Chrome alternative

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Sun May 25, 2008 11:00 pm

I have been considering replacing the chrome mouldings on the sides with chrome body mouldings (that come is rolls). I was going to change the angles and thought this would be the easiest option. Plus the original clips have rusted away on most panels.
Has anyone used them before, or know where they can be sourced. Bodyline make some I believe, otherwise all the others would have to be ordered from the US. Not sure how they would go where the doors go as to catching on the adjacent panels. The original ones are lower in these areas.

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:45 am

i think i saw them use this stuff on american hot rod once, but that is all the knowledge i have of it

have you thought about moulds off another car?
someone else on here had a problem with clips once before, they wanted to replace what i thought to be a novel idea which was fill the moulds with bog sand flat and use double sided tape
another approach would be sikaflex but you would destroy the moulds if you ever had to remove them again

Nekro63 · Post by **Nekro63** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:27 pm

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:52 pm

Hey Nekro63, I have seen this elsewhere. Was it a special creation? Does anyone know what was used.
I don't have all the door moulds needed to do original, so I'm still looking to create something different, along the chevy lines. Have been playing with some ideas and prefer this style at this stage, don't know the colour yet.

I'd like a chopped version, but that's just dreaming at this stage.

strogger · Post by **strogger** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:38 am

The black / white one looks sweet, espically with the rim / tyre combo.

Nekro63 · Post by **Nekro63** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:19 am

Hey finny, Its just chrome tape thats used on bumper bars like commodores and stuff. It comes in big rolls and you just cut off how much you want, looks pretty good.

Not sure where you get it from but call a smash repairs place maybe...

The end pieces on that car are actual chrome metal bits, dunno what there off, theres no joins where it dips down and the stars would be from customlines or holden special or a pontiac, whatever...

yeprat1 · Post by **yeprat1** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:09 pm

an idea i had was similar i like how the curve goes down behind the rear wheel but i was going to continue it on into the original fb flash and paint from the bottom of the strip all up to the roof and the tailgate of the wagon the same colour like a nomad if any understands what i mean and is good with photo shop give it a go for me

Sputzwagon · Post by **Sputzwagon** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:05 am

G'day Finny....
Another way of attacking the chrome mouldings are to airbrush a set straight onto the body (no need to drill holes either!

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I did this 'flash kit lookalike' on Space Ace's sedan using micro metallic silver as a base & highlighting it with pearl blue, black & white for shine. see attached photo circa 2007 Nat's....

...Scotty.

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:52 am

Yeprat1, I am far from being a photo expert, but did a rough image for you.

I have several ideas, and will start a new post in Body and panel section.

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:19 am

Hey Scotty, had considered just painting, but I still wanted as much chrome as I could get.

yeprat1 · Post by **yeprat1** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:32 am

yeh thats it finny now could u bring in the white all the way up including the roof and door pillars thanks

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:12 am

Having some trouble wth paintshop. Keeps crashing. I think my new upgraded AVG anti virus is causing problems. Just got this saved before it chashed again.
Hope this was what you were thinking.

yeprat1 · Post by **yeprat1** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:22 am

yeh theanks finny thats what i was after but glad u guys can do stuff like this cause i dont like it i think the same paintwork with the standard fb flash would look better

Finny · Post by **Finny** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:22 pm

Hey Scotty, how low is that Sedan of SpaceAce's?

It looks like it would be rubbing on the front

A lot

I'm looking to lower mine, with Mags, but I don't want to go too far and have issues hitting the guards. Didn't know if 2" was enough, But think 4" will be a problem. Wondering if 3" is a good compromise.