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Jun 7, 2015 | 08:05 AM

Old_Crow

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Futurechrome

Anyone ever had any dealings with these people?

FutureChrome | Spray On Chrome Sys

Got a cold sales call from them the other day. Didn't have time to listen to the whole come-on, so I don't really know many facts, but it looks good on the web site. In fact, it looks entirely too good to be true(so it probably is).
I'm not really interested in becoming a dealer, but I might find another dealer and get some parts shot just to check it out.

Jun 7, 2015 | 12:17 PM

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Used the same process didn't care for it.

Used a different company couple yeas ago... But same process most likely.
Looked great for about two weeks and can't be polish

Jun 7, 2015 | 09:20 PM

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Jay had something similar to it on his 'web garage' show, a few years ago. It looked ok BUT....? It's been a while and I'm sure they must have improved the quality and durability along the way. Also, from what Jay said, it also takes a skilled person to apply it. Shop carefully.
You realize, if we like it or not, this will be the new chrome. :-(
Of course, I'm sure here in California, they will find a way to condemn this product also.

Jun 8, 2015 | 10:45 AM

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Yes, he mentioned the whole "pretty soon it'll all be done this way" thing.
Appears to be actual silver in solution along with a wetting agent and some sort of activator or adhesion promoter.
I've got a '55 Lincoln in the shop that needs a ton of chrome work, but I didn't get an answer that satisfied me when I asked what prep had to be done to a previously chromed part. In his defense, I was short with him on the phone because I was on my way out the door to an appointment when he called. Told him to call back, but nothing so far.
I got sucked into the Rhino Lining craze a while back, and although I made enough to pay for the equipment, it's more of a big PITA than a money maker. I'm interested in this, but not enough to lay out money until I actually hold finished pieces in my hand to check 'em out.

Jun 9, 2015 | 06:17 PM

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I had some parts done a few years ago using this method , the quality is only as good as the basecoat being laid down and the clearcoat sprayed over it . it is just an intermediate coating using the same silver solution they use to make mirrors . I'll never spend money on again , the results are not worth the money y even when new and looks like total poo poo as time passes on .

Jul 6, 2015 | 10:40 PM

bigrig18

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It looks great on my truck, had it done about 2 years ago

I have a 2010 Ford F450 and the bumpers had gotten pitted cause Im always at the beach with it. So I brought the truck to a buddy of mine with a body shop over in Dallas and he told me he had this new chrome system from Futurechrome. He redid my bumpers with it a couple years ago and it still looks great. You wouldn't know it wasn't chrome if I didn't tell ya. If you want his number email me and I'll give it to ya. Hope this helps!

Jul 7, 2015 | 05:34 PM

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IMO, would be interesting to experiment on plastic since finding a platter who chrome plates plastic are far and few, those who do are expensive.
Had a CC instrument panel restored few years back and they did an outstanding job and at a very reasonable price; unfortunately, no longer in business. Hmm, perhaps experiment on a CC instrument panel I purchase for the gauges, if it comes out looking in good then put it up for auction on ebay and charge an arm and leg??