Re chroming ?

[Spooky 52]

It has been a while since I have been really active in the hobby. When I was last active, Chrome Tech USA was still around. Are there any plating services that does what CTU did? If not, what is the best method to rechrome parts? Thanks.

[Dpate]

Don't know about any service that does chrome plating around my area.  My method of de-chroming and re-chroming is as follow.  

1. Super clean full strength.  Spray bottles are not full strength only gallon version. Super clean will not hurt the plastic and can be reused over and over until used up (Basically not stripping the chrome off that good)

2. Clean parts off with dawn dish soap.  Any imperfections fix before next step. 

3. There are a few gloss black you can use for the base such as:" Mr.hobby gloss black, Alclad gloss black base, Humbrul gloss black, probably even tamiya LP gloss black.  Do not use acrylic version of any gloss black. I use alclad gloss black base and never had any issues.

4. Your favorite chrome.  Alclad, spaz stix, etc.  You have to mist the stuff on around 10-15 PSI and don't over do it.  Over do it and you'll lose the effect.  Will take practice........  Once it's dry wipe off the paint dust and buff a little bit to shine.  Only chrome i use is alclad and spaz stix.

You can also use molotow chrome pens to do parts too or touch ups etc just be mindful of touching it to much cause of drying issues.

Edited August 28, 2021 by Dpate

[Can-Con]

Little Motor Kar Company is still in business but be warned, regular customers take priority over new ones so you might have a bit of a wait seeing as he's really the only one left that does model car parts, AFAIK.

[Tom Geiger]

32 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

Little Motor Kar Company is still in business but be warned, regular customers take priority over new ones so you might have a bit of a wait seeing as he's really the only one left that does model car parts, AFAIK.

And Steve remember he’s 80 years old!  Folks be patient, you’re lucky he’s helping folks!

Edited August 28, 2021 by Tom Geiger