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  • PNGwynne
    Master of Fowl Play
    • Jun 5, 2008
    • 19445

    Chrome woes

    ChromeTech, the custom plating service I've relied upon for decades, has closed. (The owner retired.)

    Does anyone know of another chrome plating service for plastic parts, or a good paint?

    I see Rustoleum Metallic Chrome is well-rated...

    Thank you.
    WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.
  • pmwasson
    Maker
    • Sep 12, 2007
    • 4864

    #2
    That stinks. He was my go-to guy also.
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    • PNGwynne
      Master of Fowl Play
      • Jun 5, 2008
      • 19445

      #3
      He did great work, and so well-priced. Nice fellow, too--always willing to try something new. My Bulletman looks factory-fresh.

      I've always resisted using paint, but I'm afraid I'll have to backslide. Dave Lee told me years ago he used a paint, let it cure for a few weeks, and then buffed it.
      WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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      • PNGwynne
        Master of Fowl Play
        • Jun 5, 2008
        • 19445

        #4
        Hmmm...just found M&M Metalizing Sales
        WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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        • Megotastrophe
          Permanent Member
          • Jun 29, 2018
          • 2695

          #5
          I just bought a Molotow Liquid Chrome pen and it looks amazing. Different sizes. I recommend the amazon 3 pack.

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          • Megotastrophe
            Permanent Member
            • Jun 29, 2018
            • 2695

            #6

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            • thunderbolt
              Hi Ernie!!!
              • Feb 15, 2004
              • 34211

              #7
              on youtube toypoloi has all sorts of videos on chrome plating for Micronauts and Star Wars figures
              You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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              • PNGwynne
                Master of Fowl Play
                • Jun 5, 2008
                • 19445

                #8
                I've heard good things about the Molotow pens but not their spay paint, and I probably need a spray paint.
                WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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                • PNGwynne
                  Master of Fowl Play
                  • Jun 5, 2008
                  • 19445

                  #9
                  Originally posted by thunderbolt
                  on youtube toypoloi has all sorts of videos on chrome plating for Micronauts and Star Wars figures
                  Thanks, just saw a good one with refinishing a Death Star Droid.
                  WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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                  • thunderbolt
                    Hi Ernie!!!
                    • Feb 15, 2004
                    • 34211

                    #10
                    Originally posted by PNGwynne
                    Thanks, just saw a good one with refinishing a Death Star Droid.
                    Doesn't get Chromier than that guy
                    You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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