Chroming plastic

[christopher sturman]

Hi there. Id like to chrome the front grill of my 2007 fiat ducato motorhome. I live in the west midlands B62 9nu area.
I know it can be done by a spray method. can anybody help me with this.

[davhill]

Hmm, interesting.

I only know, from experience with scale models that 'chrome' parts are vacuum plated. I doubt you can have plstics electroplated, unless there's a way of first adding an electrically conductive coating?

This isn't a recommendation but this is the kind of thing I'm thinking of...

http://www.mnl.co.uk/Finishing-Touches-id10327.asp...

I think it's the same principle as used on modern car badges, whihc are bright 'chrome' and obviously resistant to weather and UV light.

Edited by davhill on Monday 30th May 17:37

[Summit_Detailing]

Have you considered hydrodipping?

cheers

Chris