Chrome spray cans . whos used any ,what looks like chrome?

[Bfxr6r]

Rust-Oleum 7718830 7718-830 Metallic Chrome Spray Paint seems to be close

Krylon Premium Metal Coating Original Chrome at spotlight gets a review as chrome looking

the 2 supercheap ones get reviewed as just silver the bunnings ones get reviewed as "silver metallic ,so would cold galv for that matter ,

VHT ?? anyone used non repair shop available chrome spray cans .

White Knight 300G Super Chrome at bunnings gets 4/5 stars.

alsa ,ive seen the tube of it, but $50 for 25ml , might well be the one!?..

but they all have shiney can lids but non have any actual paint sprayed on them for a real looksee , maybe thats what ill have to do ,browse for 10 mins and take some pics for this post ,

anyone got any sprayed on a lid already ,?? yes i searched for chrome , but no posts started with it

my daughter draws and paints (artisticly) and i want my bf6 rocker cover chromed up ,without taking it off and taking it to electroplaters as a;i only have one running classic,,b;id have to get a second rocker cover and then have it chromed also for the wall ,,
i only want the visible front and exhaust side done ,so ill teach her to mask off ect. maybe ill get her to start on the towball , then bike rack to test out different brands , then my vintage 3 speed pedal trike needs export silver chromed over...... TA WIFIVE

[happy1]

Hi,
Are you talking about the black plastic cover above the coils, or the aluminum valve cover?

I don't think any spray can like that will be very successful, going directly on the plastic.
You may need an adhesive primer, followed by light grey primer, then finally the topcoat.
Spraying it while it is in the engine bay will just be messy.

Anyway, there is one spray can that have impressed me lately with how shiny it is, and how well it covers. That is 'Silver Zink' spray from Supercheap Auto. However it is not very robust against wear and scratches.

Cheers,

[whitelion65]

Check out GoFurther’s Oxford White Ecoboost Mustang thread. He has done (as always) a comprehensive write-up on this (though NOT chrome).

[The Yeti]

Keen to find out how you go as I have a few things I want to do

I’ve been looking at this product

https://vgautopaints.com.au/products...e=autocomplete

[73 4V XB]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

Keen to find out how you go as I have a few things I want to do

I’ve been looking at this product

https://vgautopaints.com.au/products...e=autocomplete

It looks pretty good but I don’t about the longevity of it. Here’s a video.
https://youtu.be/KBtdU10PIcE

[jmack]

gee its not cheap but does look good .might look at this for redoing the chrome on dashes

[roKWiz]

Most chrome paints aren't that good after a while they tend to dull to a silver anyway.
Had good and bad results with Chromebrite and the other UHT product found at most truck supply stores.
Not sure about undercover engine parts but bumpers, wheels and grilles do need constant touching up from dull. below are all painted with Chromebrite.

[Citroënbender]

Is that bluestone?

[jmack]

chromebrite was a silver at best thank god for bud wheels and stainless steel inserts

[Rallye Sport]

I used the Anchor brand chrome coloured rattle packs many years ago. They're an acrylic lacquer from memory. Results were pretty good but like previously stated may not be suitable for engine bays.
If the VHT stuff is anything the same as the black engine enamel its worth a practice on something else first, the stuff sprays with the consistency of custard and takes a bit to get a decent finish.
That and clean with prep wash very well, it'll fish eye at the slightest hint of wax or grease.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by jmack

chromebrite was a silver at best thank god for bud wheels and stainless steel inserts

Yeh, I'll stick to 5 spoke Dayton's and buy some Supachrome rims later.
Budd's don't look right on this. Got the SS inserts on the other small trucks.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Is that bluestone?

No. Harcourt granite.