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Chrome trees are always my worth nightmare. :x :x I have been using different products trying to achieve that mirror chrome look, but even with "alclad" the big pieces seem to turn out a little dull.

Finally I think I found what would be the answer to my endless search for a reliable and affordable system to chrome parts.

This company has a great variety of products; they have beatifull candy colors, prisma colors,etc.

Take a look at this gorgeous candy colors.

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/candyconc...candy_price.htm

Now, when things get serious is here, watch this video and see for yourselvs :shock: :shock: !!!!!!!!!!

http://alsacorp.com/products/killercans/kc...c_chrome1_H.wmv

Posted

It looks pretty good, after seeing the demo. But... Their Killer Kans are $40! I don't see the chrome spray cans listed, so I wonder if they cost more?

You have to ask yourself... Whats the price of a great paint job? :shock:

Posted

Looks like great stuff. The price is a bit steep, but I believe that amount of pieces you could "chrome" would make the cost per piece a good value. Steve, the Chrome costs the same as well. From the video, it looks like you could get quite a bit of stuff painted with one can.

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After seeing Bob Downie and the ACME club test on the available chrome substitutes, I'll stick to Alclad. Check out their photo test:

http://public.fotki.com/grdeyed/model_cars-1/chrome-test/

Chris

Thanks for that link... That really was informative! Looks like Spaz Stix is the overall best chrome. I'll stick to Alclad, also, unless I happen across some SS.

I find that any chrome paint relies on the stuation in which its layed down. I've experienced both miserable failure and bright, shining moments with Alclad!

$149 for the complete Killer set!?!? :shock: No thanks...

Posted
I'll just be sending mine out to Chrome+. $15 to do a 6X8 inch tree and it is chrome. I really don't think that's very much when I can get around 14 or 15 bumpers and grills on a tree.

A buck a peice?? That's not expensive.

Chrome+ does great work! Best aftermarket chrome I've experienced. However I rarely have a need to get anything near a whole tree of chrome done anymore, and can't plan ahead much because I'm constantly building what I just bought. That's why Spazstix and Alclad II are good for me-they're instant gratification. I've heard that Tamiya AS-12 spray has a similar appearance, I'm going to grab a can of it to find out if it does look as good.

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