RKC
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What is the best chrome paint color available in an aerosol can that best resembles chrome for the dash and some engine brackets, etc? Thanks!
Chrome Paint
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Mudeblue
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Argent Silver and Chrome are two different finishes! Argent is a metallic finish and Chrome, well, it is just chrome. I have used the attached extensively in my restoration project for Argent and looks fine, and matched a paint that I also purchased that actually was labeled Argent, and can be bought at your local hardware store. When I use on metal, I also bake it on at 200 degrees for 20-30 minutes - put in in the oven, turn up to 200 degrees and let the oven cool off with piece in!
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While I haven't used it, I've read that Revell chrome paint is pretty good. The reviews I've seen have been for model cars etc. so I can't speak to durability and it's not cheap.
I suggest painting with black first.
Should be available at a well stocked hobby shop.
A search on YouTube will bring up a bunch of comparisons to other paints. One thing I've seen and tried is clear coating the chrome paint and that usually makes it look like aluminum rather than chrome, but YMMV.
This video compares a couple finishes and believe or not, chrome nail polish wins. I've tried this and it does look like chrome.
bigmoparjeff
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This stuff is the bees knees for detail work on the dash:
www.hobbylobby.com
Really looks close to the factory chrome trim, though I don't know if it will eventually start to oxidize and get dull over time.
Jeff
Silver Molotow Liquid Chrome - 2mm | Hobby Lobby | 1557081
Get Silver Molotow Liquid Chrome - 2mm online or find other 2mm products from HobbyLobby.com
Really looks close to the factory chrome trim, though I don't know if it will eventually start to oxidize and get dull over time.
Jeff
Take a walk on the wild side and wrap your items, easier than you think, if you screw up just take it off and try again.
Available on A----Zon, regular chrome, rose chrome, smoke chrome, copper chrome. Various sizes so you don't have to break the bank just trying.
Tons of yu tube diy videos.
PT
Available on A----Zon, regular chrome, rose chrome, smoke chrome, copper chrome. Various sizes so you don't have to break the bank just trying.
Tons of yu tube diy videos.
PT
57fury440
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For small areas the Liquid Chrome pens work great. They come in different width tips.
Has anyone wrapped an armrest base with chrome film?
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