Hickory Posted February 28 Author Report Share Posted February 28 Headlamp crossbar final paint is done and dry. Very classy i think. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickory Posted April 2 Author Report Share Posted April 2 Here is a picture of the bumpers ive been refinishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickory Posted April 3 Author Report Share Posted April 3 Before pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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61spit Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 Those are looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan_B Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 (edited) Did you paint the previously chromed parts? 🤨 Edited April 3 by Ivan_B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickory Posted April 4 Author Report Share Posted April 4 IThey were painted when i got it. Some came painted, some came chromed. Not sure what mine were. I want to chrome later. Right now im having my headlight buckets, the fog lamps, and the brow trim rechromed. Im using a guy that is highly recommend by several car show winners. Top notch show quality chrome, but its gonna lighten the bank a little. So little at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickory Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 And my last coat with chrome paint, if you look closely you can see the reflection. The revell chrome paint is really good compared to others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ivan_B Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 If you are attempting to imitate chrome, have you considered wrapping it into metallic film? Some of it looks quite a lot like authentic chrome, assuming that the surface itself has a nice smooth finish (which is also required for real chrome, and paint, alike), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickory Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 Im happy with this paint till next year when i may chrome the bumpers, right now im just getting the other pieces chromed. Just wanted to show others how this paint looks as i am impressed compared to other paints and not everyone can afford chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemoney Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Looks nice, amazing how much a bit of prep and paint can make in overall appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidevalvepete Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Yes. That is nice work. Not at all unworthy of the car...maybe even a better choice than the full chrome effect. We'll done and thanks for sharing. Am enjoying your progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickory Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 Here is a comparison of the paint and old chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickory Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 And i have thought about chrome hydro dipping but there is nobody local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I had looked that Revell (Germany) chrom (sic) stuff up. The testing videos I watched were all done on plastic, thanks for showing us how it looks on metal. From the comparisons I saw, it looks like probably the best chrome paint available, and appropriately costly. Apparently, you can apply it over anything, but if you clear coat it, it will dull significantly. I'd be interested in durability, since it is intended for models that don't get much wear and tear, or exposure to weather. That's something I could envision painting the inside or backside of chromed parts with if I want some shine with the paint protection. Ooh - or maybe resurfacing the headlight reflectors on the Terraplane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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