Chrome Plating

[03Marauderman]

Who is doing chrome plating, who is dependable?

[peteski]

If you were to look around, there are several threads on this subjects.  Here's one I just posted in yesterday.

 

[BlackSheep214]

Why not use Molotow chrome pens? They come in 3 different tip sizes.

Edited January 6, 2021 by BlackSheep214

[peteski]

Because I prefer the durability and the "real chrome-like" shine of vacuum metalizing.  I do use silver/chrome  paint markers (like Molotow) to touch up the sprue gate blemish on the chromy parts.

[StevenGuthmiller]

3 hours ago, peteski said:

Because I prefer the durability and the "real chrome-like" shine of vacuum metalizing.  I do use silver/chrome  paint markers (like Molotow) to touch up the sprue gate blemish on the chromy parts.

I agree.

Molotow is absolutely no substitute for "real" chrome.

Molotow's durability is highly questionable and I've heard all too many stories of it losing it's chrome like luster over time.

Not to mention that even light handling will damage the finish.

I don't even use it for small parts anymore, preferring Alclad's equal finish and better durability.

 

 

 

Steve