Plastic chrome plating

[Mtrctylarry]

Does anyone know of a company that does automotive grade plastic chrome plating?

I would like to have OEM Bronco HEL black hub caps chromed for my HE. I have spoken to several companies that do the process, but only for large run contract, not auto enthusiast Parts. I am willing to ship parts to another state.

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[Dan-O]

If Plastic Chrome spray paint won’t do it for you( I’ve found it comes out more silver than chrome) you could always get them wrapped in “Chrome” vinyl.

 

[Mtrctylarry]

If Plastic Chrome spray paint won’t do it for you( I’ve found it comes out more silver than chrome) you could always get them wrapped in “Chrome” vinyl.

I never thought about a chrome wrap material...Thanks, I'll look in to that. There were companies around that did small batch plastic chroming but seems like chrome is not so popular anymore, so I guess they went out...

 

[VAtruck]

Mr. G's. Actually plastic has never been chrome plated. The actual process is vacuum metalizing.

 

[Fly by Nite]

Mr. G's. Actually plastic has never been chrome plated. The actual process is vacuum metalizing.

Here's another company, they're even in Michigan. I know a few guys that have used them for dashboard bezel restoration.
Vacuum Orna-metal
https://vacuumorna-metal.com/content/restoration

There's another in Massachusetts, however you have to go thru this company for the 'chroming' service. They do the prep and send it to Muellers for the metallizing.
http://www.instrument-specialties.com/

There is another method which is a sprayed finish over a high gloss black base. I don't recall the product name but I've seen some videos on YouTube.

I've used the chrome vinyl wrap for a gauge bezel with great results. Works well on a flat surface, a hubcap might be tricky. It's cheap, a 1' x 6' roll is only $10.

 

[VAtruck]

There is another method which is a sprayed finish over a high gloss black base. I don't recall the product name but I've seen some videos on YouTube.

Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome. The model guys use it. It won't hold up for a hubcap.

 

[Gtrekker]

https://www.autotoolworld.com/Eastwood-12451ZA-Liquid-Chrome_p_311042.html

 

[Dan-O]

Mr. G's. Actually plastic has never been chrome plated. The actual process is vacuum metalizing.

Actually, “Electroless Plating” used similar process as metal chrome plating….no vacuum. But PVD has taken its place.

 

[Mtrctylarry]

Here's another company, they're even in Michigan. I know a few guys that have used them for dashboard bezel restoration.
Vacuum Orna-metal
https://vacuumorna-metal.com/content/restoration

There's another in Massachusetts, however you have to go thru this company for the 'chroming' service. They do the prep and send it to Muellers for the metallizing.
http://www.instrument-specialties.com/

There is another method which is a sprayed finish over a high gloss black base. I don't recall the product name but I've seen some videos on YouTube.

I've used the chrome vinyl wrap for a gauge bezel with great results. Works well on a flat surface, a hubcap might be tricky. It's cheap, a 1' x 6' roll is only $10.

Thanks for the info, I’ll give them a call.

 

[VAtruck]

Actually, “Electroless Plating” used similar process as metal chrome plating….no vacuum. But PVD has taken its place.

And they use aluminum,. not chrome.

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