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Chrome paint

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by gitbox, Dec 6, 2009.

  1. gitbox

    gitbox Member

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    Is there a rattle can paint that actually looks like chrome? My fork badge has been painted over by the PO and I'd really like to get it back to the original look.
     
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    notit looks like a high gloss silver, kinda like aluminum atv rims, not shiney not dull
     
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    This is rattle can 'chrome' spray, or you could use a Krylon silver leafing pen.
     
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    I tried painting mine, with Krylon chrome paint. It came out OK, but not at all mirror-finished like it was originally. In the end I bought a new one from Chacal, and it was worth it.
     
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    Thanks guys. I'll give that leafing pen a try.

    Wizard, that rear drive looks nice!
     
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    Man, that swing arm doesn't look bad at all :wink: ...

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