Mar 23, 2025 · A few tips. Using an actual black base coat paint (as opposed to black primer) will give you a deeper black, which will in turn give you a better chrome. I use Omni Automotive paint. Second …

Mar 23, 2025 · Chrome out of a bottle. Guess I need to change my username to Mr Impossible.

Jul 17, 2024 · I have been trying to get some sort of chrome finish on PLA FDM 3d printed parts, and I want to try to get a good chrome finish, or something similar. I have seen electroplating, but it seems …

Mar 23, 2025 · Spaz Stix Ultimate Mirror Chrome sounds really promising, apparently it's pretty sturdy and doesn't need a clearcoat to protect from smudges and fingerprints (still recommended for …

Jan 9, 2008 · I recently bought a resin kit of a terminator skull here on the RPF and I need to know how I can get a chrome effect on it when I finish it. Can resin actually BE chromed? What are the best …

Jan 29, 2017 · Overall this process seems to be better for protecting and prolonging the molotow chrome effect. Bit more involved but worth it, like a lot of other hobbying tricks.

Aug 15, 2018 · Molotov liquid chrome is the best with Alcald Clear Kote or clear urethane sealer (marker or airbrushed), Spaz Stix but you need base paint and sealer from them too ( the cans are very small …

May 12, 2013 · But, I need to do some more tests and do some side by side comparisons of raw alclad chrome, clear coated, and overcoated chrome, to see exactly how it'll look before I go ahead and …

Jun 3, 2015 · I believe when doing a chrome spray process over a gloss black, you want to reeeeally make sure that gloss black is completely fully dry, so there is no solvent from the chrome etching the …

Mar 29, 2022 · so i’m currently working on a 3d printed mandalorian helmet, and decided to take a break from assembly to do a paint test. I’m doing a graphite rub over a glossy black base coat, but i keep …