Very nice, but rather tricky for grilles, in my opinion .I've tried this on other parts as long as you prep your surface well it comes out like real chromed plastic:
Rek--Now you can make the fake grills look less fake by painting the vertical posts with flat black enamel with a brush and masking tape. Then they will look like the pic below.---DrewAlso, I bought new chrome grills but didn't think the 'one use only' clips were that good for such expensive items. I broke off the prongs, drilled four small holes and used stainless steel screws to attach them. It's a fake grill anyway but adding the screws improves the look. Obviously not standard but neither is many aspects of my car.
Which could be the best way to have a very plain surface to chrome on? Light sanding or what else?
I think my grilles are still original chromed plastic: has the chrome to be removed mechanically or maybe has electroplating shop a procedure to reverse the process in order to remove chrome from plastic?Answering in one sentence: for mirror like effect all has to be perfectly flat. Very difficult for used parts.
Yes https://www.wallothnesch.com/en/grille-sidewall-chrome-left-51-04-18.htmlWalloth still sells these grill repops at a reasonable price?
I was told general rule is that it is difficult to make a full chrome process on the plastic again.I think my grilles are still original chromed plastic: has the chrome to be removed mechanically or maybe has electroplating shop a procedure to reverse the process in order to remove chrome from plastic?
Totally agree, I actually was in the process of thinking through how I would do this and decided to just buy a new set at W&N!Very nice, but rather tricky for grilles, in my opinion .