I'm just polishing my chrome tank and noticed that it's got quite a few chips especially in the painted ( lining ) areas.
Any suggestions what I could protect it with overall ?
Saw a recommendation to hand glaze which I had never heard of
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Chrome tank protection
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Chrome tank protection
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Re: Chrome tank protection
Hi
What do you want to protect against?
Corrosion - a good wax polish
More chips - clear coat after masking off the bare chrome areas.
Regards Mick
What do you want to protect against?
Corrosion - a good wax polish
More chips - clear coat after masking off the bare chrome areas.
Regards Mick
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Re: Chrome tank protection
Minimising further chips would be the prime objective. What is the reason why the chrome needs to be left without the clear coat ? Is the clear coat something I should entrust to a professional paint shop of could it be done at homeMick D wrote:Hi
What do you want to protect against?
Corrosion - a good wax polish
More chips - clear coat after masking off the bare chrome areas.
Regards Mick
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Re: Chrome tank protection
Hiasterysk_usa wrote:What is the reason why the chrome needs to be left without the clear coat ? Is the clear coat something I should entrust to a professional paint shop of could it be done at home
It would be my personal choice - clear coat directly onto chrome would be a very thin coat prone to poor adhesion, scratches, wear and difficult to restore. Over a top coat as designed it will add deep gloss and protect what lies beneath.
I wouldn't attempt it at home - my skills and facilities aren't up to it.
Regards Mick
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Re: Chrome tank protection
I am now searching for a paint shop who can do the clear coat on just the paint, this got me thinking though, should the clearcoat feather onto the chrome so it is a smooth transition , however, the adhesion problem on chrome will come into play.
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Re: Chrome tank protection
Hiasterysk_usa wrote:should the clearcoat feather onto the chrome
I would say no - the colour coat doesn't, just mask to the edge of the colour coat.
Regards Mick