alsa chroming presentation

Terence Gelo

Finishing & Chroming

What needs be done before you can chrome?

60% of the work you’ll be doing is finishing.

30% of the work you’ll be doing is spraying.

10% of the work you’ll be doing is waiting*.

*this 10% is more influential on your final outcome than the other 90% combined.

Finishing & ChromingSteps for finishing:

1. Application of surfacing material

2. Sanding

3. Polishing

Finishing & ChromingSteps for finishing:

1. Application of surfacing material

Bondo® Glazing Putty will be your best bet.

Finishing & Chroming

1. Application of surfacing material

2. Sanding

3. Polishing

1. Application of surfacing material

Finishing & ChromingSteps for finishing:

2. Sanding

Apply coat220 grit

320 grit400 grit600 grit

Repeat from begining

Any holes? Any ridges? Partial coverage?

Nope, all good Yes

Finishing & ChromingSteps for finishing:

1. Application of surfacing material

Little secret: Nail buffing blocks

2. Sanding3. Polishing

Finishing & Chroming

Finishing & ChromingSteps for chroming:

1. Automotive Primer

2. Black Basecoat

3. 1K Mirra Clear

4. Killer Chrome

5. 1K Mirra Clear

+ Sanding

+ Sanding +Polishing

Finishing & ChromingFinishing & ChromingWhat you will need:

Primer Alsa® Chrome Kit Nail Buffing Block 400 & 600 grit

Steps for chroming:1. Automotive Primer

Spray and sand from 400-600 till the form is well covered. This seals your object.

Finishing & Chroming

Steps for chroming:1. Automotive Primer

Spray carefully, then polish with nail buffing block.

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2. Black Basecoat

The finish quality of this coat will be the finish quality of your final chrome

Wait 1 dayYes, that means 24 hours

Wait.Be Patient!

You have been warned.

Wait 1 dayYes, that means 24 hours

Wait.Be Patient!

You have been warned.

Steps for chroming:1. Automotive Primer

Get it as thin as possible without missing any spots and without sacrificing finish quality.

Finishing & Chroming

2. Black Basecoat3. 1K Mirra Clear

Wait 1-2 daysYes, that means 24-48 hours

Wait.Be Patient!

You have been warned.

Wait 1-2 daysYes, that means 24-48 hours

Wait.Be Patient!

You have been warned.

Steps for chroming:1. Automotive Primer

Begin by “dusting” coats. DO NOT SPRAY WET LIKE A SPRAY PAINT!

Continue to apply “dust” coats until you have a uniform cov-erage and allow it to dry for a few minutes before proceeding.

Finishing & Chroming

2. Black Basecoat3. 1K Mirra Clear4. Killer Chrome

Now use the polishing cloth by carefully wash-ing with water to remove the excess “dust” from the surface.

Once you complete this step you will notice a drastic improvement in the final appearance.

Finishing & Chroming

This is included in the Killer Chrome Kit.

Finishing & ChromingSteps for chroming:

1. Automotive Primer

Apply a second coat just like you did the first time.

Finishing & Chroming

2. Black Basecoat3. 1K Mirra Clear4. Killer Chrome5. 1K Mirra Clear

Wait 1-2 daysYes, that means 24-48 hours

Be Patient!You have been warned.

It will appear cloudy at first. Don’t worry, this is normal.

Across this process you will have waited between 100 and 150 hours.

If you didn’t, chances are your finish doesn’t nearly look this good.

Good Luck!

Good Luck!Terence Gelo