What can I use to chrome plastic?

Splendor chrome paint

The part, already cleaned of grease, is immersed in a vat containing chromic acid solution (20 – 30 %) at 80ºC. This “dissolves” one of the components of these plastics, generating micropores on the surface of the part.

After the part is washed with water, it is immersed in a 1% palladium chloride solution at 70ºC to activate the plastic, i.e., to make it electrically conductive, and then it is dried by means of hot air dryers.

There are methods in which copper sulfate is used in the presence of sodium or potassium cyanide at 32-38ºC with currents of 2A per dm2, but it requires special care due to the toxicity of the gases emitted.

and chromic dichromate. Although some is lost by “carryover”, its concentration should not be allowed to become excessive, since trivalent chromium compounds have the effect of narrowing the limits of the working conditions of the bright chrome plating solution and decreasing its conductivity. On the other hand, a moderate concentration of trivalent chromium seems to increase somewhat the penetrating power of the solution.

Plastic chrome plating

If you are looking for products to paint on chrome, now you can buy them directly from our online store. Consult our best products for this type of painting,… and buy without waitingPainting on chrome requires following a specific procedure and using a certain technique. The chrome has a very polished surface and free of pores, so it is usual that paints can not adhere to it. To paint on chrome with good results, at Lecker’s we propose a practical and easy to apply alternative, either for interior or exterior.

The first thing to do is to apply PRIMER 1K METALS primer. This primer is completely transparent and fast drying. Applying a thin layer on the chrome we obtain an exceptional adhesion. Once the primer has dried, the finish can be applied. The PRIMER 1k METALS allows you to use any type of finishing enamel with the total security that we will obtain a correct adherence, avoiding that the paint jumps and comes off.

Plastic Chrome Plating Kit

Cromadora Campos opened its doors for the first time in 1972. We are a Mexican company specialized in metal and plastic chrome plating. Our main strength is automotive chrome plating, such as fenders and rims. We also have extensive experience with hard chrome and industrial chrome, decorative chrome plating and various finishes in electroplating such as:

We work for different areas of the industry such as restaurants, hospitals, gyms and furniture stores although we can boast our specialty in the automotive industry and classic car repair.

At Cromadora Campos we firmly believe that there is no better advertisement than the recommendation of a satisfied customer, that is why we are committed to punctuality and efficiency in our service, always working with the highest quality standards.

Electroplating is the process in which by means of electricity, a metal is coated on another through a solution of metallic salts (electrolysis) with the objective of modifying its surface properties, increasing its resistance to corrosion and to the attack of chemical substances in the same way, increasing its resistance to Read moreWhat is an electroplating finishing?

Chrome car plastics

If you are looking for products to paint on chrome, now you can buy them directly in our online store. Consult our best products for this type of painting,… and buy without waitingPainting on chrome requires following a specific procedure and using a certain technique. The chrome has a very polished surface and free of pores, so it is usual that paints can not adhere to it. To paint on chrome with good results, at Lecker’s we propose a practical and easy to apply alternative, either for interior or exterior.

The first thing to do is to apply PRIMER 1K METALS primer. This primer is completely transparent and fast drying. Applying a thin layer on the chrome we obtain an exceptional adhesion. Once the primer has dried, the finish can be applied. The PRIMER 1k METALS allows you to use any type of finishing enamel with the total security that we will obtain a correct adherence, avoiding that the paint jumps and comes off.