have a prop that I want to spray chrome. I haven't had a lot of success with reflective paints in the past, due to excessive curing times.

I know a lot of people swear by Krylon, which is now available in the UK. I've tried the Platikote gold, and had the same curing/fingerprint issues.

Any good tips would be welcome for priming/application.

Finally, is it really worth the trouble? Does the chrome effect last? Would I be better going with aluminium then rub n buff?

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I use duplicolor chrome, and it does wear off if excessively handled, but some light handling is OK.

I have been considering trying out some chrome plating, since now days they can plate any kind of material.

I used Alclad II on my T-800 arm. Recently someone thought it was made of metal, which pleased me

I got it from Hannants.

Paul.

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That Alclad II stuff looks REALLY good. Although in my experience even good chrome paints tarnish and dull to a metallic finish over months/years

Chrome is actual impossible to recreate with paint.

Another option is ... if you really want chrome CHROME ... get it sprayed with a conductive paint and have it chromium plated by a suitable place.

If you're going the paint route, Pauls T-800 arm does look the nuts in Alclad II!

Alclad deffo!

I am using Plasticote Chrome spray with laquer over the top- this dulls the chrome finish down, as I want my resin R2 parts to look like polished aluminium! (Irrelevant I know, but thought I would mention it anyway!)

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Jon.

Ah Hannants! I got my compressor from there.....which no longer works

Can you brush this stuff on?
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I think that would be a definite NO!

I haven't tried brushing it, but the way it works is this:

Spray your item with gloss black
Spray light coats of Alclad II

I wouldn't like to see what it would look like being brushed on


Paul.

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