Chrome Paint?

[dems4me]

I apologize in advance if this is not the proper forum for this thread, but I was at a loss where to put this question.

Do they make a chrome paint you can paint on with a paintbrush or something and then have it come out all nice a shiney, as real crome; such as that on motorcycles, boats, RVs, cars, etc... or am I just going to have to buy new parts and replace the chrome.... is there some product out there that may work in a pinch for just painting on :shrug:

 

[Mikeinsmd]

I apologize in advance if this is not the proper forum for this thread, but I was at a loss where to put this question.
Do they make a chrome paint you can paint on with a paintbrush or something and then have it come out all nice a shiney, as real crome; such as that on motorcycles, boats, RVs, cars, etc... or am I just going to have to buy new parts and replace the chrome.... is there some product out there that may work in a pinch for just painting on :shrug:

There is such a paint but I'll tell you now, it does NOT look like real chrome. Looks like a bright, shiney silver.

 

[Otter]

PM Chasey, she's the chrome expert.

 

[dems4me]

PM Chasey, she's the chrome expert.

Thanks Mike, is there ANYTHING better than a light grey? I see the chrome stuff flake off all the time on chrome things such as the parts I'm trying to redo, I was just wondering, where the heck do ya' buy the paint :shrug: They have to be getting it from somewhere????

 

[baswm]

PM Chasey, she's the chrome expert.

I thought that was for removing it.

 

[dems4me]

I thought that was for removing it.

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Thanks Mike, is there ANYTHING better than a light grey? I see the chrome stuff flake off all the time on chrome things such as the parts I'm trying to redo, I was just wondering, where the heck do ya' buy the paint :shrug: They have to be getting it from somewhere????

Chrome is a process, not a paint. Check Haydens Auto Supply (spray paint) or any paint store.

 

[dems4me]

Chrome is a process, not a paint. Check Haydens Auto Supply (spray paint) or any paint store.

OK thanks...nothing shiney??

 

[Oz]

Chrome is a process, not a paint. Check Haydens Auto Supply (spray paint) or any paint store.

Plasti-Kote #615 = Bumper Chrome, if that helps...

 

[dems4me]

I guess I'll rephrase that lastl post...

I don't like your answer...

any other one's out there :shrug:


Would a silver look comparable? :shrug:

 

[Tomcat]

If you are trying to match or repair a rusted part, the chrome paint won't even come close. If however you are painting a smooth plastic or maybe even a sanded, primed piece of metal it may come out somewhat acceptable.

 

[Oz]

If you are trying to match or repair a rusted part, the chrome paint won't even come close. If however you are painting a smooth plastic or maybe even a sanded, primed piece of metal it may come out somewhat acceptable.

If you are painting plastic, you should use Plastic Primer first. (Not regular paint primer, but specifically a plastic primer.) This will assist with any flex/heat issues which would cause regular primer and paint to crack.

 

[dems4me]

I don't recall off hand what the heck it is... its the railings and trim on the boat that has gotten dull over the years :shrug: Me and BF have been spending some time giving her a facelift.

 

[Tomcat]

Try some chrome polish and lots of elbow grease, chrome paint won't look right, however sand it good and paint it a bright color, red or something.

 

[dems4me]

Try some chrome polish and lots of elbow grease, chrome paint won't look right, however sand it good and paint it a bright color, red or something.

On a white boat? its an old boat... lunky, very heavy, thick metal -not quite like the fiberglass ones they make now adays... kind of like older cars... very lunky and heavy. Bright red or other colors might take some integrity out of the overall characteristics. Thanks though...

 

[Cletus_Vandam]

If you're talking about a boat, you may be dealing with aluminum or maybe even stainless (if a newer boat-within the last 20 years give or take). I don't think that too many boats now a days are using a chrome plate process due to the inheirent problems that salt water posses to chrome.

If you talking about an older boat, you've likely got white or pot metal that is cast and then chromed. Your best bet is go to West Marine and buy a newer part that is stainless. Even if you spend the time to sand, prime and paint, I don't think you'll be happy with the results and if it subjected to constant UV rays, you be doing it again next year and the year after and the... You get the picture.

There really isn't an easy or cheap way to do it. Sorry.

 

[dems4me]

If you're talking about a boat, you may be dealing with aluminum or maybe even stainless (if a newer boat-within the last 20 years give or take). I don't think that too many boats now a days are using a chrome plate process due to the inheirent problems that salt water posses to chrome.

If you talking about an older boat, you've likely got white or pot metal that is cast and then chromed. Your best bet is go to West Marine and buy a newer part that is stainless. Even if you spend the time to sand, prime and paint, I don't think you'll be happy with the results and if it subjected to constant UV rays, you be doing it again next year and the year after and the... You get the picture.

There really isn't an easy or cheap way to do it. Sorry.

Thanks for the input... wasn't looknig soo much for cheap, just quick fix... the boat is a 1974 ski/power boat nothing fancy. Just heavy. but if anyone skis in the back I imagine its a great ride given the weight of the boat the waves it pushes up just going at a slow pace... Thanks for the input, its just a pain trying to find anyting to replace anything on this boat because of its age. I'll think of something... maybe I'll glue alumuminum foil neatly to it or something BTW, not worried about the UV rays so much as the salt water that eats it. Thanks!

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Thanks for the input... wasn't looknig soo much for cheap, just quick fix... the boat is a 1974 ski/power boat nothing fancy. Just heavy. but if anyone skis in the back I imagine its a great ride given the weight of the boat the waves it pushes up just going at a slow pace... Thanks for the input, its just a pain trying to find anyting to replace anything on this boat because of its age. I'll think of something... maybe I'll glue alumuminum foil neatly to it or something BTW, not worried about the UV rays so much as the salt water that eats it. Thanks!

If it is aluminum railing use "Muthers Alum. Polish"

 

[dems4me]

If it is aluminum railing use "Muthers Alum. Polish"

Its not just railling but trim around the window in the front too... which seems to be made of something different like real metal or something... I'll inspect everything closer.

thanks all!!!

 

[Oz]

I don't recall off hand what the heck it is... its the railings and trim on the boat that has gotten dull over the years :shrug: Me and BF have been spending some time giving her a facelift.

Trying to polish the chrome with the boyfriend?

Seriously, don't bother with chrome paint - it won't hold up to the elements in a marine environment. Look for a marine specifically for whatever metal you are trying to shine. The aforementioned local business carries Duragloss Marine stuff. Not a boater, so I've never used Duragloss marine stuff. But their automotive items are most excellent!