Pitman Arm Spray Chromed

Was done at Sacramento Chrome and Paint for $70

 

sound like a lot of money for small part, to be chrome

 

Looks good. I wonder how long it will last?

 

Spray chrome? is it chrome or paint?

 

Its paint..figured I give it a try..I sent my wifes heavily pitted 58 Edsel Mirrors in...interesting stuff.

 

http://www.sacchromepaint.net/

 

We had some Elsa Chrome paint, it was pretty good stuff. http://alsacorp.com/products/killercans/kc/killerchrome.htm

 

for the stupid insane money they want for plating now days..Im willing to try spray chrome..

 

R & C had a real good article on spectrachrome (I think is was) a couple of issues ago. Looked good---wonder how durable it is. Chroming is not cheap anymore--

 

Its supposed to be more durable than automotive paint..We'll see what happens..

 

Crazy chrome prices have spurred me to enjoy clean and nicely painted parts far more!

 

Looks pretty good Marc, keep us posted on real world durability.

 

Did the $70.00 include all of the prep work, or just spraying the chrome?

 

I haven't kept up with chrome prices.
What would it have cost to chrome?
Just curious.

 

it inlcuded the prep work too.I dont know how much to Chrome plate it, I figured around $175-$200 I took my 34 Grille,windshield and the wifes Edsel Mirrors in too..Really curious to see how my Grille comes out, that had alot of pits and craters and took alot of prep work, charging me $600 to do it.should be done next week.I will post pics.. They wanted $2000-$2500 to chrome my grille

 

I'll bet that chromed windshield is gonna work out reeeeeal good for you

 

I hope so...

 

He has REAL sensitive eyes from all those years playing in dark clubs..........that and jokes go right over his head!

 

ok ok..windshield frame..is that beter? LOL..

 

Looks like a good option to have. I learned something new today. Thanks for sharing, Dil

 

I believe this is the spray-chrome process we are all talking about explained in detail:
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/sprayon_chrome/1232328
Very cool stuff!

 

I've been hoping someone close to me will start the chrome spray painting. Almost 2 yrs. ago I was given a estimate of "About $600.00 per wheel." to chrome 4 old chrome slots I have. The company was VERY clear that $600/wheel was "Only an estimate, NOT a quote for the work!" 2.4K or more for a rechrome is WAY out of my price range.....

 

Drummers and banjo players.........................

 

Thats the stuff..

 

Fuckin Trent...lol..

 

Turned out really nice. I would be interested in how long yours lasts because I have considered chrome painting parts before.

 

I've talked to guys that have had their Motorcycle frames done in spray chrome and swear by it.

 

it really looks the part. I hope it holds up for ya!

(yeah, Fuckin' Trent....) :-D

 

Here are some pictures of some chrome that our son did at CHROME IT NOW /PRO -CHROME, LLC. To contact him call Brian @ 417-773-9019. Thanks

 

flamed58-Is that spray chrome?