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Posted: 4/7/2013 4:17:22 PM EDT
| Hey guys, I had my neighbor over and was showing him the builds I've got going on, and now he wants me to build him one. but what he said he really wants is a chrome finish on his. How do I go about obtaining this look? Obviously it doesn't actually have to be hard chromed finished, just something that has the same look to it. |
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You know that's actually sexy..........OP look at Mega NIB Billet sets (Nickle Baron) Looky Here!! |
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GPI Custom Gunworks has a stainless look anodized finish that looks pretty cool.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/530059_569151576451556_969732608_n.jpg |
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GPI Custom Gunworks has a stainless look anodized finish that looks pretty cool. https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/530059_569151576451556_969732608_n.jpg That just looks too chrome krylonish........ |
. Thought about doing it myself.
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There are chrome looking powder coats out there, not sure how receivers take to powder though. chrome powders don't look that shiny. They look AMAZING before clear coating, but sadly, they MUST be clear coated. This still might be the best option best bet for a true chrome look would be to have a professional polish it. It would look pretty good, but would have to be a safe queen |
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If you can find someone that can "bright finish" anodize the aluminum.
http://www.pioneermetal.com/bright_dip_anodizing |
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There's also an actual paint that makes items actually match a chrome plating called Mirrachrome.
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirrachrome.htm |
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Just get it chromed....For small peices such as these (I get alot of stuff plated car related) you likely wont even have to pay the rack fee if you dont need em yesterday (IE they can work them into another job this takes on average an extra two days but well worth the cost savings)
I got alot more stuff plated than that (the entire front bracketry for a V8) for $75 bucks from my plater who does awesome work BTW... S&H Chrome Plating 817 Madison Industrial Rd Madison Tn 37115 (615) 865-0100 Give em a call...talk to em about what you want (there is various types of Plate specs. snap a few picks and email em to em so they can give you an accurate quote....I dont have anything to do with these company other than being a happy repeat customer. |
I'd go the Nickel Boron route from WMD Guns. Leave the plastics black. Have the receivers, barrel, rail (if it has one), receiver extension, bolt carrier assembly done in Nickel Boron. I'd leave the screws, levers, fasteners all black unless he specifically wants them done in nickel boron also.
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Just talked me out of the shiny build
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MINE EYES! seriously, show the guy that nasty pic and convince him that NiB-X is much "cooler". I am about too, because I'm having a real ethical/moral dilemma with making this thing chromed out. It's going to take quite a bit of work to achieve an awful look. |
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