Car owners that appreciate a shiny finish can benefit immensely from a super chrome powder coat. This reflective powder creates a finish that resembles chrome. A super chrome powder coat is a much better alternative to chrome plating for those familiar with it. It’s durable, has a vivid and bright appearance, plus it’s more resistant … Read more
The funny thing about Chrome is that you either hate or love it. There’s no in-between. If you have a car with chrome side steps and want to ‘unbling’ it, below is an in-depth guide on how to do it. What Will I Need to Paint Chrome Running Boards? • Quality spray paint • Orbital … Read more
We have to hand it down to Plasti Dip for popularizing rubber coatings in the auto industry. Recently, Plasti Dip has been facing a lot of competition from Rust-Oleum, who have developed a peel-coat paint spray that works exactly like Plasti Dip. When you visit your nearest store, you will find Rust-Oleum Peel Coat placed … Read more
This might be the most challenging decision you will ever have to make in your life. If you are getting a new set of wheels or grille and prefer a darker color, it’s easy to settle on either black chrome or gloss black. Both look amazing and blend well with a wide range of car … Read more
When it comes to polishes, you should always use one specifically made for that finish. If you are polishing a chrome surface, stick to a chrome polish and if it’s an aluminum surface, do the same. In the auto world, DIY detailers can provide misleading information. A good example is recommending the use of Mothers … Read more
Windex is undeniably one of the most popular cleaners today. If you walk into any home, the chances of finding some Windex lying around are significantly high. The reason behind its popularity is how effective it is at cleaning glass and other hard surfaces. For car owners who have a set of chrome wheels, you … Read more
Before we can even get started with how to paint over chrome plastic, we must define what chrome plastic is. This is when plastic is placed in a vacuum chamber, and aluminum is vaporized into it using electric filaments. Plastic chrome plating has become a common practice, and if a plastic part of your car … Read more
Wrapping chrome bumpers does have many advantages. For one, it protects the bumper from abuse. With a vinyl wrap, you can match the color of your car’s paint. And, after a few years, if you still want to reveal the chrome on your bumpers, all you have to do is remove the wrap. Wrapping chrome … Read more
In your search to find the best ways to protect the chrome from deteriorating, have you come across ceramic coating? Some of the common ways of protecting chrome include waxing and polishing. On the other hand, ceramic coating is also an excellent method of protecting the paint. Using this information, it is understandable why you … Read more
Lug nuts contribute to making your wheels look better. And if you have just got yourself a new set of rims, or you have painted them, you may be wondering, can I paint the lug nuts as well? Sure you can. Lug nuts can be easily painted. However, you should let them dry first before … Read more