Hi guy's

 

Just to let you all know I have just started useing a new paint system from the States. It means I can now apply a full chrome finish to any surface, even plastic. So I was thinking what I could use it on first. After seeing some of the attempt on chroming the front lights I thought I would have a go.

As it happened I had a spare pair of lights, so this is how it went.

 

After opening up the lights and stripping out the insert. A light rub over and then the base coat was layed on.

 

Then the chrome efect

 

A couple of layers of lacker and a polish and...

 

Its a little hard to see the reflection through the glass but I think you can get the idea.

 

I left the ring around the lams as a bit of contrast and I quite like it. What do you think..

 

 

Chris.

have you tried painting a whole car in chrome??? i know its been done but i think the zed would look great in chrome! or black chrome,....

 

but as for small parts, inserts, cam covers etc i think i would be interested if you start doing then for the club!

 

The set up I have is only the smaller one. I needed to make sure it worked first, but if it catches on I will be mooveing up to the full jobbie, then I can paint anything. I think you would have to be a footballer to have a fully chrome car. But you never know...

 

 

Chris..

The set up I have is only the smaller one. I needed to make sure it worked first, but if it catches on I will be mooveing up to the full jobbie, then I can paint anything. I think you would have to be a footballer to have a fully chrome car. But you never know...

 

 

Chris..

 

 

well i use to play for Ludgvan seconds.!! & Rio Ferdinand was one of my class mates at school ...does that count!! ...

im top row in the middle with tie tucked in, Rio is infront of me the one in the white shirt!..lol

pimp my ride here we come!!

That will do for me but do you have the footballer's income to pay for it. Would be in excess of £6000 and would need all the glass out so as not to leave any edges. So start saveing...........

 

 

Chris

 

 

 

 

well i use to play for Ludgvan seconds.!! & Rio Ferdinand was one of my class mates at school ...does that count!! ...

im top row in the middle with tie tucked in, Rio is infront of me the one in the white shirt!..lol

pimp my ride here we come!!

I have done the chrome look on my lights, but it has nothing on what you have got, the best bit is ive got loads of spares, would you be able to do a box job, if i prep the parts, ie lights, throttle cover, cam cover, fan shroud.

Drop me a pm with your number please.

Stu

Wheres Bee Gee Vinz to? i thought he would revel in this:D

Wheres Bee Gee Vinz to? i thought he would revel in this:D

 

does he have anything left to chrome:rofl::rofl:

Hmmmmmmm Im thinking you could spray a set of OEM alloys - I think they would turn out really well that paint is awesome !!

Hmmmmmmm Im thinking you could spray a set of OEM alloys - I think they would turn out really well that paint is awesome !!

 

There is a kit just for wheels but I need to see how it goes first as the outlay is rather large but yes I think wheels are a great option, just not yet though

 

 

Chris..

Interesting stuff! Would love my 99 inserts done in proper chrome.

 

PM Sent :)

 

Isaac :cool:

Interesting stuff! Would love my 99 inserts done in proper chrome.

 

PM Sent :)

 

Isaac :cool:

 

May I just say this is not Chrome it is a painted on system, but it's as close as you can get, and it will go on anything.

 

Chris...

May I just say this is not Chrome it is a painted on system, but it's as close as you can get, and it will go on anything.

 

Chris...

 

Yep i know :) Just easier saying chrome LOL :D

Ok guyes there has been some interset in what parts I can chrome (efect).

The answer is anything. I will try and put togeather some sort of price list on the sort of parts that have been requested. The prices will be for Club Members Only...

 

The System I am useing is Spectra Chrome and it comes from the USofA.

 

If you want to take a look at it in action go to http://www.sprayonchrome.com

 

As I believe it it is the first system like it in the UK.

 

Chris..

i deffo would like the chrome effect for the group buy 99 spec headlights if possible, what would be the best colour to have em in for you plain white i suppose?:confused::)

 

dan.:D

Price list now available please PM me for list

 

 

Chris.

Also I have one spare pair of headlights so I can do an exchange for £100 for any one who doesnt wont to open their lights them self.

Pick up only.

 

Its the pair in the pics...

 

 

Chris..

Can anyone tell me if having my front lights chromes will alter the effect of the lights at night. We all know how poor they are as standard!!!

Can anyone tell me if having my front lights chromed will alter the effect of the lights at night. We all know how poor they are as standard!!!

 

CHROMED sorry

Very interesting thread :D

Very interesting thread :D

 

Well thank you but in what way???

 

 

Chris...

basically in every way .. ill be contacting u soon for the front light jobbie ..

Can anyone tell me if having my front lights chromes will alter the effect of the lights at night. We all know how poor they are as standard!!!

 

Makes no difference to the light output(or lack of output!)

 

You need to install HID system to help with that.

would you be intrested in doing a set of wheels there are chrome already but is starting to flake looked into getting them rechromed but worked out more expensive than what the wheels cost me in the first place

would you be intrested in doing a set of wheels there are chrome already but is starting to flake looked into getting them rechromed but worked out more expensive than what the wheels cost me in the first place

 

Sorry I dont have the setup for wheels yet. If they are chrome you would have to have them stripped first, this can be done by a plataing company. If you do that you would be better off getting them chrome plated again. UK chrome plate is far better than chrome from the USA so would stay on far better.

 

Chris..

I have managed to get hold of a spare set of lights so I will be chromeing them this week. I was thinking of selling them on an exchange basis for £120. The lights will be stripped and cleaned then chrome finnished. These will be stoch inserts not the 99 ones. So who will be the first one.

Any exchange units must be complete, this way it will keep the supply going.

 

I can also do a turn around, if you wish to say have the 99 inserts chromed and fitted into the lights you already have. I will split clean and rebuild for the same price.

 

Thanks.

 

Chris..

Edited June 20, 200916 yr by Chrissy P

There is a lots of things comming your way very soon :)