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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Spray Chrome
We have taken on a project which the client has requested signage to be crafted. The signage has some scroll lettering and a logo ... all which have to have a chrome finished look to it. I have been investigating some options on how to do it with out actually chroming it, and have found several options for fake chrome.
Mirrachrome-www.alsacorp.com
MirraChrome is a spray paint in a can. It is the most reflective paint available on the market today that can be applied without the purchase of expensive specialized equipment. This versatile product can be applied with any high quality paint gun and dries instantly into a brilliant, mirror-like finish. A 4 ounce can of this stuff will cost you about $80 dollars a quart is $375 dollars a gallon is $1300 dollars USD.
Spectra Chrome- http://www.spectrachrome.com
This is a system that you buy, much like a hardcoating or spray foam system. Investment from these guys can range from $4000 and up plus the coatings. This is a 3 step process whereby adding a basecoat that contains a reactive agent that the "chrome" will adhere to. Next comes the metal spray which combines 2 water based chemicals that when mixed together create that mirrored finish. Finally a 3rd layer is added as a protective coating which you can add colour to.
Both of these methods require a proper ventilation booth.
Alsa also makes a mirrored sheet called
FX sheeting: http://www.alsacorp.com/products/sheetingfx/mirror.chrome.htm
you can get it in a 36" wide roll and costs about $42 per linear foot. Not cheap but if you need to coat something that is flat, this could be your product.
See the video s I posted for spray chrome options.
Mirrachrome-www.alsacorp.com
MirraChrome is a spray paint in a can. It is the most reflective paint available on the market today that can be applied without the purchase of expensive specialized equipment. This versatile product can be applied with any high quality paint gun and dries instantly into a brilliant, mirror-like finish. A 4 ounce can of this stuff will cost you about $80 dollars a quart is $375 dollars a gallon is $1300 dollars USD.
Spectra Chrome- http://www.spectrachrome.com
This is a system that you buy, much like a hardcoating or spray foam system. Investment from these guys can range from $4000 and up plus the coatings. This is a 3 step process whereby adding a basecoat that contains a reactive agent that the "chrome" will adhere to. Next comes the metal spray which combines 2 water based chemicals that when mixed together create that mirrored finish. Finally a 3rd layer is added as a protective coating which you can add colour to.
Both of these methods require a proper ventilation booth.
Alsa also makes a mirrored sheet called
FX sheeting: http://www.alsacorp.com/products/sheetingfx/mirror.chrome.htm
you can get it in a 36" wide roll and costs about $42 per linear foot. Not cheap but if you need to coat something that is flat, this could be your product.
See the video s I posted for spray chrome options.
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