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For those of you that would like to have chrome parts on your hot rod or a Nascars or even have old model car parts chromed, this might be the answer.
I found this by accident and some of you may be aware of this, but some might not know. If it works as good, as it shows..... icon_thumbsup.gif

Check these videos out...!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvtRYZ5EasA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-1cTpSZ1l8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V_2dhklg4E

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Sure looks better than Spaz Stik and/or Alclad. Who's going to try it first?

Try it first? Guess you don't remember "Treehugger Dave" and that whole fiasco...

Problem with this stuff (it's all based on the technique used to make mirrors) is the chemicals have a short shelf life and one kit is probably 25 lifetimes worth for a scale modeler. So you'd never use up all the chemicals in time to make it practical. Maybe if a group of guys got together split the costs and did everything they needed chromed in one shot it might be practical cost-wise, but what advantage would that have over just sending batches of parts out for plating? Could be something someone could invest in and offer as a service like the plating companies. I just don't see being practical for small-volume occasional at home use. Stuff's not cheap.

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I kinda sorta remember a guy saying all kinds of things that he never backed up.

I know it was too good to be true (practical). I guess I'll be sticking with Spaz Stik and Alclad.

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If they could make a modeler's size kit for maybe $40-$50 and it stayed usable for a couple years it might be worth it. It still needs a glossy basecoat unless the plastic is already really shiny and will need a clearcoat if it's going to be handled so you'd still be breaking out the airbrush.

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Well guys, I saw this video awhile ago, it is made in the UK. My daughter is living there so I had her inquire about it. The next Christmas when she came home, well under the tree was the system. Now I haven't used it yet because like you said a lot of product and it has a limited shelf life once open. So once I get together with a bunch of guy up here I will crack it open. But looks good to me.

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