Calihunt13 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Has anyone here every applied a chrome finish to their lead. Or had it done?? I like the chrome finish for jigging spoons, but it is cheaper to buy the lead ones. The lead is easy to paint, but was wondering if it is easy/hard........cheap/pricey......to get a chromed look??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 When you clearcoat the chrome paint, It dulls out. How about brushing on epoxy and dipping into ultra fine silver glitter and after it dries, Coat with epoxy again? Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I sent some for a customer last year to a plater in Wisconsin (I think). If I remember right, it was about $.22 a copy for chroming. Seems a little pricy to me, but you know how those fishermen are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I know that the chrome paint dulls with a D2T coating. My question is what is the effect of D2T on a properly plated chrome? I guess the simple answer would be to find a chromed item and apply some epoxy. Has anyone been down this road? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 you can clear over a nickel finish without it dulling. freshly poured lead also stays nice and shiny after clearing, with both D2T and DN. Haven't tried anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akriverrat Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 i use a high temp foil tape that is as chrome as chrome can be. wont dull and i just use mirror gloss powder as a clear coat. works great. Foil Insulation Tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akriverrat Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 heres the right one you need. High Temperature Foil Tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
