grandnational Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 How do you chrome resin parts or can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 You chrome resin parts the same way you chrome any other part: 1. "Chrome" paints, like Alclad. 2. Bare Metal foil. 3. Send the part(s) out to a plating company like ChromeTech USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandnational Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 where can i get alclad? and how well of a job does it do? I,m looking for a polished aluminum look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 where can i get alclad? and how well of a job does it do? I,m looking for a polished aluminum look. Well, that depends on how "polished" you're talking about. Aluminum can be polished to several levels, right up to a very shiny finish that looks almost like chrome plating. Alclad paint or foil would give you that "almost chrome", highly polished look. If you want a less shiny but still polished aluminum look your best bet is to use Testors Buffing Metalizer lacquer sprays, available in any hobby shop. They come in many different colors, including "aluminum". You spray the part and then buff out the paint with a soft cloth. The "polished aluminum" look is very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 The blower scoop in this photo is Testors Aluminum Metalizer spray, buffed with a piece of old T-shirt. Is that the look you're after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Same stuff on the fuel tank: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandnational Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Im looking for the high polished look. Like chrome. How do you do the foil way?? I have seen the poil for sale but ive never done it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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