Chrome Spray Paint

These days chrome paint is greatly sought after by automobile owners. It offers a very glossy and high luster surface. Chrome spray paint produces results that greatly resemble a chrome plating job. Besides, rendering a super glossy finish to any surface, it also provides a base coat on the surface for any type of art work. It can be done on virtually any surface from metal, wood to plastic. It can also be used on flexible materials such as rubber as it can be stretched. The most widespread applications of chrome paint can be seen in auto industry. Apart from painting the surface of the car, it is also used to paint the auto parts and accessories. It protects a surface from inclement weather and atmospheric changes.

Types of Chrome Spray Paint

MirraChrome, Ghost Chrome, MultiChrome are the types of chrome paint that are currently available in the market. MirraChrome, as its name suggests, is used to render a mirror like appearance to any surface. MirraChrome offers a very high degree of shine, hence is ideal for automobiles. However, not everyone finds the super glossy finish appealing. Many car owners think that mirror finish makes your car look as though it's wrapped in aluminum foil. So, if you wish, you may take your chances with MirraChrome. Besides car surfaces, it can also be used on wood, plastic and foam. The best effect of MirraChrome can be achieved when spray painted with HVLP guns.

Ghost Chrome is yet another popular type of chrome paint. It is transparent and can be used on any colored surface. However, gray base color brings out the best in Ghost Chrome. As a result, it is highly preferred by auto parts and wheels manufacturers. Other OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) may also prefer it over other paints. MultiChrome is a chrome paint which is a combination of MirraChrome and Ghost Chrome. MultiChrome is used to give a more dramatic effect to any surface. The reason is, this paint consists of small crystal flakes which provide a prismatic appearance to the surface. Hence, you can view as many shades as in a rainbow, on a single surface. The color change is brought by simply changing the viewing angle.

How to Apply Chrome Spray Paint

Before applying chrome paint for plastic or any surface for that matter, it is a must that you clean the surface thoroughly. The supershine effect can only be achieved if the underlying surface is clean. Next, you will need to give a coat of primer on the surface. Primer helps the paint to stick to the surface in a better way. The primer should be chosen according to the type of the surface, for instance, while chrome painting a car, choose an automobile primer. Then apply a base coat of jet black color. Jet black color offers highest degree of reflectivity. You may use a normal painting brush or you may use a spray gun. Apply a chrome paint of your choice, only after the base coat has dried completely. HVLP guns are most suitable for spray painting chrome paints. While painting, keep the gun 10'' away from the surface and keep it moving so that you do not end up overworking a single area.

Thus, chrome spray paint is a sure shot way of uplifting the look of any surface. A chrome car paint can enhance the look and value of your car. So, go for this dazzling paint and give a new look to your car.