Chrome product that works

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Chrome product that works

Postby up148 » Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:18 am

Since we don't really use chrome in modeling trains this may not be that important to our segment of the hobby. But, I could sure see where it could be a game changer for the model car builders. Made for automotive use, but I'm sure it could be used for hobby as well. Amazing product and worth your time to looksee. Painted on and turns to a fantastic chrome finish before your eyes.

Check it out!

https://alsacorp.com/easy-chrome/

BH

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Re: Chrome product that works

Postby 2railjon » Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:01 am

That’s some cool stuff! Except for the $249. price tag!! :shock:
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Re: Chrome product that works

Postby up148 » Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:53 am

Never went that far to check the price Jon. But, if you build custom or museum quality car models, it might be worth it. Or, I guess if you needed it for a car restoration, but its not for me. I just thought it was pretty amazing stuff.

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Re: Chrome product that works

Postby 2railjon » Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:02 am

There’s no doubt that it’s some impressive stuff, but the cost caught me a bit off guard!
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Re: Chrome product that works

Postby bob turner » Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:02 pm

I am still considering nickel plate for some PAs. Used to be easy, with a chrome shop in every city, using the triple process. Now, not so much.

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Re: Chrome product that works

Postby 2railjon » Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:57 pm

Bob, the last time I had to have some Harley parts chromed the plating shop told me the EPA made them stop nickel plating in the process because of the fumes or some environmental bull crap.
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Re: Chrome product that works

Postby bob turner » Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:43 pm

And that's why re-chromed stuff rusts within a year. I thought chromium was the EPA bugaboo.

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Re: Chrome product that works

Postby robert. » Fri Jun 29, 2018 4:31 pm

Try caswell’s . They sell kits to do nickel at home.
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