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slownova 11-30-2006 06:07 PM

black chrome coating?
 
does anyone know of a plater in the midwest that does this? ive been looking to get a ton of stuff done but can't find anywhere to do it. thanks.

69 L88 Camaro 11-30-2006 11:52 PM

black chrome
 
Had some door handles done a while back. Place in Memphis. Will check to find you a contact.

kart34 12-01-2006 11:08 AM

black chrome powder coating
 
There is a black chrome powdercoat color available. Please contact Greg @Extreme Custom Powder Coating we have the information 507-583-7448 :thumbsup:

69 L88 Camaro 12-01-2006 11:27 AM

Black Chrome
 
Jackpot!! Advanced Plating in Tennessee. 615-227-6900 Contact name is Carl

HRBS 12-01-2006 02:33 PM

IMO it is one of the best looking finishes out there. And 'Advanced' is THE place to have it done at.
But please be aware that Black Chrome scratches very easily.
Unlike traditional chrome which has nickel (close in color) underlying the top coat (which is non transparent), Black Chrome has a silver base. The top coat is very thin and transparent giving that deep look that we all like the Black chrome for. However, by simply (and innocently) wiping it with the slightest abbrasive towel, cloth etc it will leave tiny scratches that in time will dull the finish. A micro fiber cloth and some non-ammonia glass cleaner is all you need to clean it. NEVER use wax or polish like you would on regular chrome. They call it "Chrome" but is should never be maintained like such.
You will love the look of it, just be careful.
Oh... and be prepared to pay a significant amount more for Black Chrome than traditional chrome plating.

slownova 12-01-2006 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRBS
IMO it is one of the best looking finishes out there. And 'Advanced' is THE place to have it done at.
But please be aware that Black Chrome scratches very easily.
Unlike traditional chrome which has nickel (close in color) underlying the top coat (which is non transparent), Black Chrome has a silver base. The top coat is very thin and transparent giving that deep look that we all like the Black chrome for. However, by simply (and innocently) wiping it with the slightest abbrasive towel, cloth etc it will leave tiny scratches that in time will dull the finish. A micro fiber cloth and some non-ammonia glass cleaner is all you need to clean it. NEVER use wax or polish like you would on regular chrome. They call it "Chrome" but is should never be maintained like such.
You will love the look of it, just be careful.
Oh... and be prepared to pay a significant amount more for Black Chrome than traditional chrome plating.

yea i know all about that. i bet its cheaper then it is to chrome anything here. i think i live in the capital of expensive everything. what does black chrome powder look like compared to black chrome plating? im sure its diffrent just how diffrent? i can't really powdercoat to much i don't think becouse alot of this is going to be trim and stuff.

HRBS 12-01-2006 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slownova
what does black chrome powder look like compared to black chrome plating? im sure its diffrent just how diffrent?

Very different. We experimented with a chopper frame in Black Chrome Powdercoat. It came out more like a translucent smoke grey than a black mirror finish.

slownova 12-01-2006 07:13 PM

ah, thank you sir. :hail: i wonder what it does cost now. id have to ship it all the way to tennesse tho now.

J2SpeedandCustom 12-02-2006 07:34 AM

Brian,
to get anything done right, you are going to have to ship it out of this great state of ours. I would call advanced or sherms in cali.

J2SpeedandCustom 12-02-2006 07:36 AM

crate it up on a pallet and send it freight, it is much cheaper!


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