Plating question

[383MovingViolation]

I need to have a few plastic dash parts from a Dodge Demon, chrome plated. It seems like no one can do these parts. To small of a job or very expensive. My question is, has anyone had any experience with spray coatings from a spray can? I know it's not going to look exactly like chrome but some of this stuff might look close. I just wonder if anyone has used any of these and is there one that's is better than another. Thanks for any help.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Usually the rattle can stuff doesn't even come close. The best do-it-yourself product I've seen was a two part system (base/clear) from a hobby shop, sadly, I don't recall the brand. You would spray the base, allow it to dry, buff to a shine and then clear over it. It looked great but was very labor intensive.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Look into "killer chrome". It's a spray bomb and some guys over on FABO have had excellent results.

 

[Meep-Meep]

I have used a chrome paint on the edges of the grille egg crate structure of my old 71 Ranchero (Torino) and from 5 feet away it looked just fine. On a dash where you are more up close you will know for sure it's not chrome but if done well it can make for a really cool look.

 

[1970beep]

Sending you a PM with contact info from two model car plastic chrome platers I know of.
Good luck, John