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Originally Posted by LITTLERED
Article(s): Chrome on Plastic Automotive Tail Light Bezels -- each about 12"L X 3"W X 2"D w/Beveled Sides.
 What method is best to be used to remove the now old and cracked/peeling chrome finish in preparation for a RE-chrome effort? I hope to be able use my just received "Copy Chrome Plating Kit" to handle the refinishing process. OR must I use some other plating scheme to refinish these? 
A Professional Plating Company has given a quote of $220.00 per set of two (there being two sets!)!  |
When you say "cracked and peeling", what is under the peeled finish?
If the original part is chromed plastic, and under the peeling chrome is a dull, painted plastic, then you can't just re-chrome it without puting a new conductive finish on the item.
I would sand the items down to the plastic with a very fine sandpaper (around #400), then paint it with a couple of coats of conductive spray paint (caswell sells some). Let the final coat dry for 48 hours and then go over it with a #1200 grit wet/dry sandpaper to have the smoothest, most polished finish you can get. Then plate it with the copy krome.
I know it sounds like a lot of work, but that's why the guy is charging $220 bucks.