Hey all, I thought I would shed some light on the topic as someone who sprays professionally. The "spray on chrome" process is identical to high level, high production mirror silvering. The part must be base coated then wet sanded to a 3000 grit finish, then an acrylic resin is applied over the surface to make it smooth as glass. Once the resin has cured a mixture of several solutions are applied to the surface, Silver Nitrate being the main component. The silver that is deposited forms a super thin layer of real silver metal, not paint. Once "chromed" the part is then topcoated with 2k automotive clear. I personally use HOK clears and tints to provide the best results. The trick to making the silver actually look like chrome is tinting the clear with violet candy. The demand on Air/Chemical/Enviromental cleanliness is critical. I spent more on filtration systems and dryers then I did on spray equipment. This is a very unique process of chemical reaction. While it looks easy on video for a pro it takes several months and lots of frustration to master and provide a REAL mirror finish. Also P.P.E. is important! The silver solution can permenatly stain your skin a terrible brown/blue color which is very embarasing and has to be sanded off your skin..lol..<took 2 weeks>
Also if interested, I can "chrome" it if u can ship it...
