Is Chrome Spray Paint Worth the Hype?

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In this video, we're exploring the potential of using chrome spray paint. Specifically, we're looking at whether or not chrome spray paint is worth the hype.
Chrome spray paint is a popular tool among DIYers. But is it really as good as people say? In this video, we'll explore the pros and cons of using chrome spray paint and determine whether it's worth the investment.
Does chrome spray paint work? Is it a thing? Can a rattle can really reproduce the chrome look? Is chrome paint worth the investment?
Today we’ll try out the internet’s “best” chrome spray paint to see if it’s worth the effort. Request a free sticker at www.keeponwrenching.com

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@JohnDaker_singer 5 ай бұрын

After the primer, it's best to pop the part in the oven on 200 degrees for a couple of hours. Then after the black, do the same. There were too many coats done too soon, so nothing was able to cure.

@stickman-1 4 ай бұрын

I agree. I'm not thinking it'll save the project, but oven baking paint really changes it's finish alot.

@user-sq9td8nu9i 4 ай бұрын

I would have sanded it with v fine grit paper between layers

@JohnDaker_singer 4 ай бұрын

@@user-sq9td8nu9i yep. That too.

@stevenwalker1883 4 ай бұрын

100% agree , I wet sanded up to 3000 between each black base , and it was so shiny and reflective , I gave it many days between coats , this chrome is enamel , which makes a big difference as it won't react to lacquer bases , and their clear coat barely tints the finish .

@bigfoot-id8bv 5 ай бұрын

Try “glazing putty” on the pits after the 1st 2 primer coats than wet sand, works great.

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks so much. Getting better every day!

@user-sq9td8nu9i 4 ай бұрын

seems the part is holed, unless its just the light playing tricks - i would have made sure its air-tight @@KeepOnWrenching

@Pro1er 11 ай бұрын

Just an FYI, never wear gloves with a bench grinder, if the glove wraps around the wheel you probably won't be giving anyone the finger anymore.

@NikkiNikorasu 10 ай бұрын

Tear-away gloves are a thing for that exact purpose. I work with angle, bench and die grinders daily. I hate to say that I know they work, but on the bright side... at least they worked.

@KeepOnWrenching 8 ай бұрын

Noted! Great point. Thank you.

@OneTequilaTwoTequila 6 ай бұрын

I have to disagree with you on that one. There are a lot of tools where it is essential to NOT wear gloves. Drill presses and lathes are two perfect examples. Very dangerous to wear gloves with these tools. Basically, any powerful machine that spins something that can catch the glove and pull you in. However, abrasive tools like grinding wheels and SOFT wire wheels are extremely unlikely to grab a tight-fitting glove and pull your hand in. However, these tools will remove the skin from your knuckles in a heartbeat if they bump the wheel or if the thing you're holding catches and pulls your hand in for a knuckle bump on the wheel. If you use grinders for any time at all, you'll know what I'm talking about. It WILL happen - MANY times.

@scottmoto 5 ай бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Ignore that advise. Wear your gloves.

@scottmoto 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely wrong. Where do you guys come from?? Gloves like he wore are fine. It's oversized, clunky gloves that can cause a problem. Keep your unfounded advise to yourself.

@bruteforce76 4 ай бұрын

In a past life I worked on propulsion controls for the USN. When we did an overhaul/rebuild on the system components, we would use a coat of silver then clear to give them a cadmium grey look.

@user-mc6rd6nx6z 4 ай бұрын

by the time you buy all that paint you could order a brand new chrome covered part for pennys on the dollar

@atlasgunther8947 Ай бұрын

And when you include time and labor and cancer treatments from paint, just go new for big savings including yourself.

@alasdair4161 4 ай бұрын

I know they aren't paint but I purchased a couple of chrome marker pens with a variety of tip sizes and I'm impressed with the results. The finish has a 90% chrome like luster, and it's actually great for repairing chrome pieces with rust marks or other minor damage. I repaired my cars chrome steering wheel emblem and it's hard to pick where the original chrome had flaked off the plastic, and it's holding up well. I also filled a few pits in a fender after treating with rust converter using a q tip, and so far after using the marker pen the results are well blended, still visible as a slight blemish but overall the repairs are not noticeable.

@boilerhousegarage 4 ай бұрын

I did a video on those chrome pens to see if they can restore headlamp reflectors and I also painted up a bolt head and plastic dash piece.

@user-vs6ck9rb3n 3 ай бұрын

They are paint, I do believe they're oil based,and you can clear coat them

@tedwells3776 7 ай бұрын

I have used a couple of them. They are close but not true mirror and soft. Rubs off really easily even after recommended clear. I use automotive mirror chrome wrap. Cheap tough and looks great

@KeepOnWrenching 7 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea! I need to look into that. Thanks.

@bigmac1598 Жыл бұрын

About a year ago I chrome painted the reflector area on the inside of the driving lights on my slk320. Fantastic

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

I could see it working good enough for that.

@carlosavila8482 10 ай бұрын

Hola, por favor me podrías dar el nombre del producto? Necesito pintar el interior de mis faros. Gracias

@alanatkielski2572 Ай бұрын

Here’s a good tip for you to use. Use golf tea’s upside down to hold up small parts that have a hole in them. A good stable base! And, on the painting small items like that was a heat gun on the lowest setting, after a few minutes of spraying . To help bake and set the parts coating even better.

@KeepOnWrenching 8 күн бұрын

Oh I like it!

@oldieman730 10 ай бұрын

The black basecoat should be properly dry before applying chrome, otherwise it can do what it did. Also, no clear over the chrome, as it will dull the effect.

@KeepOnWrenching 9 ай бұрын

I’ll try again and dry longer

@alleycatcapone6163 4 ай бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenchingdid that work?

@greygtv6 4 ай бұрын

I'm not sure of the brand I used, but I had reasonable results with chrome spray. Problem was it was useless. Touching or polishing it turned it black. It was a while back, but I seem to remember the clear doing the same thing.

@oinkoink870 4 ай бұрын

Clearcoat powder over. chrome powdercoat will dull slightly.

@stevenwalker1883 4 ай бұрын

I have had no good luck in the past with clears , but I used the clear they make just for the chrome , I was very surprised, but it actually works , you get maybe 2% reduction in lustre.

@bossdog1480 4 ай бұрын

I used to refurbish pushbikes over 50 years ago. I used to use chrome spray back then. It wasn't perfect but it was passable. It had a semi-gloss finish, but it was definitely chrome.

@tookalook1 4 ай бұрын

I have been a spray-men for 47 years i have pounded products on everything from auto repair to water towers and bridges from car plant to diamond mines in the NWT 🇨🇦. I now have 42 % of one lung capacity. My left lung is totally destroyed. I never smoked and have COPD and asthma. I shot every type of chemical out of every type of gun available. Thank God you youngsters will never have to ingest MEK xylene vinyls … best wishes

@bossdog1480 4 ай бұрын

50 years painting here.@@tookalook1

@normandothegreat 5 ай бұрын

I used that chrome paint to turn a piece of glass into a mirror, it worked perfectly. Water based clearcoat is the best to top the chrome paint as an intercoat, then spraymax can be applied days later. Your gloss black basecoat works best when you use a 2K product and allow it to fully cure. Also, several extremely light coats of the chrome yield a better result than fewer thick coats. Createx offers a great water based clearcoat line that requires their reducer, but there is a learning curve for using it. Barbetos Rex has a lot of content for spraying chrome paint, great stuff. 😊👍

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Interesting. I’ve been told it works well on clear plastics

@user-zx8qq1so7j 5 ай бұрын

Don't believe you..

@normandothegreat 5 ай бұрын

@@user-zx8qq1so7j and why not? I'm BASF certified in substrates and topcoats, have been since the early 90s, I have nothing to gain from lying.

@user-sq9td8nu9i 4 ай бұрын

thin/light sprays - always

@cujoedaman 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you mentioned the SprayMax clear coat, too many people just get any old clear coat, but they aren't UV protectant. Side note, you should wear a mask when using the SprayMax, since it's a two-part spray, it's essentially like actual car paint/clear coats that you mix to use with a spray gun and it'll really mess up your lungs (though, technically, we should wear a mask when painting regardless).

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Learned my lesson on my first restoration. Had a small gas leak and ruined a beautiful tank.

@cujoedaman 5 ай бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Yeah, the SprayMax just dumps the contents too, I've had runs that I had to sand and respray, it's unforgiving if you're not used to it.

@chris01479 4 ай бұрын

Wow, what a awesome work. Can I ask what is the minimum temperature did you spray inside? I have read on Google it say the ideal temperature is between 50f to 60f as I wasn't sure so that's why I ask.

@rongamblin2107 4 ай бұрын

Right On MD6945 , just then my wife landed, I'm giving 5 Golden stars for the fun we had here. BTW. This would have been an excellent candidate for the VHT that's Vapor Honing Technology just a few doors down the street. God Bless yall and keep em happy.

@ebubbyy 10 ай бұрын

yeah I used the krylon "chrome" on some stuff. it had a nice metalic effect but it looked a lot closer to bare metal than chrome.

@KeepOnWrenching 9 ай бұрын

I felt like it was like a clean aluminum color…no polish.

@darthbilbo 7 ай бұрын

I've used Spaz Stix for years. The dull finish when it dried was the residual overspray of the product. It's supposed to be dusted off when cured. You pretty much sealed the residue over the glossy metal finish that was underneath.

@KeepOnWrenching 6 ай бұрын

I need to try it again. Surely I can get better results.

@iwannaapple7190 4 ай бұрын

What do you mean "residual overspray"? Do you also mean your supposed to wipe it off and spray again?

@Spiked502 5 ай бұрын

I have tried a number of chrome sprays and the only one that seems to work is Revell. It's made for plastic models. I am using it on steel chrome wheels with no black or primer. For prep I clean the chrome with alcohol and then just spray it. No need to sand chrome down. It looks pretty good. Like real chrome. I did my first one about a week ago and havn't touched it yet to see how durable it is. At $50 a can I barely get 2 wheels out of it. I'll get back to you on the final results.

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

The Revell tends to get mentioned a lot. Will need to try it.

@jimbosvidbits6166 3 ай бұрын

What year is this? Dude, I have used spray chrome paint back in the past century. Worked for me & looked good 😊

@KEVINPAGEkf4znl 4 ай бұрын

Dip your car showed Liquid Mirror that looked ok but what if yo baked it on heat up the part spray it the heated again??

@ashleym2878 5 ай бұрын

Needs to be super smooth putty sanding ect more you prep the better the results. Though most spray can chromes never usually look chrome they also don't use clear that just turns it grey

@steventurner3901 4 ай бұрын

Spaz Stix is normally meant for the RC bodies. Since we paint those on the inside to avoid scratches, the inside part of the body always looked gray, like what you have achieved. While the inside though looks very close to real. When it talks about using a black backer, though, the black is suppose to back up that color once it's already been sprayed. Just a heads up! Love the bike!

@stevenwalker1883 4 ай бұрын

I'm using their chrome for external parts for an RC truck , and with loads of care and a very smooth part , it goes down perfect , their clear for it doesn't murder the finish either .

@lmarcos53 4 ай бұрын

Did you only spray one coat of the chrome? Would multiple coats do better?

@dondagy9109 5 ай бұрын

Spaz stix has two blends. One for inside lexan and has to be backed, and they make a outside formula, to put on like normal over a base. But if you want craziness, a company called alsa makes amazing chrome like you see on lambos and stuff like that.

@silverfoxstacker1588 4 ай бұрын

I’ve used cheap spray chrome on little projects that turned out tons better than your cover did

@LL-xv1gt Жыл бұрын

Not sure about that type chrome. Been there done that yrs ago. Knew turned gray... it has to be extremely smooth and hot weather better. Can't clear spray chrome. It will work until you touch it. I have done it, but not last.

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

It was worth a shot. One of the recommendations was to clear it to see if it brought a better result. Nope. Lol

@laurentcaron9970 4 ай бұрын

I've used dupli color chrome and it has stayed light gray ,i've put 2 clear cots and it has stayed light gray again.

@tommontague5721 5 ай бұрын

Filler primer and black epoxy paint makes a good look for those carb tops..

@rija-ss6xj 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for saving me money! Great video!

@KeepOnWrenching 19 күн бұрын

You’re welcome!

@donk1822 4 ай бұрын

I bought a pot of Humbrol metallic chrome paint many years ago to do some detailing on an Avro Vulcan models undercarriage. The thing was that you had to allow it to dry, then you polished it to get the chrome finish. Looked extremely effective at the scale. Which has made me think! The X part of my Subaru XT badge is looking very sad, I might just see if it looks OK on a slightly larger scale. I'll let you know how I get on, might be the answer you're looking for?

@Susan70003 4 ай бұрын

Make a video and post on you tube.

@joes3485 5 ай бұрын

Your results match with my own. I was trying various spray-paints that said they were "Chrome" finish. I tried several on some electronic transformer end bells and was never pleased with the results. I had one that approached what I wanted, but when the paint dried, if you ever touched it with your fingers it ruined the finish. I tried spraying it with various clear coats or clear lacquer to protect the finish and every thing I tried ruined the finish I already had. I think you are correct - chrome spray paint is not a thing!

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Yeah…it’s a myth as far as I can tell. Can’t believe it’s not something that’s able to be formulated.

@zander1960 5 ай бұрын

i used chrome spay to refurbish motorcycle wheels. Prepped and slowly added coats. Started as dull aluminum, then leave between coats.. gradually with more light coating it turned to bright chrome. Brilliant! Now the kicker.. started clear coat and instantly turned back to aluminium - and yes i'd left plenty of time between coats. Days of prep and spraying wasted. Should have left off clear coat. But hey, you learn.

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Do you remember what product you used?

@jeffmosier3145 4 ай бұрын

K1 not K2 is what's needed for spray chrome finishes..K1 keeps the chrome look

@maiknagradic1157 Ай бұрын

If you don't use clear then you have to check out if your chrome paint it's sustainable against UV and enviromental conditions.

@kaibailey3115 2 ай бұрын

i bought the spaz stix once and i tested it on a piece or cardboard before trying it on the part i was planning on painting. i got the same results as you without the clear and following the directions to the T. tried it again on another piece but instead of just laying a heavy coat on i would do light coats and kinda got a mirror finish. its possible with a better prep i could have gotten what we were looking for.

@KeepOnWrenching 2 ай бұрын

Noted. I’ll try again.

@wolfmansgoodies 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video man

@pd1jdw630 11 ай бұрын

Yeah the only paint that I have seen ever closely resembling chrome is by Revell. the scale model manufacturer from Germany.

@KeepOnWrenching 8 ай бұрын

Need to give that a try

@damoncrowfeather4655 3 ай бұрын

Eastwood makes a product called Liquid Chrome, and they also sell cans of the 2k clear.. There is another product called Killer Chrome, but I haven't ever tried it.

@lizard944 4 ай бұрын

Best part of the video was the expansion of my vocabulary to include, "From a galloping horse..." LOL

@KeepOnWrenching 4 ай бұрын

I love that saying. Lol

@haroldbell213 4 ай бұрын

Go have those carb tops and have them chromed.Any fuel gets on it will break it down.

@billbilly 4 ай бұрын

in Scotland for added effect...we speak of a blind man on a galloping horse.

@lizard944 4 ай бұрын

@@billbilly That would also be my line of thought. Something like, "From a galloping horse, my Bondo job looks pretty good!" LOL

@rockharvey5787 8 ай бұрын

Alsa Easy Chrome is the only paint that I know of that actually looks like real chrome, but it ain’t cheap!

@KeepOnWrenching 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Will check some out.

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up.

@ytwatcher8288 Жыл бұрын

Great production showing details, impressive for garage projects...good camera work

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do the best I can.

@profinance1963 3 ай бұрын

Facts don't lie. I think you laid it out in full view. I just wanted to let you know that you'll get no rebuttal from me. Great job!

@LL-xv1gt Жыл бұрын

Chrome has to flash off very fast, room temp hot, etc. Done it, looked beautiful. Clear coat turned it gray. It can be done, difficult. Spay can???

@KeepOnWrenching 8 ай бұрын

It’s tricky for sure. Will keep experimenting.

@constancecrispell3684 3 ай бұрын

He didn't cure in between coats I've used it iget crome finish shine I aso buff lightly after curing before clear coating

@daniellambert9533 5 ай бұрын

I used chrome spray on my stainless steel outdoor table that was starting to rust. I sanded it well and cleaned it well and sprayed it twice. After it dried I sanded it very lightly with very fine sandpaper and gave it two coats of clear gloss. It looks good but not chrome. More of a light grey. I am satisfied with how my table looks since it was really looking shabby but thinking it was going to be chrome was a fantasy.

@Woodwerker 4 ай бұрын

5 minutes between coats? I have been painting things from spray can for years and 5 minutes does not seem enough to me but I could be wrong.

@stevenwalker1883 4 ай бұрын

Yeah 5 minutes won't even finish gassing out an acrylic , you need to wait at least a day .

@fenthedog Ай бұрын

you should have done multiple super light sprays. Thats why you use black as a base, you just covered the thing in the chrome paint, it needs just a thin layer.

@KeepOnWrenching 8 күн бұрын

Yup. Light coats appears to be very important

@user-fg2lh2kk6l 5 ай бұрын

clear coat works have used it in the past thats any color have to do gas tank on 1973 honda scrambler 450

@brucecook3297 5 ай бұрын

Sure would like to know how spray paint cans have a bright chrome cap, how does the paint company do this?

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Very misleading! Agreed.

@stevenwalker1883 4 ай бұрын

Iv always wondered myself , drives me insane , Tamiya make an "anodised blue" looks great on the lid , but is utterly pathetic sprayed .

@danaeverhart6487 5 ай бұрын

Also baking the painted surfaces tends to produce more chrome look

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

I didn’t see a recommendation to bake it. I’ll keep an eye out for that.

@marygott66 5 ай бұрын

Being in the auto body business you're supposed to send the primer between coats the smooth and fill in clean off and so the black paint has something to stick to like the sanded surface of the primer you must send it primer is like a liquid filler

@Dpezz41 4 ай бұрын

When i raced RC cars i used the spaz stix on a car i painted for my cousin. It worked just fine. However you paint those car bodys from the inside so maybe it changes how its viewed but like i said it worked just fine.

@marcusablpn 25 күн бұрын

I see alot of KZfaq videos showing them shaking the can while spraying the paint and that’s what the instructions said maybe try it again.

@KeepOnWrenching 25 күн бұрын

I need to try again for sure. Thanks for the tip

@user-ox3cr2cp5z 4 ай бұрын

You sand out the primer after it's dry and then if it hasn't filled the imperfections then recoat and sand again until ithas filled the imperfections.

@ColAngus 4 ай бұрын

Have you tried Revell Chrom Spray? It's the only mirror finish spray Ive seen

@catrakes5276 3 ай бұрын

Was gonna say the same. Not sure how it holds up outside of models but Revell chrome is great

@howardsmith613 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your video ,you really tried.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 ай бұрын

I really did! Thank you.

@deanbrunner261 5 ай бұрын

I've seen some fair results with chrome powder coating. I don't know how durable it was and the whole process

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Interesting. Will need to look into it.

@doglegjake6788 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing a great video

@KeepOnWrenching 8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@user-sq9td8nu9i 4 ай бұрын

pin holes? fill them in first with two part filler, sand it down, no need for expensive spray filler; leave it painted black?. you can also buy adhesive chrome tape

@whatugonnadu 2 ай бұрын

Spaz Stix is meant for painting the inside of polycarbonate r/c car bodies. You need a perfectly smooth surface no matter what.

@KeepOnWrenching 2 ай бұрын

I’ll try again. Fun experiment

@ernestporee3697 Ай бұрын

Get some speed shapes and practice also light coats and you have to seal before you clear

@KeepOnWrenching 8 күн бұрын

Lighter coats are apparently key

@solocam1962 4 ай бұрын

Gotta use auto-body chrome spray. Not a myth ... you can do it with the correct materials.

@petertropp7676 5 ай бұрын

So why is chrome paint on model parts so shiny?

@stevelabranche6119 5 ай бұрын

Totally off subject. @ 6:18 that Honda CB350cc. Notice the ignition key is right next to left exhaust pipe. Around 1972, I was 13 in Albuquerque NM, I dumped my Dad's flat tracker in sand on right side, throttle stuck wide open. In my excitement I reached for key but I grabbed the red hot exhaust pipe. True Story.

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Yikes!!! I can see how that could happen. They can be relocated. Oof.

@stevelabranche6119 5 ай бұрын

I eventually got into Chrome and Polished Aluminum when I got a 79' Shovelhead and a 69' Chevelle. @@KeepOnWrenching

@paulneron375 4 ай бұрын

Bro your painting a piece of shit part!

@poolbob8776 2 ай бұрын

To this day your skin is still on that exhaust pipe.

@wayneosmand7652 5 ай бұрын

We are all still searching for the Holy Grail, thank you for doing this, saved me a lot of dollars!

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Yeah. It’s a myth. Save your money!

@jasonwight7726 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian for letting us know. I’d agree with your assessment. No chrome there unfortunately

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

It was worth a shot.

@oldpanamacitybeach 4 ай бұрын

Reflection in any surface is a function of smoothness. If it's not a perfectly smooth surface it will not reflect. So, there was not hope for your project regardless what it was painted with. In the painting segment, there was a lot of blushing going on throughout...for several reasons...primarily not enough cure time between coats...way too close when spraying and paints that dry too quickly. The "chrome" color blushed instantly when it hit the surface of your part. Consider using slow drying paints. Colors that takes hours to dry allows the paint time to smooth out and become more reflective before it becomes hard.

@Jay-pm6xb 3 ай бұрын

I really like that demistion . Thank you

@scarce911 4 ай бұрын

Alsacorp mirror chrome still around?

@akaski777 5 ай бұрын

How do the get the chrome finish on the paint caps they are plastic

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

That’s a great question

@scottmoto 5 ай бұрын

The caps are not painted, the plastic comes that color.

@kernowforester811 3 ай бұрын

Here in the UK, a product called Go Chrome produces an excellent chrome like finish. Lacquering is a pain. I'll be trying water based lacquer. I tried Rustoleum chrome effect paint, and it is basically just silver! Stays soft, and cannot take a lacquer coat, useless.

@andywright2606 8 ай бұрын

Hey mate before you give up on spray on chrome all together can you try a product called Alsa Easy Chrome please. Yes it's expensive but compared to that rubbish you just tried it's chalk and cheese. I think you will change your mind about spray on chrome being a myth 🤔, not as good as real chrome obviously but give it a go and let us know what you think. Actually, a spray off between the Alsa Easy Chrome and another good one, which is Revell Spray Chrome, would be a great video. Cheers Andy

@KeepOnWrenching 8 ай бұрын

Will do. Thanks for the recommendations!

@HelpDesk-on7yo 2 ай бұрын

One really needs more time and or heating to get the black coats cured. Thanks.

@KeepOnWrenching 2 ай бұрын

Noted

@rondonovan4293 5 ай бұрын

After air dry , place in toaster oven and bake at 250 for half hour . Really makes the paint tough .

@dennisadams2240 5 ай бұрын

Might have skipped the grinder wheel, just the wire wheel. PoR 15, filler primer, and top coat.

@brianmatthews9697 5 ай бұрын

Clear does grey it out. Looks OK on a rear truck bumper. I found that Rustoleum chrome is the best one. I've tried them all. However, it tain't chrome! Regular primer underneath, no gloss black.

@brucesweatte3000 4 ай бұрын

I did Rust-Oleum Chrome on the front bumper of my truck That was a painted bumper And from 10 feet away you can't tell it's not Chrome Rust-Oleum makes a good product in this case

@EZ4U2Say11 5 күн бұрын

It works on rc car lexan bodies it has to be hot to turn to chrome like 85 in the room for each coat

@KeepOnWrenching 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@ebbeweber1310 2 ай бұрын

It's the prepwork that counts...

@DonziGT230 5 ай бұрын

Lots of fails in the application. And the 2K clear's life can be greatly extended by putting it in the fridge. I used a can for at least a week while working on different parts and got to use it all.

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the fridge!! That’s huge. I’ll try it for sure.

@ILSRWY4 5 ай бұрын

Try Ace Hardware's Metalic Finish, it has a mirrored chrome lid. ITs the closest I've found. I build a lot of Plastic Model Airplanes... And do a lot of WW2 natural metal finishes using paints... and Chrome and polished Aluminum are REALLY hard to do, And NEVER EVER clear coat it... because the clear coat turns it into a grayish tint or brings down the Metalic sheen. In Short, its just really really hard to reproduce chrome and /or polished aluminum. But Ace's is not too bad.

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@oinkoink870 4 ай бұрын

Chrome powder coated my bedroom light fixture.

@gwcastle2496 7 ай бұрын

The primer will shrink in time and crack off the part along with the topcoats you’ve applied

@KeepOnWrenching 7 ай бұрын

Yeah. It was a fun experiment tho.

@jasonbusch3624 4 ай бұрын

Spaz Stix is for clear Radio Control car bodies an it is a true mirror chrome. You can put a dollar bill next to it and it is a mirror image. Try spraying some on the inside of a shiny 2 liter plastic bottle it truly works. It just isn't for your application.

@chrisives4030 4 ай бұрын

Never use clear coat on metallic silver. The results are all the same. I use Rustolium metallic. Works great even without the black base coat. Take that part and hit it again with the Rustolium. You'll be surprised.

@tookalook1 4 ай бұрын

I want to send you a $ thanks for sharing! Cant wait for the nickel show!👏👏👏👍🇨🇦

@therealjosh Жыл бұрын

I need name 10 or 12 of those stickers, one for each calendar month.

@KeepOnWrenching Жыл бұрын

So you need 12. There are 12 months in a year. Allegedly.

@PapaVrooom 4 ай бұрын

there are so many variables that prevent the chrome effect - humidity, temperature, the layers underneath, etc . There are some great suggestions in the comments that could help but the real mirror like paints aren't that resilient. Even when successful I never seen it done on a part that is in an environment like an engine bay.

@ryanmcgarvie5020 4 ай бұрын

I think the spray can caps are powder coated some how

@Quarterhorse44 5 ай бұрын

I've had pretty good luck with it.

@Unforgettable_Name 4 ай бұрын

Fyi, the carb cap on your bike you used as a chrome comparison, isnt chrome.. thats nickel 👍

@mrgoodman6620 2 ай бұрын

Yep, I salvage nickel, zinc, copper, silver and gold (I'm yet to collect platinum) from various sources and use it to re-electroplate things just like this!

@Traxxbandit 5 ай бұрын

you need to do a nickel electrolysis. then do a high gloss polish. but first you need to do a way better job on removing the pits. get in to it with some fine gtit sand paper make it really smooth. then watch what you get. you will be happier in the end

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Definitely need to give that a try sometime!

@Traxxbandit 5 ай бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching I have seen it work. look at some of the toy restorations. they use it a lot. especially on some of the older tonka truck. and other trucks of the 50 through the 70s. it is amazing at how high shine it gets. it is really amazing. I do hope this helps in your search of chrome looking work. Plus it seems to hold for a very long time.

@morgansword 4 ай бұрын

I had my best luck with aluminum foil rubbed on the part and at best, still not chrome. Just took your eye off of the rusty look

@lennybaldacchino 5 ай бұрын

i can't see mirror anywhere loll, ???looks undercouated only,maybe it works like a camillion somehow it change itself occationly at times, how that works ???

@haroldbarringerjr7552 5 ай бұрын

Because it's made for clear polycarbonate RC car bodies!!!

@user-ts1ks2cg2l 3 ай бұрын

Quote " looks like aluminum spray paint " 😂😂😂😂 because thats what it is. good comedy material.

@KeepOnWrenching 3 ай бұрын

Very disappointing

@Aviopic Ай бұрын

Sigh, every chrome spray will turn out as silver when painted to thick. Think about it, why do you use a black gloss underneath? Because that's what is giving the shine but in order to do so the chrome needs to be layered very very thin which is hard with a rattle can which is why a painter would do this with an airbrush.

@KeepOnWrenching 8 күн бұрын

Great points

@Godzukidan 4 ай бұрын

You have to let the paint dry between coats. Two many coats and not enough dry time. I have had good luck with chrome paints but you have to be patient when using it. And then it looks good, but never like real chrome. 😎👍

@Airon79 2 ай бұрын

Maybe we're supposed to polish afterwards ?

@KeepOnWrenching 2 ай бұрын

No. I tried. I failed.

@Driessens_Peter 5 ай бұрын

i once used spray paint chrome that was pretty descent, i think it was dupli color, but could not clear it or even touch it, it went rigt of, its a myth indeed

@KeepOnWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up.