Chrome effect paint

[GAjon]

I'm seeking advice please.

I'm looking to refurbish the side vents on my car which have chrome outer and black inserts.

Is there any easy to use, off the shelf, in a tin Chrome effect spray paints available?

If so what and where from?

Thanks.

[paintman]

Google search?
Couple of links at random. Never used it so can't advise if it's any good,
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repai...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSNY-Chrome-Effect-Aero...

[GAjon]

Aye, I googled but a lot of reviews aren't great especially the Halfords stuff, the Bosny might be worth investigating further.

Was hoping for some real user experience really, I can't afford to ruin them they're like hens teeth.

[paintman]

Are these parts metal or plastic?
You may be better finding a firm that can replate them instead of paint.
Link here from an older PH thread which might be of interest:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[GAjon]

Interesting, thanks for that it's a possibility.

The bits are metal but are fiddly, just thought modern paint might be an option, perhaps not.

[paintman]

I have a 1950 BSA 650 - owned it since 1973.
Rebuilt it around 1990 & took tatty chromed bits to a local platers to be redone. Well worth what it cost & having kept them clean they're still in good order so that would be my approach.
Admittedly it doesn't get that much usage these days - usually nice days - but for several years after rebuild used daily to commute to & from work in all weathers.

Edited by paintman on Tuesday 9th May 19:33