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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2147132
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I tried the Alsa product had a buddy that owned a body shop help with it. The end result was better then silver paint it is tricky but we never got it to look like chrome.

Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2147258
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I finally gave up and painted mine body color.

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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2147271
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White looks good, I don't think my green would look that good. If mine ever gets painted it'll be the brightest silver I can find.

Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: cudadon] #2149580
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Originally Posted By cudadon
I had a guy do mine, It looks like chrome, but it is pricey!
Will take pic and post soon.
his # is 715-587-2038 Dan
Don


Damn resizing, thought I had it done yesterday from my phone but NO!

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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: cudadon] #2149646
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Looks great Don! Just what I'm looking for. I'll give him a call. Thanks.

Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: fbs63] #2149774
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you're welcome Bob, I tell people don't grab on to push or get up from floor. It looks like steel chrome!
Don

Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2149823
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I haven't used these guys, but they may be worth a look??
http://classiccomponents.com/blog/plastic-and-fiberglass-chrome-plating


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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: StealthWedge67] #2150150
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My son is a Line-x dealer in Sioux Falls SD,I had him do my bumper in silver Line-x. I think it looks fine. Plus added some strength to it.

Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: cudadon] #2150329
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Originally Posted By cudadon
Originally Posted By cudadon
I had a guy do mine, It looks like chrome, but it is pricey!
Will take pic and post soon.
his # is 715-587-2038 Dan
Don


Damn resizing, thought I had it done yesterday from my phone but NO!


How long ago was it done? Do you have any signs of it turning yellow yet? Mine started to yellow in less than two years and was no longer acceptable looking within two months of it starting to turn.

Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: 408strokerdart] #2150511
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Originally Posted By 408strokerdart
Originally Posted By cudadon
Originally Posted By cudadon
I had a guy do mine, It looks like chrome, but it is pricey!
Will take pic and post soon.
his # is 715-587-2038 Dan
Don


Damn resizing, thought I had it done yesterday from my phone but NO!


How long ago was it done? Do you have any signs of it turning yellow yet? Mine started to yellow in less than two years and was no longer acceptable looking within two months of it starting to turn.


It was done in April of this year. No yellowing. He said be careful with the holes where the bolts go, don't scratch the paint in the hole cause that can cause yellowing to start there.
Don

Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2150532
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There is a new process of "spray chroming" We looked at the process at SEMA last year. Have a company here locally that does the process and it comes out nice. Here is a FB link to their deal..

https://www.facebook.com/Chrome-Factory-138519112877442/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED


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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2151738
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Here's mine done with Spectra-Chrome.

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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2151754
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I have mine done with I think Spectra I do not recall. I dont have a pic handy but you will like it, it looks like chrome unless you walk up on top of it and really examine it. Obviously you can tell if you look up close and examine pretty hard.

I have lot of fun when people look at the car and I go "check this out" and grab and slightly flex the bumper - every single person that has seen my car assumed they were regular ole chrome metal bumpers and has their mind blown....


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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2227059
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I Have done a lot of fiberglass bumpers with the Cosmichrome system. The process is a great for race bumpers and holds up excellent if applied correctly and the correct topcoats are used to protect the silver under the urethane top coat.

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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: Monte_Smith] #2227088
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Originally Posted By Monte_Smith
Anyone that does vinyl wrap, or places that supply it will have chrome. And it looks like chrome, is light, cheap and easy to apply with patience and a heat gun
Your local Hobby store might carry it also under the brand name of "Monokote".


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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: Crizila] #2227342
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Has anyone tried a Chrome wrap? I see 3M and others have Chrome vinyl wraps...

Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2227405
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One of the local high end wrap places here wants $400+ per bumper for a chrome vinyl wrap. I thought that was a bit steep.


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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: sgcuda] #2227428
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Chrome wrap ...its a glass bumper

Its hard to stretch and do corners. I had two places quote me $800 for wrapping

A friend of mine got material for me and did it.... Its the good stuff $150 for a 20ft roll

I'll prob attempt the corners again

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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2227437
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I tried the chrome wrap. No luck...


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Re: fiberglass bumper paint for silver/similar to chrome look? [Re: upnover] #2227438
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The finish looks dull in the pic. I have a pair of Glasstek bumpers and have been keeping my eye on what's out there. Might have to just go with paint.

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