killer chrome

[jclayman99]

Has anyone tried the killer chrome kits, as an alternative to vacuum metalizing?
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/killer ... chrome.htm

just looking into it as a lower cost alternative that looks like it would give the same finish, and if it gets scratched you could repair it. theoretically.

[Skullbeast]

Yes it's good but not as good.


Die human!!!

[jclayman99]

Awesome thanks John.

[Red Eye]

We've used something like that for painting my armor...

But I can't recall the name.

[jclayman99]

In what ways does it not match up to vacuum metalizing John. Sounds like you have tried it. Is it the finish or durability

[Big Al]

ALSA Corp Vacuum Formable Chrome Sheets


This disscussion started about the products ALSA makes "Chrome Paint" and "Peel and stick chrome film"...so I did a little research......... (went to their web site ) and discovered they make several products for chroming.

Peel and stick film,
Spray on chrome paint,
Powder coating Chrome,

and this one

Formable Chrome Sheeting!

The plastic sheet is a laminate of Petg, Chrome (Mylar) and a black ABS backing sheet.

Available in thicknesses of .30 to 1/2 inch........ (1/2 " would be a little thick for a DIY Vac Former but .30 to .60 would be great!)

Samples of Formable Chrome

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You should look at their video demos on their web site as they also make a chrome paint that is awesome!

Here are the specs on the formable chrome

Alsa

[Red Eye]

Looks good to me...