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Can you Chrome Fiberglass

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Pork chop, Jun 4, 2010.

  1. Jimmy2s83
    Joined: Apr 25, 2010
    Posts: 100

    Jimmy2s83
    Member
    from Indiana

    As far as I know the only process available to actually chrome plate Fibergl*** is the conductive paint and then the standard plating process.
    In the automotive industry they use chrome plating on plastics such as ABS that do not use a conductive paint. This process is very specialized and has been expanded to some other plastics but I have not heard of fibergl*** being one of them.
    A quick search should turn up some results in your area or somewhat close that offer this service but expect to pay as this is much more difficult than a standard plating job on metal substrates.
    Depending on the overall quality you are going for spray type chrome finishes may be suitable. However no spray chrome looks as nice as the real chrome. I have seen many attempts but being a plater myself the results are not as close as advertised.
    Jimmy
     
  2. stroupedesign
    Joined: May 8, 2010
    Posts: 182

    stroupedesign
    Member
    from Tustin, CA

    Vacuum metalizing. Just like they do on toys, sungl***es, plastic.

    Part needs to be super smooth.
     
  3. Jimmy2s83
    Joined: Apr 25, 2010
    Posts: 100

    Jimmy2s83
    Member
    from Indiana

    This process is not recommended for exterior parts especially one such as a Grill which is exposed to high speeds of road debris. The finish just would not hold up. A strong clear coat would be needed in addition to the Vacuum metalizing. I believe there is a plater in Fl that can do the Fibergl*** grille for you. I do not remember their name but they were pricey. I 4"x6" flat piece of plastic was $175 4 years ago. Maybe its cheaper now but not sure.
     
  4. L.A.-Bar
    Joined: Oct 23, 2007
    Posts: 113

    L.A.-Bar
    Member
    from Lforida

    I'd Like to Chrome My Girlfriend !
     
  5. Smooth Customs
    Joined: Apr 28, 2008
    Posts: 241

    Smooth Customs
    Member

    The grill in this custom is fibergl***, and has been Chrome plated. Just look at the shine on it

    I borrowed these pictures taken by Jimmy B, from another post

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