chroming plastic grill badging?

Simon Down

chroming plastic grill badging?

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Hi

I was wondering how I might get the plastic chrome covered plastic grill shield re-chromed. The last time I asked someone it was about the bonnet grill, which I eventually painted with a spray chrome (with poor results). I was told by a chrome plating firm that 'it can't be done' and that an industrial process is required. Any suggestions including best paint products would be gratefully received

Simon
Huib Geurink

Re: chroming plastic grill badging?

Unread post by Huib Geurink »

I have been told that the original "chromed" plastic parts are not really chromed but vapour deposited aluminium with transparent paint. Eventually the transparent paint comes off. The aluminium follows quickly.

You have to continue looking for a firm specialising in rechroming plastic parts, zamac etc. All these companies have in common, that it takes many times longer than quoted. Many of them also loose items. best photograph everything.

But the result is worth it.

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Simon Down

Re: chroming plastic grill badging?

Unread post by Simon Down »

thanks, I will persist

Simon
Chrometech

Re: chroming plastic grill badging?

Unread post by Chrometech »

At Chrometech we specialize electroplating on plastic and fibreglass car parts.
Please check our website: www.chrometech.com.au
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