Chrome spray paint

[Salvatore]

Has anybody ever used it? Does it work? Whats the best brand? I want to touch up a couple small spots on some vintage Cragars. Will this work? Thanks for the help. Sam

[x Baldwin Motion]

Haven't tried that in 30 years. Looked like bright flat silver, but we've come a long way in rattle can technology. I can't imagine anything better than a 20 footer getting that treatment.

Let's see a few test sample photos so we all know how this works out. Good Luck !
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http://www.finishing.com/264/15.shtml

[m22mike]

Sam...NO...
The only thing it is good for is spraying the inside of tail light housings, and it has to be very light coats.

Mike

[x Baldwin Motion]

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/kil...llerchrome.htm

[m22mike]

That's some interesting stuff, hay Sammy let us know how it works.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[Unreal]

I used some to replicate silver cad. Sprayed it on, allowed to almost dry, and buffed the &quot;chrome&quot; off with a rag. What I ended up with was the best alternative to the real thing I have seen.

I also used it for the inside of the tail light housing with good results.

As a chrome touchup, it's not worth a flip, in my opinion.

[1969L78Nova]

Used the stuff to &quot;chrome&quot; some plasic parts. (The plastic overs between headrests and seats). The trick is to spray it on in extremely thin layers.

[Salvatore]

So basically don't waste time or money trying to touch up some imperfections on Cragar SS wheels. If that is the case than I will just polish them up. Thanks for the help. Sam

[XXXGoldL34M20]

i tried that chrome spray on my original plastic vent knobs.
the results were a bright silver,i did not like it and decided to just put replacements that have a great chrome finish.
i just dont thing a spray bomb can ever come close to chrome.

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
The only thing it is good for is spraying the inside of tail light housings, and it has to be very light coats.

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I'd have to agree with Mike.

For 'some' interior applications I've had acceptable results using a material called Bare Metal Foil. It's very similar to the foil gum wrappers from years ago: an extremely thin, polished aluminum foil with a wax based adhesive backing. It's used mostly in (and designed for) the model car hobby. I've used it to touch-up spots on the chrome accents on door panels, dash trim, knobs, etc. , ...... but I don't think I'd trust it for any exterior applications.