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Luke 08-27-2014 10:52 AM

Chrome interior parts
 
Wanted to see if anyone has had any of the interior parts on their FRS/BRZ chromed.

I've noticed folks painting, wrapping, and replacing with JDM parts, but not chrome yet. Seems many here wouldn't find it appealing, but I really like the chrome handle and think some of the other parts that are currently silver would look good chromed (maybe not the shifter surround, since it's rather large).

I stopped by my local sign shop to get some chrome vinyl to try it out as a temporary measure, to see how it would look. They said they didn't carry it though. If I decided it was something I wanted to stick with I'd send the parts to a shop to have them actually chromed. I've had some pieces vacuum metalized before, but I don't think it would hold up as well.

I have a friend whose brother does hydro dipping and he said he could do chrome, but I've never seen it in person.

So... has anyone tried chrome film on their parts or has anyone had experience with chrome hydro dipping and how does it hold up?

sklimo 08-27-2014 11:02 AM

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Too much chrome and you'll be this



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WhiteFRS69 08-27-2014 12:07 PM

i actually hated the silver peices, chrome will stand out to much IMO

i just got done blacking out my interior peices

CBR600RR 08-27-2014 12:21 PM

fingerprints and smudges would grind my gears

Luke 08-27-2014 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sklimo (Post 1919220)
Too much chrome and you'll be this



Attachment 89164

Naw, I don't like wearing short sleeves in public.

mrlewistan 09-04-2014 07:43 PM

i would but i dont know how to chrome plastic parts. tried wrapping but chrome vinyl is very thick so there were too many wrinkles. all chrome spray paints ive seen are just glittery grey

??? 09-04-2014 09:49 PM

Is like to see this. I generally don't like chrome anywhere on a car but this would be kinda interestinng


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