K&S ENGINEERING STAINLESS STEEL FOIL

[fseva]

I was just wondering if anyone might have tried this as a substitute for BMF? It obviously has no adhesive - I'm thinking "foil adhesive" as available in craft stores... it could perhaps give a better chrome effect...

Edited May 10, 2015 by fseva

[Ace-Garageguy]

At a minimum thickness of .002", I'm about 98% certain it's WAY too stiff for a BMF replacement.

From what I've seen, BMF gives an excellent chrome effect, if properly done.

The stainless foil MAY have a use as replacement chrome spears, etc., if a car has been shaved. Still be a bugger to stick it down cleanly though.

Edited May 10, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy

[fseva]

At a minimum thickness of .002", I'm about 98% certain it's WAY too stiff for a BMF replacement.

From what I've seen, BMF gives an excellent chrome effect, if properly done.

The stainless foil MAY have a use as replacement chrome spears, etc., if a car has been shaved. Still be a bugger to stick it down cleanly though.

Thanks for your insight! I did not know that .002 could be considered "thick" compared to BMF. BTW, what is the thickness of BMF?

In the meantime, I have found several sources of stainless steel foil on a self-adhesive backing. However, these are labelled for "industrial" use; so they are probably too thick.

[MrObsessive]

What Bill said..............waaaaay too thick to be used as a substitute for BMF! I have a roll of this and I find it better suited to use it for hangers for brake/fuel lines, etc.

Not sure what the thickness of BMF is, but the thickness is nigh perfect for what it does.