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Killer Chrome

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by dw-satx, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. dw-satx

    dw-satx New Member

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    Has anyone tried any of this stuff (Killer Chrome)? Thanks.

    DW-SATX
     
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    I haven't! But I know of sooo many celeb's have "chromed" out there rides n all...

    It would be sweet 2 do n all. But it costs some mad chedda... N our bikes r not HD's!!! With "Cash" 2 blow on something that isn't "functional"(spelling?)
     
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    Looks sick, but the price is crazy!

    Would love to just paint my whole engine like that...
     
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  4. dw-satx

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    Yeah the price is very steep, but it costs quite a bit to have something professionally chromed as well. It looks like the final step is a one time use can of hardener/topcoat. So once you depress the plunger to mix the final can you probably have a limited amount of time to use the product. Looks awesome, but certainly doesn't seem practical if you only have a small piece to refinish.
     
    dw-satx, Jun 17, 2008
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    i'd have to see it to believe it looks too good to be true.
     
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    I've got access to some of the chromeFX stuff but haven't tried it yet. Might have to give it a shot on some of the plastic parts I have laying around. I do regular chrome and black chrome (nickel) and it's hard to match the sheer luster and reflectivity of the real stuff.

    Sean
     
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    They sent me a sample.

    I don't think you would be impressed and you would be bummed about the expense.
    I tried the "killer cans" on my restore project. ....JUST BAD.
    I might have got a bad can, but I was highly dissapointed with my $80 worth of paint (two cans) that went on worse than the $6 Duplicolor cans from Autozone.

    My opinion...Don't waste your money.
    The "professional" equipment does a much better job. They sent me a contact for a company that has the pro-spraying chrome equipment.

    That would be my recommendation.
     
    Desinger_Mike, Jun 20, 2008
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    I've been meaning to try this:

    Eastwood Liquid Chrome

    I have their Deluxe Powder Coating system and have been very please with the results and the company!
     
    chadwickm, Jun 22, 2008
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  9. TIMEtoRIDE

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    Can you have too much chrome on a bike?
     

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  10. PaintIt(Flat)Black

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    I'm surprised that windshield isn't a chrome mirrored finish. This Guy is probably thinking How can i chrome my seat?
     
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  11. Ace_Frehley

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    Don't forget to chrome the tires too ;)
     
    Ace_Frehley, Jun 22, 2008
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    Someone needs to tell him about this stuff - same company as the Killer Chrome

    chrome leather
     
    earz_cd, Jun 22, 2008
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    BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    flash1259, Jun 22, 2008
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