Anyone interested in knowing how to "re-chrome" your dash?
I believe, I have found a great product that takes very little knowlege but some patience!

Believe me - it looks better, much better than I expected!

Let me know, I'll attach the process with product list! Pictures, before and after coming soon! Drwe

well,i'd sure like to know,spill it.

How about some chrome paint, Dont know much about it yet but looks good on the videos check it out at, alsa corporation.com

Give it to me Baby!!!!!!!LOL:thumbsup: Send me some info.....

Patiently awaiting answer....

Patience growing thin...

Bordering on impatient....


TELL ME!!!! TELL ME NOW!!!! :thumbsup:

Ok, we obviously have to guess here... Chrome foil, like "Bare Metal" maybe?

That tapping sound you hear is my foot. We're waiting! :waving:

Don't leave us in suspense like this....

I'm going on a 2 week vacation this fall. I think I gonna post a thread like this before I leave. :D

The suspense is killing me.................:eek:

I hope the process wasn't FATAL! :confused:

This is taking to long. let's hear it.

This is taking to long. let's hear it.

Well, he actually said that it requires some patience...:)

I hope the process wasn't FATAL! :confused:

After waiting all this time, let's hope not....

Jeff

Maybe this is it
http://www.bare-metal.com/

it's been about 40 hours since you posted this intriguing thread.
are you going to tell us?
david

4 days now... must be a very time consuming process.

Hey, I've just learned a process to turn dirt into GOLD. Very quick and easy process that won't cost a dime. Just hold on to your seats, and I'll let you know later how to do it.:waving:

Jeeezzzzz this post still going no place with out ANSWER'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE WANT AN ANSWER!!!!!!:(

I was hoping for an answer before my chevelle turns to dust, but on the bright side this post will keep us intrigued








68SS almost on the road again
396 4 spd roller tach & disc brakes

I can turn dirt into gold, then back to chrome, then back to gold.
Hold on and I'll go get the book that tells all about it................................................ just hang tight, I'll be right back..............................................

Just as I thought...the "Quick Solution to Chroming" Aliens got another one...dammit!

Our 'Men in MonoChrome' almost had 'em, too!

As a side note...I have discovered a process that turns unanswered posts into 1970 LS-6 Chevelles and then into L89 Corvettes...and then back into unanswered posts...anybody want to hear about it? :)

Ask a question like this and then not return to give us the info. Real classy :sad:

By the way, I visited a museum where the only 1965 Z-16 convertible is displayed with full documentation proving its real. Im not telling you where it is either. :clonk:

Oh, I also ran into a guy that has a couple of 70 Chevelles for sale in some old barn. Seems one is a hardtop and a convertable. I got to his place to check them out and he showed me both cars and POP's and window stickers he had. Seems they are both LS6 cars. He liked the performance of the drag car so much he wanted the 450 horse engine in a convert. For some odd reason he hasnt been keeping up with the market and has no idea what he has. He wants to get them out of his way and I dont have any money to by either...So im not going to tell any of you where they are. Hows that? :waving:

JK, Sorry, I couldnt resist. :p

C'mon man spill the beans. I got a bunch of dashes just waiting for the answer. :) If you got a pdf you need posted let me know.

Ever find out what the solution for dash chroming is?

You think it's one of them "If I told you, I'd have to kill you" deals? I hope that's not what happened! :eek: :D

Any members near Hanover, MA that can go beat it out of him?

that is just not right!!!!

Wow... 577 views so far, and Drew is still not back!

This is just like when you're getting ready to watch a ballgame on TV, and one of the guys goes to the store to get the beer and doesn't come back. Are you supposed to get mad or worried? :D

:(

He might be talking about the silver leafing process. Ive done this. It isnt perfect but looks damn good. You can get it at any crafts store. Practice first on spare parts. works on metal or plastic. try it!

He might be talking about the silver leafing process. Ive done this. It isnt perfect but looks damn good. You can get it at any crafts store. Practice first on spare parts. works on metal or plastic. try it!

Is it acually called silver leafing?

Its called Silver leaf. THey have gold leaf too if you wanna go *bling bling*

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Let me know, I'll attach the process with product list! Pictures, before and after coming soon! Drwe[/QUOTE]

Never expect anything from someone that can't spell their own name!

Hey, how do you do this quote thing?

in the lower right corner of each person's post, there is a 'QUOTE' button. Click that.

Alright, if Drew won't tell us we can go back to the topic anyway...

Don't know about the silver leaf, but "Bare Metal" can be used. It's a thin, adhesive backed aluminum foil that's used by model builders. You cut a piece slightly larger than the area you want to cover, put it on and press it down with Q-tips and trim it out with a sharp hobby knife. It's not difficult to do once you get the hang of it, but requires some patience and a steady hand. If you goof up, it's pretty easy to remove too.

I use it for chrome trim on car models, and it looks quite realistic if you apply it carefully. I have tried it on interior trim in cars as well, and it works for small details. However, if you try to cover a larger piece, it tends to bubble when it gets hot, so one hot summer day is enough to make it look bad. I don't think there's anything to do about that, as the adhesive is trapped under the foil and can't evaporate. It's also a bit fragile, so it scratches easily. I wouldn't use it on any exterior trim, but it's ok on the interior.

You can find it in most good hobby stores, and Hobby Lobby carries a similar product that seems to be thinner. It looks a bit better but is more difficult to work with, so I prefer Bare Metal. I think this could be what he was talking about.

My appologies everyone.... It's been a hectic couple of weeks. The instructions are done as is the dash.... I am going to attempt attaching them. If I have problems, I'll let you all know. I have attached them so give it a try. Other wise, I will send then out to everyone that responded.

Again, my appologies for being so late getting back to you all.

I saw you responded and saved yourself a beating but since there is no attachment maybe not. Better keep looking over shoulder. :D

You can email to me, my address is in my profile, and I will try to attach or upload it here.

I am going to attempt attaching them. If I have problems, I'll let you all know.

Oh no, it may take a couple more weeks. The suspense is killing me.:D

we're getting closer!
david

If you send them to me I will post them on my website.

Ok enough, the beatings are back on. Get him guys.

Sent process to JNorth and Fatboy.... for posting. Please, no beatings!

Here it is.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jnorth71/dash.pdf

This better be good... :D

before and after

Here is a link to my site....

looks good... when I get to that point expect I will be following in your footsteps

http://www.fatboyspigpen.com/PDF/dash.pdf

Wow... I have read about Alclad II in several hobby magazines, but had never imagined that someone would take the time to mask and airbrush something like that! Very nice job! How many hours did you spend on this project?

BTW, I noticed the 1:25 Mustang kit in one of the pictures...:)

All total, it was about 2 hours to clean and repaint, about 2 hours of masking, 3 hours for airbrushing the gloss black with an over night set-up and probably an hour for the chrome.

Sorry about the FORD product.... I reached and grabbed the closest item.

One more tip, I am going to try some brush on clear to seal it. The only down fall right now is, if it's dinged, it needs touching up. Olle, how did you get to see it BTW?

One more tip, I am going to try some brush on clear to seal it. The only down fall right now is, if it's dinged, it needs touching up. Olle, how did you get to see it BTW?

Can you use a regular brush to clearcoat it? I haven't tried Alclad, but other silver or metallic paints can smear if you brush the clear on them.

BTW, there's a link in fatboy's post above.

Cool - thanks for posting this. Was starting to wonder if the process involved growing the chrome since you kept us hanging for so long :)

Hey that really does look nice and its perfect timing for me. But what product did you use to clean it up you only said a plastic solvent prep, something like Castrol super clean?

Drew, you certainly are lucky, Dude.

Looks like it may have been worth the wait. Let use know how you make out with the C/C process.

BTW: My friends at my 'gardening support group' want to know if I can get some tips on growing quality chrome. Rainer, Drew, anyone...?

aluminum foil and superglue?

:P

Looks great, how is durabilty? That would be my only question. Anybody else tried it?

Roflmao

BillsCamino:
I hope the process wasn't FATAL! :confused:

This is stuff they used on R/C Car bodies (Lexan). And it stands up to a brutal bashing that R/C Car (**ahem** Drivers), give their cars.. So I don't think there should be a durability issue... Also, the paint is a polycarbonate paint made specifically for lexan, and other plastics, so I think it should hold good... :thumbsup:

Everyone... again, my apologies for not responding. Very busy at work and preping for two college kids.

The solvent was bought at a hobby shop - you can also use distilled alcohol.
Some other tips along the way... if I were to do it again, I'd use Krylon's semi flat black paint on the d-board. I would take my time in masking the areas, more time in between... 7 to 10 coats of the gloss black as well as time in between 7 - 10 coats of the Alclad II chrome. I bought the chrome from Squadron Hobby - they're on-line. But the best tip I can give is - take your time and apply light coats.

I plan to do the vent louvers next.

I there a place where this can be viewed online instead?