dull chrome finish

[gk69]

My chrome powder is like a shinny silver not chrome. chrome was cured at 375-400 for 25 minutes, slightly open oven door and let cool. clear coat cured at 375-400 for 25 minutes and let cool the same way. nowhere close to chrome. any suggestions

[non-stick]

lower the heat and go for a longer cure cycle, back off on the gun and let the "fine" particles attract themselves instead of the bigger ones and see how you do with it then. Remember everybody, this powder is not a substitute for chrome, but a good facade on a surface that "counter-reflects" itself (intake manifold,hood hinges,bracketry,etc) and not a big flat panel. I'm afraid shiny silver that can *almost* be a reflective surface is pretty close to the best you can do with it. In my experience anyways.....Hope that helps, Russ

[Hemi-T]

If it's Caswell powder, it sounds like you cured too long. I've had excellent results with the chrome powder at the recommended 400 degrees for 14-15 minutes. 25 minutes sounds like it would be a little "over baked". When I used it, all my friends thought I had my parts chrome plated. Hope this helps.

Hemi-T

[non-stick]

any chances we can get some pics posted of that, Hemi? ok....how about pics of the cars so I can drool for a while,lol (gotta love them mopars!)

[Hemi-T]

Sure, here ya go! All done with Caswell powder. I'm pleased with the results.

[tomg552001]

Wow that chrome looks good. I've never managed to get it to look like that, to me its just a plain old silver. I havnt tried the caswell chrome...maybe i should. Thumbs up Hemi, looks great.

[non-stick]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Talk about two things I love all in the same package. Mopar Hemi and powder coatings. Sweetness personified! THIS is how it's done, folks. I'm really excited about the results you guys are posting on this site! Makes me feel all warm and mushy inside,lol. Now.....if only I can get off my own lazy backside and do some of my own projects this winter, I could maybe join the group of proud Caswell coaters,eh? Way nice, Hemi....and I'm not just saying that because I want a ride in the car either,lol!......Russ

P.S. ~ Submit that pic to Caswell for posting on the site,no? I sure would.

[gk69]

thanks to the advice. i will try shorter cure times.

[drfjr1976]

Looks great Hemi-T
Chrome can be tricky when not applying a tinted clear over it. I have found in my experiance to warm the oven and the part together does better that sticking the cooled part into a hot oven. Once the part has been at 400 for 10-15 I let it cool down slowly to room temp. Apply the clear than bake as normal.
My results.


I'll see if I can dig up some more.

[tomg552001]

That looks real good, nice job!