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 Post subject: Plastic Chroming?
PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 1:20 am 
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Anyone had any of this done & recommend a place that does it? I'm thinking of having the front grill on my 78 Cutty done.Thanks :wink:



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I have a few plastic parts I want chromed too, couldnt find anything local thou..

I think it would be a powder coat rather than chrome dipped.. but I would also like to know where this could be done
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I have a few plastic parts I want chromed too, couldnt find anything local thou..

I think it would be a powder coat rather than chrome dipped.. but I would also like to know where this could be done
Someone mentioned a business in Vancouver,Canada,which is about 1.5 hrs from me.When I did a search for "chroming plastc",I got this-> http://mmmetalizing.com/



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What would be the best deal for the money & how much...powdercoating,or chroming? I'm not sure,but the p-coating may be more durable?



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I don't think you'll be able to powdercoat plastic, unless it can withstand at least temperatures of 250F in order for the powdercoating to melt and cure.

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I don't think you'll be able to powdercoat plastic, unless it can withstand at least temperatures of 250F in order for the powdercoating to melt and cure.

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Yeah,you're right,I'd forgotton that you have to "bake" it.. :oops:



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