I think I might have the solution for worn off chrome on plastic parts. As most of us have tried paint and pens etc, it just isn't the same as chrome. I remember laying on my couch one sunday afternoon hung over watching Norm and company on This Old House followed by New Yankee Workshop. He was making a picture frame or something like that, but I remember he used gold leafing and it looked like it was plated and had a mirror like finish. So I figured I might give it a go on plastic.
I went to the local art supply store and found some silver leaf. They sell a small kit that includes an adhesive pen and some leaf.
The box that needs the chrome is my Rising 20/20 on the tweeter grill. The left side is good but the right side was missing alot of the chrome. So i tried the leaf on one of the horizontal grill bars and it turned out pretty good!
I got overzealous and attempted to do the whole right tweeter grill. it turned out like **** and I'll have to take it off and start over. So here are the lessons learned; Dont use cottonballs to smooth it out and Wait for the glue to dry before placing the leaf down at least 10 -15 min. With this said I do think this will work, you just have to be patient and take your time.
I'll post pics of my results.
Any one else go this route with good results?
Peace,
Paul Z.
I went to the local art supply store and found some silver leaf. They sell a small kit that includes an adhesive pen and some leaf.
The box that needs the chrome is my Rising 20/20 on the tweeter grill. The left side is good but the right side was missing alot of the chrome. So i tried the leaf on one of the horizontal grill bars and it turned out pretty good!
I got overzealous and attempted to do the whole right tweeter grill. it turned out like **** and I'll have to take it off and start over. So here are the lessons learned; Dont use cottonballs to smooth it out and Wait for the glue to dry before placing the leaf down at least 10 -15 min. With this said I do think this will work, you just have to be patient and take your time.
I'll post pics of my results.
Any one else go this route with good results?
Peace,
Paul Z.