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Author:  SlantSixDan [ Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Chrome paint that actually looks like chrome!
They've just come out with a chrome paint that can be applied with an ordinary spray gun or airbrush and actually, really looks like chrome, and dries instantly...and is flexible. This is way beyond just cool, this is huge. The "chrome" spray paint that's been available for years at the hardware store has its uses, but chrome it most certainly is not. It forms a diffuse reflecting surface (like the dull side of aluminum foil), not a specular reflecting surface (like a mirror or chromed metal). This new paint achieves specularity.

Here are pictures of it on a motorcycle helmet shell, on a shoe, and on ABS plastic.

And Here's a short movie of it being applied to a flexible plastic item, which is then flexed. Wow! (Ignore the yo-bling-bling-strizzeet-yo-beeyotches-yo moron at the beginning; the rest of the movie's worth it)

The product's called "MirraChrome" if you buy it packaged in bulk for body shop usage with special spray guns, or "Killer Chrome" if you buy it in aerosol spray cans.
Author:  exoJjL [ Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:24 pm ]
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sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Author:  Eric W [ Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome paint that actually looks like chrome!
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beeyotches
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Author:  64 Convert [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:19 am ]
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Impressive!...but you pay for it. However, it looks like the best solution for the plastic gauge bezels I made. I'll be interested to hear the results from amateur users.
Author:  argentina-slantsixer [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 7:22 am ]
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Man! that's nice! this means nice lightweigt plastic bumpers, etc etc and etc... I think I can cut off like 25% of my car's weight doing my bumpers and many other heavy chrome parts on fiberglass, and they painting them with this!!! so I can keep on eating! hehe
Author:  Dart270 [ Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:34 pm ]
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Excellent. Gotta try soma that.

Lou
Author:  Slant6Ram [ Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:25 am ]
Post subject:  Music
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Her favorite color is chrome.

She sure loves chrome.
:lol:
Author:  69a100 [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Chrome
Far out, why didn't someone think of it sooner?
Author:  Dennis Weaver [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:24 pm ]
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...I'll believe it when I see it in person - Remember, like Dan sez, there are no magic-in-a-can chemicals that are a substitute for proper maintenance, like keeping the correct original chrome on your car polished and rust-free! :P :P :P

D/W
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:36 pm ]
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I don't think even the manufacturer is touting this paint as a replacement for chrome on metal parts.

It's meant to put a chrome appearance on items that have traditionally been difficult or impossible to chrome.
Author:  Dennis Weaver [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:34 pm ]
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I don't think even the manufacturer is touting this paint as a replacement for chrome on metal parts.

It's meant to put a chrome appearance on items that have traditionally been difficult or impossible to chrome.
Dan: I was being just as obvious as I could be about razzing you!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

D/W
Author:  NewLancerMan [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:36 pm ]
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Dan: I was being just as obvious as I could be about razzing you!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

D/W
Sigh, can't you ever just SAY WHAT YOU MEAN!?!?!?! :D :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Eeeezowie, that stuff is pricey. Whomever buys it i'll send you some stuff to practice on ;-)
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:23 pm ]
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Quote:
Quote:
I don't think even the manufacturer is touting this paint as a replacement for chrome on metal parts.

It's meant to put a chrome appearance on items that have traditionally been difficult or impossible to chrome.
Dan: I was being just as obvious as I could be about razzing you!
I know, DW, I know. Poor sleep last night, shìtty day at the office today. It's happened before; probably happen again :-\
Author:  Dennis Weaver [ Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:02 pm ]
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Poor sleep last night, shìtty day at the office today. It's happened before; probably happen again :-\
...you mean there's an alternate form of reality from that?! I have to laugh sometimes or I would go completely crazy... :shock: :? :lol: :wink: :? :D

D/W
Author:  Slant6Ram [ Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:42 am ]
Post subject:  Chrome is cool
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Eeeezowie, that stuff is pricey.
Yes, but I think it qualifies as cheap when you look at the cost of the real suff. I don't think I'll be buying either anytime soon. Plus I don't think you can use the real stuff on shoes.

And.... EVERYBODY NEEEDS chrome shoes... :roll:

Please mommy can I buy those chrome shoes, please please.... :wink:

And, Chrome won't get you home! :lol:
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