Stretch chrome

jjschm · Jan 25, 2015

Has anyone tried this for the dash chrome trim? I am looking at a cheap alternative to having to have my dash and glovebox trim plastic redone on my Belvedere. I could go with repops, but I am thinking of modifying the dash and they are a bit pricey as well.

http://alsacorp.com/strechchrome/showcase.html

Thanks,
Jon

bm02tj · Jan 25, 2015

I was going to try alclad Chrome paint as posted by smb03 on his project
it looked like a good product
Bruce

jjschm · Jan 25, 2015

The paint looks like an easier solution and I've been wanting to use the airbrush system I got a few years ago.

I ordered the spaz stix brand to give it a whirl. I'll post the results after I've tried it.

Thanks.

khryslerkid · Jan 25, 2015

http://alclad2.com/

I wouldn't mind trying this...

Then again the spaz is cheeper and watching a YouTube video on the comparison between the two, the spaz seems to be more durable...

http://www.spazstix.com/

jjschm · Jan 30, 2015

So, I got the Spaz Stix mirror chrome and once I figured out how to use the airbrush stuff again, I tried it out on an extra 66 dash I has around. You can sort of see in the pictures below what the piece looks like, it was a little rough to begin with but OK for a test. I cleaned it up, sprayed a little PRE-clean in it and gave it a heavy coat of the mirror chrome. I tried to 'polish' it a bit after it dried, but didn't see much gain. I'd have to say it looks a little better than any of the rattle can varieties I have looked at before, but it is still more silver than chrome. The black background in the last pic gives it a favorable light. To be fair this wasn't the shiniest piece of smooth black plastic to begin with, but it was a black plastic background nonetheless. I think it will suffice for a driver. I just need to figure out how to highlight the lettering and the small circles. Fortunately the 67 doesn't have the middle Plymouth emblem.

-Jon

jjschm · Feb 2, 2015

Anybody have a trick for painting (in lieu of actually getting it rechromed) the words on the dash (LIGHTS, WIPERS). My hand isn't steady enough for it and you can't mask it. The letters are raised, so I am thinking I can just paint a block/stamp and transfer it with a small stamp?

Thanks,
Jon

Lionized · Mar 17, 2015

jjschm said:
Anybody have a trick for painting (in lieu of actually getting it rechromed) the words on the dash (LIGHTS, WIPERS). My hand isn't steady enough for it and you can't mask it. The letters are raised, so I am thinking I can just paint a block/stamp and transfer it with a small stamp?

Thanks,
Jon

I was going to try thin coats of white model paint on a blotter (if, at first, the brush method does not work for me).
I would most likely try a wine cork first. Or a smooth, small piece of wood/rubber? Maybe you could try that?

Also, you could bring your dash piece with you to an art supply shop near you and ask for some advice? This way you could show and explain to them what you are trying to accomplish.

Riverdawg · Mar 17, 2015

jjschm said:
So, I got the Spaz Stix mirror chrome and once I figured out how to use the airbrush stuff again, I tried it out on an extra 66 dash I has around. You can sort of see in the pictures below what the piece looks like, it was a little rough to begin with but OK for a test. I cleaned it up, sprayed a little PRE-clean in it and gave it a heavy coat of the mirror chrome. I tried to 'polish' it a bit after it dried, but didn't see much gain. I'd have to say it looks a little better than any of the rattle can varieties I have looked at before, but it is still more silver than chrome. The black background in the last pic gives it a favorable light. To be fair this wasn't the shiniest piece of smooth black plastic to begin with, but it was a black plastic background nonetheless. I think it will suffice for a driver. I just need to figure out how to highlight the lettering and the small circles. Fortunately the 67 doesn't have the middle Plymouth emblem.

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-Jon

That turned out pretty good. Like you say for a driver, I wouldn't be complaining. Thanks for the how to.

SureGrip · Mar 30, 2015

jjschm said:
Anybody have a trick for painting (in lieu of actually getting it rechromed) the words on the dash (LIGHTS, WIPERS). My hand isn't steady enough for it and you can't mask it. The letters are raised, so I am thinking I can just paint a block/stamp and transfer it with a small stamp?

Thanks,
Jon

If you have decent access to the letters you're trying to paint, I've had good luck with using a paint pen that is wiped off on a piece of cardboard. When the pen tip is nearly dry, lightly brush the tip across the letters (having a brand new pen tip helps).

You still need a bit of a steady hand, but it can be done.

I do like the idea of using a synthetic cork as a stamp.

The Horvaths · Apr 3, 2015

We used white sign paint and new pencil erasers to paint the raised letters of the Fury dash.

FrozenMopar · Apr 3, 2015

Could easily do it with silver leaf as well. That way it would really look like chrome

hammond472 · Apr 3, 2015

Paint parts to be chromed gloss black first. After that spray all clad with an airbrush and mix the stuff by shaking the airbrush cup often. We build a lot of models and I have tried everything available and nothing out there beats this method. Don't waste your time or money on anything else. Yes it is a bit pricey but the results are worth it.

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