How do you Chrome plastic?

[DoC91383]

Well i'm in the process of trying to make a custom fan grill for my super lan boy case. I saw the orac case and how the guy got hsi acrylic chromed, i'm just wonder how this is done as i work for a chrome shop and we have no clue how to do it. It simpley would just melt. Ideas?

 

[MisterChief]

Originally posted by: DoC91383
Well i'm in the process of trying to make a custom fan grill for my super lan boy case. I saw the orac case and how the guy got hsi acrylic chromed, i'm just wonder how this is done as i work for a chrome shop and we have no clue how to do it. It simpley would just melt. Ideas?

Buy some Krylon paint!
I seriously doubt that grill that you're talking about was plastic, as plastic cannot be chromed like metal

 

[imverygifted]

look at all the sites on the case/modding guide thread- the one w/ the sticky i believe a few of those modding sites show how you do that

 

[SkyBum]

You could try powdercoating it (serious longshot here but might be worth looking into). Check your area for a good powdercoating shop that has a chrome or metallic silver in stock. I used to think only metal could pe powdercoated but the place I used for my metal art was powdercoating WOOD one day while I was there.

Here is another option but something like a grill would be a real pain in the ass I think.

Chrome foil article 1
Chrome foil + Graphics article 2

 

[Painman]

Google is your friend.

Vacuum Metalizing

 

[DoC91383]

Oh it was acrylic aka plastic 100% sure, i'd link you to the case but i dont have the time right now sorry. Thanks though painman that looks like a very good solution.

 

[Zepper]

Yeah, it took them quite a while to come up with a realistic plating on plastic. i don't think it is something a person could do at home...
.bh.

 

[imported_fatal]

Just use chrome spray paint - Walmart

 

[DoC91383]

From what i've read of spray on chrome it's impossible to geta mirror finish as it's the hardest color to get streak free.

 

[BonzaiDuck]

Modder's Mesh

Cut it, shape it, fit it, trim it, clean it and chrome it.