Another chrome option

[Monty]

This video just dropped and I figured you guys would be interested in the subject matter, especially the options for application.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcbNlbwULlU

 

 

 

[StevenGuthmiller]

I watched the whole video, and while it looks like some good stuff, he never mentioned anything about what to me is the most important aspect of any of these types of products, which is the durability factor.

He did elude to the fact that it may be able to be cleared with a 2K clear, which is a non-starter for me anyway, as I won’t have any of that stuff in my house.

Too many horror stories to consider getting started on that.

So, as is the usual case, until I can be absolutely assured that it can be detailed with washes, not be dulled by handling, etc, etc, I’m certainly not going to drop $60.00 on it.

With the apparent probability that another vacuum metalization provider will soon be coming on line, I will certainly go that route before I’ll take the expensive chance on another same old, same old chrome paint option.

Just the way I see it.

 

 

 

Steve

[slusher]

Not everyone air brushes..

[Bainford]

Does this stuff have a name, or do I have to actually click on that video link?

[vintagerpm]

35 minutes ago, Bainford said:

Does this stuff have a name, or do I have to actually click on that video link?

Ultralumen. $60 for 4 OZ on Etsy.

[Monty]

1 hour ago, slusher said:

Not everyone air brushes..

Part of the reason I posted the video.  It can also be applied with a paintbrush or daubed on with a clean cloth.  Examples shown of each. 

[Monty]

14 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

I watched the whole video, and while it looks like some good stuff, he never mentioned anything about what to me is the most important aspect of any of these types of products, which is the durability factor.

He did elude to the fact that it may be able to be cleared with a 2K clear, which is a non-starter for me anyway, as I won’t have any of that stuff in my house.

Too many horror stories to consider getting started on that.

So, as is the usual case, until I can be absolutely assured that it can be detailed with washes, not be dulled by handling, etc, etc, I’m certainly not going to drop $60.00 on it.

With the apparent probability that another vacuum metalization provider will soon be coming on line, I will certainly go that route before I’ll take the expensive chance on another same old, same old chrome paint option.

Just the way I see it.

 

 

 

Steve

Just presenting another option.  I thought this might be of interest because it doesn't require an airbrush to apply. 

[Mothersworry]

Thanx fer posting this...nice to know when sumthin new comes up for consideration.

Unfortunately no real discussion of this "new" chrome paints durability wuz offered...that is the question...can it be handled without damaging the reflectivity. All of the current Chrome "paints" are too fragile, is this one any better? I dunno, the video didn't tell me.

Edited November 18, 2024 by Mothersworry

[StevenGuthmiller]

3 hours ago, Monty said:

Just presenting another option.  I thought this might be of interest because it doesn't require an airbrush to apply. 

Certainly.

It’s always good to have information on new products.

I’m just skeptical, as I always am with the latest “silver bullet”.

Especially with these chrome paints which generally end up being just the latest incarnation of the same old stuff.

I can see the revelation that it can be applied in different ways, but in all honesty, I have yet to see anything that’s any better than good old fashioned Alclad.

 

 

 

 

Steve