business to get started in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXWxJPTBB94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 if I could get into doing this...Id have a reason the star building customs! Not to mention restorations of bumpers,etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 You should contact Dumpy Dan on this forum. His daughter lives in the UK and brought something similar home to this. Not sure if Dan has tried it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 This process has been around a while but really isn't something you could do at home for much less than $400. It uses Silver Nitrate and once sprayed on you have to rinse it with deionized water. Here is a video that explains the process. http://www.alsacorp.com/products/chromefx/chromefxvideo.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah, I became aware of this process some time ago. Initially, I thought it looked pretty promising & simple.....until I saw the price tag! I can get a lot of parts rechromed with Chrometech for that kind of cash! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah, I became aware of this process some time ago. Initially, I thought it looked pretty promising & simple.....until I saw the price tag! I can get a lot of parts rechromed with Chrometech for that kind of cash! Steve Turn around is less than a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Turn around is less than a week Ok, I understand now.I was under the impression that you were contemplating getting set up to do this yourself Frank. That's where the expense comes in.I guess it's a viable alternative to places like Chrometech if this is the case.I would have to hear a few testimonials from customers as to how the finish is & how durable it is before I would dive in, as well as whether or not my precious priceless parts can be trusted in the hands of someone I've not dealt with before. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Ok, I understand now.I was under the impression that you were contemplating getting set up to do this yourself Frank. That's where the expense comes in.I guess it's a viable alternative to places like Chrometech if this is the case.I would have to hear a few testimonials from customers as to how the finish is & how durable it is before I would dive in, as well as whether or not my precious priceless parts can be trusted in the hands of someone I've not dealt with before. Steve they do 1:1s with it and heat resistant to 250 degrees and look at the videos its pretty clean process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Why didn't it chrome his gloved hand?greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 they do 1:1s with it and heat resistant to 250 degrees and look at the videos its pretty clean process Where do I sign up? I've got a pile of parts that will need refinishing soon. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Where do I sign up? I've got a pile of parts that will need refinishing soon. Steve pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Where do I sign up? I've got a pile of parts that will need refinishing soon. Steve Steve...let me know how reasonable it is...even for a complete body...I have ideas...LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Steve...let me know how reasonable it is...even for a complete body...I have ideas...LOL...I'm not sure if or when I'll do it, but it is possibly another option. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Steve...any and all options to help us all build our dreams is a good thing...LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 HERES HIS INFOhttps://www.facebook.com/allchromedoutcustoms?fref=ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 heres pics of his 65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 that looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 What kind of preparation does a person have to do to the plastic or diecast before sending him the parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 ask him im going through the normal procedures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 The body looks good from what I can tell, but is it just me or does it look like the coating on the engine parts is pretty heavy?I'm seeing what looks like material "pooling" around the bolts.Probably not a huge issue with most parts, but I could see how it could be a problem with something like a fine mesh grille. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 The body looks good from what I can tell, but is it just me or does it look like the coating on the engine parts is pretty heavy?I'm seeing what looks like material "pooling" around the bolts.Probably not a huge issue with most parts, but I could see how it could be a problem with something like a fine mesh grille. Stevegrills wont be a problem look at the vents on the impala cowl and i doubt the revell parts are as sharp as mobius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 grills wont be a problem look at the vents on the impala cowl and i doubt the revell parts are as sharp as mobiusCould depend on the grille.A typical "ribbed" grille, similar to a cowl vent, probably would not be a problem.My only worry would be something finer like a '57 Chevy, '58 Ford or '58 Edsel grille.Something that fine could be obliterated by too heavy a coat. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I think this looks like what "Mobsteel" did on the 54 Packard they'Restofied' on the first show.Chrome was $14,000.oo + for all parts to $8,500.oo Just for the Grill!!!!!! I believe it is a 3 gun system.Base/adhesive, Water, And 'Chrome'And you have to Rinse every step Even while spraying the 'Chrome' Mobsteel is on NBC Sports(220 on DirecTV!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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