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Satin chrome plating plastic/tin?

I am trying to find out if it is possible to satin chrome plastic like you do chrome on plastic. I am rebuilding a car for my wife and she really wants the badges (metal) and grill(plastic) to have a Titanium look with out paint she will settle for satin chrome if the titanium is not possible. any help would be great

Edward McArthur
U.S ARMY Mechanic - FT. Irwin, California, USA
2006

There is no particular reason that a satin nickel finish cannot be applied; the issue is finding a shop that offers the process. Automotive-quality plating on plastic is very involved, and you would need someone who can do the whole process but who also offers a satin nickel look. I think chrome-look paint may be a more practical approach where OEM quality is not required.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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2006

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