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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Processes, Products & Techniques => Topic started by: jwc66k on August 29, 2022, 07:02:30 PM
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I found this on Amazon and it works good (so far). I used it to touch up some worn chrome on the plastic trim rings from a 66 Rally Pak.
https://www.amazon.com/Molotow-Liquid-Chrome-Marker-Large/dp/B077SFF28H/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3999RIY9ADSVJ&keywords=molotow+liquid+chrome&qid=1661809614&sprefix=molotow+%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-9
There are other size tips, this one is 5mm. It uses a pump action on the tip to get the chrome to flow, then it went on nicely.
The "recommendation" is that this marker is something to consider for chrome touch up. My next "chrome touch up" is the trim on a 65 radio bezel. I would not use this on an exterior surface, but you never know.
Jim
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cheap enough to experiment with.........pics would be nice too.
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cheap enough to experiment with.........pics would be nice too.
The edge of the 2 1/2 inch diameter ring that I touched up is 0.075 inch thick. Pictures are "difficult".
Jim
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The edge of the 2 1/2 inch diameter ring that I touched up is 0.075 inch thick. Pictures are "difficult".
Jim
cheap enough to experiment with.........pics would be nice too.
The "show and tell" chrome is drying on a couple of black (for contrast) surfaces. It was applied under the influence of a Brandy Manhattan. Pictures to follow (after dinner, a T-bone).
Jim
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After several attempts to make a "show and tell" picture on different surfaces with the "Chrome Pen", I went with the actual plastic trim ring that goes on top of the Rally Pac gauges, inside the outer ring housing.
The red arrow on the right points to the ring, the only part seen from the outside. The red arrow on the left show what was not "chromed", a "before" the treatment, and that is not visible when assembled.
What was also learned are: the surface must be clean and dry; a rough surface will fill up with the ink, so do those first, let the piece dry, and add a second coat (or more); smooth out the ink as you apply it. The ink drys quickly so let it. Don't "test" - (aka push your luck) - it. I don't know how this ink will wear over time.
Jim
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I just ordered two pens from Amazon. I can't wait to try it out! Thanks Jim.
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I wonder how it would do on the "pot metal" piece on the vent window pivot?
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That piece is brass, not pot metal.
With a Dremel you can get off the flaking chrome and get it sanded and buffed up real well.
After that i taped off the area and bright zinc plated it at home.
We shall see how long that works.
[I did this on my modified car]
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I wonder how it would do on the "pot metal" piece on the vent window pivot?
I tried it on a worn radio knob - twice. It works "sometimes". My second attempt included a quick wipe which got my first attempt hidden, then I did a coverup. "You" can't tell, but I can. It's trial and error. Also, it's a "touch up", not a complete re-chrome. Don't bother with exterior surfaces, ones that have a high wear potential, or ones with a dark surface.
Jim
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Thank you. I have some spare pieces to try it out on.
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FWIW you can find the chrome pens mentioned above at Hobby Lobby in the sharpie and pencil section. At least in my area. They had several different size pens.
Dan in Kansas