MIrror chrome liquid.

[GMP440]

Has anyone seen this or tried this before?

https://www.culturehustleusa.com/products/mirror?fbclid=IwAR2asEkYju8UfA8SHB4sMiBWanFalIGfFH5L8pqt6FKwPticscPb0hzXohE

 

[StevenGuthmiller]

Well, The most relevant question, (as always with these new innovations) will be, how durable will the finish be after curing.

 

If it's not any tougher than Alclad, or at least a little more durable than Molotow, (which won't take much) it's not going to be worth the $37.00.

I'll let someone with more disposable income be the guinea pig and report back to us.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

[Deuces ll]

I wonder how it will react to clear coat????..... ?

[Pete J.]

Not used this one, but I bought this some time ago. https://alsacorp.com/product/easy-chrome/  They use it for autos, not just models.  It is brushable but I prefer to airbrush it.  It is a base coat/top coat system and like any chrome paint the quality of the base determines how it looks when done.  It is super durable.  I have successfully masked over it without the paint being disturbed.  It is water based.  They do sell a "hobby" kit and it is a bit pricey but you get the base coat, the top coat and a couple of speed shapes to practice on.  By the way, they just came out with a clear coat I am itching to try. 

[Deuces ll]

Cool....

[SfanGoch]

2 hours ago, Pete J. said:

Not used this one, but I bought this some time ago. https://alsacorp.com/product/easy-chrome/  They use it for autos, not just models.  It is brushable but I prefer to airbrush it.  It is a base coat/top coat system and like any chrome paint the quality of the base determines how it looks when done.  It is super durable.  I have successfully masked over it without the paint being disturbed.  It is water based.  They do sell a "hobby" kit and it is a bit pricey but you get the base coat, the top coat and a couple of speed shapes to practice on.  By the way, they just came out with a clear coat I am itching to try. 

You preach to empty pews, Pete. Short of the plating process, Easy Chrome is the best and most durable chrome product available. Unfortunately, nobody wants to invest the 140 bucks.

[Ace-Garageguy]

36 minutes ago, SfanGoch said:

You preach to empty pews, Pete. Short of the plating process, Easy Chrome is the best and most durable chrome product available. Unfortunately, nobody wants to invest the 140 bucks.

I'm using the stuff on all the custom "chrome" parts on the interior of the '66 Chevelle I'm finishing up. Things like switch bezels, chrome strips that tie the custom console into the styling of the OEM dash, etc.

The net effect is that you look at the interior and it looks stock...unless you really know '66 Chevelles....just what the owner wanted, a low-key not-in-your-face-visually car.

The finish is almost identical to the OEM "chrome" on interior plastic parts...and it's saved me a lot of grief, with not having to mill everything from aluminum and polish it.

[Pete J.]

12 hours ago, SfanGoch said:

You preach to empty pews, Pete. Short of the plating process, Easy Chrome is the best and most durable chrome product available. Unfortunately, nobody wants to invest the 140 bucks.

 

11 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

I'm using the stuff on all the custom "chrome" parts on the interior of the '66 Chevelle I'm finishing up. Things like switch bezels, chrome strips that tie the custom console into the styling of the OEM dash, etc.

The net effect is that you look at the interior and it looks stock...unless you really know '66 Chevelles....just what the owner wanted, a low-key not-in-your-face-visually car.

The finish is almost identical to the OEM "chrome" on interior plastic parts...and it's saved me a lot of grief, with not having to mill everything from aluminum and polish it.

Ok, I know this sounds kind of stupid and I can't believe I am going to suggest this but here it goes.?  Alsa has just released a special clear coat called Miracle Clear, that(according to them) gives a clear coat with no fogging of the underlying easy chrome.  Now here comes the stupid part.  They are selling a gallon of the stuff for $79.  Ok, ok I here it now.  Why in heck would I want a gallon of the stuff.  I will never use that much.  Well, here is the kicker.  They are giving you 4oz of Easy clear to go with it for $79 for both.    Joe, you said nobody is willing to pay $150 for a starter kit which is 2oz of base and silver. So you are getting twice the amount with a gallon of clear thrown in.    That makes easy chrome far cheaper than this product at $37 for 1/2 oz. (assuming my math is correct a 15ml =.5oz).  What you do with the extra clear is up to you.  Sell it off to your friends, sell it on ebay, throw it away it doesn't matter.  Oh, and here is the page - https://alsacorp.com/product/miracle-clear/