Spray-On Chrome

[aerologic]

Jay Leno's website has a good video on a spray on chrome process. Certainly not for high temperature applications but it looks pretty darn good. I can't get the exact link...

www.jaylenosgarage.com/

[tokyojoe]

I must admit that I was a bit skeptical of this process before I had viewed the Jay Leno video.

All I can say is what a neat process!
No nasty chemicals and an almost traditional chrome finish.
Assume the final clear-coat will make this finish quite durable.

The beauty of this process is you can `plate` plastics as well as metal items.

One thing that did surprise me is the guys on the video saying that it`s becoming more difficult to have parts re-chromed, mainly because of the environmental issues surround this process (I understand that some quite nasty chemicals are used - particularly in stripping off the existing chrome plate prior to polishing and re-plating)

I have had numerous parts re-chromed over the years, in fact I have spent hundreds of pounds on having my my GT750 & RE5 parts re-chromed.
I must live in the right part of the UK as I have a choice of 3 chrome plates all within a radius of 10 miles or so from my house.
My preferred plating company is Calladines - they are based near Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire.
The guys there do a superb job! Only negative side to their work is the standard turnaround time is 8/10 weeks. In my opinion its well worth the wait.

The other 2 plating company's that I can recommend are Derby Plating and Zachrome, Chesterfield. (Derby plating were the only company who would re-plate my GT exhausts - the oily 2 stroke residue in the pipes plays havoc with the chemicals in the plating baths)

I know this info is of no use to our American friends, but may be of use to the UK based guys.

Regards,
Mick J

[ziggystardust]

Yes many platers have shut down because they can't afford the special equipment needed to satisfy the environmentalists.

Recommendations regarding chrome platers are always appreciated. Thanks.

Lee.