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Custom Coatings and Pot Metal Restorations.
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CUSTOM COATINGS Compare Electroplated Plastic And Fiberglass to vacuum metalizing. The vacuum metalized finish (THIS IS NOT WHAT WE DO) consists of a thin coating of aluminum (NOT CHROME) protected by a clear coating, usually of polyurethane. This clear coating is subject to cracking, peeling and yellowing and is often not compatible with the paints used to detail vacuum metalized finishes. Also, you must use a low-adhesive tape when painting the vacuum metalized pieces to avoid leaving tape marks in the clear coat or even pulling the finish off down to the bare plastic. This process was used by original equipment auto manufacturers only for interior pieces. The fragile nature of vacuum metalized finishes have kept automakers from using the process on exterior or engine parts. In contrast, the copper-nickel-chrome electroplated surface will not crack or yellow and is free of dirt, runs, sags, and orange peel commonly present on vacuum metalized pieces. The bluish luster provided by the chrome topcoat is more eye-appealing than the yellowish-tinge of vacuum metalized topcoats. Chrome is the toughest topcoat available for auto parts finishes and will far outlast the fragile paint based vacuum metalized topcoat. In addition you can use any kind of tape for painting chrome plated parts, even duct tape. Try that with a vacuum metalized finish!!! So now instead of painting those exterior plastic pieces (Grilles. Motorcycle Body & Engine Parts and Fiberglass Reproduction Parts, Such as Headlight Pots, Radiator Shrouds, Etc.) You can have the long lasting durable eye catching beauty of electroplated Chrome.
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