Spray Chrome

[62BillT]

When Spray Chrome was first out, that's all we heard about. Of course, I had my doubts and I'm sure there is nothing like real Chrome in comparison, but what happened to it. I very rarely hear about it anymore. As a Chrome Reverse fan, I have 4-14 X 6 Deep Dish Wagon Wheels and I'm thinking of Spray Chrome. Will it hold up?

Thoughts?

 

[1958 delivery]

Silver at best

 

[61BUBBLE348]

I think there are some powder coats that are close,

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Years ago I looked at having a couple small pieces for my Datsun "spray chromed". The professionally applied stuff was very nice looking and had a very close look to real chrome. I couldn't find much on how well it held up, but the price was almost the same as real chrome. So I didn't see the point in my application. But you can spray chrome anything that gloss black urethane paint would stick to.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

I used the high dollar stuff on my fiberglass bumpers. Looks ok. It impressed my billfold more than anything.

 

[hammer-time]

Most of the spray chrome looks good at the start but will yellow in time.

 

[Barry Taylor]

I used this to paint my rear fiberglass bumper and it looked like a very high metallic silver so i thought i would clear it and that turned it to a greyish color! If i decide to redo it I’ll have it chrome wrapped. Ronnie use to use chrome paint on all kinds of stuff and just loved it!

 

[1958 delivery]

When Spray Chrome was first out, that's all we heard about. Of course, I had my doubts and I'm sure there is nothing like real Chrome in comparison, but what happened to it. I very rarely hear about it anymore. As a Chrome Reverse fan, I have 4-14 X 6 Deep Dish Wagon Wheels and I'm thinking of Spray Chrome. Will it hold up?

Thoughts?

Are you talking the professional stuff or DIY?

 

[62BillT]

Are you talking the professional stuff or DIY?

Not sure. Just in the curious stage at this time.

If it's worth doing though, I would be interested in high quality.

But not if it's almost as much as new Chrome Reverse Wheels, which ain't cheap these days.

One thing I don't like about new wheels. I'm not sure if they make Chevrolet only (or GM only) 4 3/4 Bolt Pattern any more.

I don't like the idea of Universal.

I hear of some wheels that fit both Ford and Chevy. Don't like that, lol.

 

[1958 delivery]

The pro stuff looks like real chrome DIY waste of time. Wheel Vintique 14x6 come Chevy bolt pattern only 4" backspace which sounds correct $166ea
64 series Chrome OE Ford Steel Wheels | Wheel Vintiques®

 

[hfpjr76]

Try Eastwood they look like they have a really good product!

 

[409gang]

I used the high dollar stuff on my fiberglass bumpers. Looks ok. It impressed my billfold more than anything.

Dave what is the high dollar stuff, I need to redo the front fiberglass bumper on my Nova and was wondering what to do it with?

 

[62BillT]

The pro stuff looks like real chrome DIY waste of time. Wheel Vintique 14x6 come Chevy bolt pattern only 4" backspace which sounds correct $166ea
64 series Chrome OE Ford Steel Wheels | Wheel Vintiques®

They look nice, but they are those Ford-Chevy ones that I mentioned above. That never made any sense to me. Years ago Chevy Chrome Reverse were Chevy and Ford was Ford. How can they be both?

 

[1958 delivery]

They look nice, but they are those Ford-Chevy ones that I mentioned above. That never made any sense to me. Years ago Chevy Chrome Reverse were Chevy and Ford was Ford. How can they be both?

You're wrong those are single bolt pattern only
They sell for Ford or Chevy but single pattern only

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Dave what is the high dollar stuff, I need to redo the front fiberglass bumper on my Nova and was wondering what to do it with?

I believe it was Eastwood Steve. Cost plenty just for product.

 

[mark johnson]

I think spray can chrome has come a long way since the early products. My neighbor painted a pumpkin last Halloween with a can from Autozone and I was stunned how good it looked. It looked like a giant, chrome pumpkin!

 

[425/409ER]

Anything that has ever been labeled "chrome" that I have bought in a spray can has always come out to look like, silver paint.