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Old 10-16-2016, 06:47 PM
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Does any one know what that process is ?
is it simply a spray on can I can buy or is it a dip process of some type?
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Does any one know what that process is ?
is it simply a spray on can I can buy or is it a dip process of some type?
Generally, when that stuff flakes off, I find a copper layer in the chips taken off. So I suspect it's not a simple spray process.
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It's called vacuum metalizing and no it's not a simple process.
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Originally Posted by themealonwheels
Generally, when that stuff flakes off, I find a copper layer in the chips taken off. So I suspect it's not a simple spray process.
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It's called vacuum metalizing and no it's not a simple process.

thanks for info.
Would it work on wheels?
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thanks for info.
Would it work on wheels?
Vacuum metalizing is for plastics. With metal or aluminum it would use the standard plating process.

Alsa Corp does however sell a sprayable chrome. Its a rather involved process but it does look real.
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Originally Posted by LT4vert
Vacuum metalizing is for plastics. With metal or aluminum it would use the standard plating process.

Alsa Corp does however sell a sprayable chrome. Its a rather involved process but it does look real.
There are also powder coats that give you a polished metal look.
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