[Bryan Jensen]

Well...I was looking at the frame of my car today...

...I have a powdercoated frame...all of the neat suspension goodies...etc..etc...al bolted on and ready to rock and roll..

Only problem was, something was REALLY lacking as far as "wow" factor goes. It looked nice, but something about it just looked unfinished.

So, shrugging it off I walk into the house, up to my room...and go read a book. A Little while later I glanced over to a box of stuff I keep for hobby crafts if I ever need them. There were several cans of paint...and I remembered I had a little can of hobby paint called "chrome".

Well, me using the higher thinking part of my brain struck and idea:

Unpainted tie rods, suspension components+ $3.99 can of chrome model paint=FLIPPIN' AWESOME!!!!

Well, so today I masked off the areas I wanted to paint, such as the power steering box...the tie rods, adjuster arms...disc brake spindles...and some other little knicknacks I thought just weren't up to par with the car I'm shooting for on my 67 GTO..

Well...a few hours later I got done, around about 6:30...and I have to laugh...

It looks like I have about a thousand dollars in chrome plating work done, yet the idea sprung from a little 3.99 can of paint!!!

Funny what you can think of when you have idle time...

My only real concern is the durability of how it will hold. I didn't put it on any high temp areas...just like I said the suspension and steering parts that were either an ugly cast steel or dull looking.

I'll post some pics once I get my camera charged (it's dead right now) but I find it quite hilarious as to the end result and how much money I'm out of!!!

Bryan

[supercar]

In my area we call it "Mexican Chrome" for obvious reasons.

[baron_]

Originally Posted by supercar

In my area we call it "Mexican Chrome" for obvious reasons.

HA!

[Bryan Jensen]

Well...my reasoning was this:

I agreed that some of the unpainted suspension parts didn't look right...HOWEVER...it wasn't worth it to me to take apart my front end just to have a few parts plated or powdercoated for "aesthetics".

I didn't paint it with the chrome to make it look like real chrome...I just did it to break up all the yards of black I have on the frame right now.

It's not as bad looking as you might think. I painted it on some rough cast surfaces so it looks pretty good. And when you get your hand up close you can see a dull reflection of it in the paint.

Bryan

[shawn e.]

..............and on the next episode of Un-Pimp Ze Auto..........

[TJH]

After having to take a deep breath, to fight off the stomach convulsions threatening to make my breakfast re-appear on the computer keyboard, I gotta say...


I feel kinda sorry for that poor GTO...

[Bryan Jensen]

Actually...since posting this...I stripped it off. I actually tried to make it a little more durable. First I put a base primer on after making everything off, then I shot on the chrome base...then lastly added a clearcoat.

The clearcoat actually neutralized the shine on the chrome base, but it actually looks a lot nicer now. Once the clear dried it turned into a nice glossy metallic grey...and it's as hard as nails now.

Looks like they're moreso powdercoated, and it sure dresses up the tie rods and such. It looks more serious than it did before.

Bryan

[baron_]

11k engine rebuild - check
10k - bodywork and showcar paintjob - check
5k - powdercoated frame - 4 wheel disc brake + everything new - check
4k - custom interior
13 cars of 'mexican chrome' - check


just harassing, bryan =]

hope it looks good

[FLYNLOW]

LoL. You sure a can of cast iron or cast aluminum wouldn't look better?

[OHC6-Man]

Hey, some people just don't have the time or money to waste to make a few parts look good. I give you props for thinking up the spray can idea.