Tail light resto

[Baz]

Ok..down to the last bits for resto...the chrome on my tail lights (plastic) is cracked and peeling. What have you all done with them ? Rechrome ?? if so can I get an email address for a plater. Maybe paint them ?? Any ideas appreciated.

Baz

[azygoustoyou]

I talked to a shop about re-chroming the tail light frames and they told me it would cost about 250. ea I then decided they were out of their mind. I've heard of people cleaning them up and painting them black.

[htchevyii]

I've heard of people using chrome tape, I used black wrinkle paint.

[So Cal Mark]

Denise had hers done, you might send her a message and ask for contact info. I think she paid about 125 each. The chrome tape looks okay from a few feet if you get the surface smooth. I've painted some black and that looks okay too

[124spiderman]

I had mine repainted in chrome. Yes Chrome painting is available its called Plastic Chroming. They look as good as the real stuff but cost a fraction of what it would to have them re chromed (plated), also, to have them traditionally plated, you need to strip all the metal parts from them because they dip them to strip off the old chrome, which is a chore as many parts are riveted and if you know, once these come apart, they'll never work properly again. A lot of new cars have used this system successfully eg. grills, mirrors, headlights etc.
Apparantly its a US invention, surprised you guys haven't considered it.
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/chrome ... odinfo.htm

[mdrburchette]

That's an interesting idea, but where would you find a shop that actually does it? The cost of the package is way out of the question. I wonder how durable it is. Do you have a pic of your taillamp?
As for having to completely strip the taillamp, you got that right. I had to drill out the rivets and completely disassemble my taillamp before sending it off. Some companies expect you to remove the old chrome plating too, but the company I used did that for me. I was very pleased with the results. I used these guys: http://www.customcoatings.net/

[4babycar]

They actually sell that stuff in rattle cans too. I haven't tried it but if you are adventurous...... Though, I am not sure the price difference is worth it.

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/killer ... chrome.htm

[Baz]

mdrburchette, how much did the Florida mob charge you ?? Has anyone used the chrome plate spray kit that is advertised on the site offered ?
Baz

[mdrburchette]

It was around $150 plus shipping if I recall. You have to be careful who you use since a lot of plastic rechromers only do interior pieces and their work won't hold up in weather.

[Tappy]

They actually sell that stuff in rattle cans too. I haven't tried it but if you are adventurous...... Though, I am not sure the price difference is worth it.

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/killer ... chrome.htm

i did and its trow away money i can assure you that !!! , the paint doesn't even hold up after 6 months of drying and the results ar far from crome , its more like the Christmass gold and silver spraycans

painting Chrome can be done , but best leave it to the proffesionals

[So Cal Mark]

I looked into the spray stuff while at the SEMA show. Check sprayonchrome.com, they should list their dealers. The stuff is really impressive but requires a 20K investment for their starter package and you need a spray booth for dust-free drying

[Baz]

Thanks everyone for your input....um...looks like black is the go.
Baz

[Tappy]

some even would advise cracle ....

[mbouse]

20g's 'eh? piece of cake! i'll just take out a loan from my 401(k).... hey, wait a minute.... where'd my retirement money go?

[azygoustoyou]

Its a conspiracy. The government took all our retirement money and made it look like the market is bad. Maybe they are going to start the chrome spraying business.