Black Chrome paint?

[deevergote]

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shadow/

At first, I wasn't into the "black chrome" concept when I saw it on wheels... but now that I think about it, it could be nice to create a darker look, while retaining chrome shininess. Has anyone ever used this stuff? I know Duplicolor makes good products, but I'm curious to see if this actually looks as good as the pictures show.
I want to use it on emblems and trim bits, not wheels.

[HardInThePaint]

Well, it looks like its really just an enhancer. You have to have something already chrome to use it and it just adds the "shadowing" effect. I'm not sure what trim bits you would use it on. The emblems are chromish so maybe those but the only other thing I could think of would be the inner door handles?

If they made something that would spray on chrome AND make is shadow, that would be tight. Then you could chrome-black whatever you wanted.

[F20A CB7]

Never used it cuz I don't have chrome rims. But I did see on 2 Guys Garage that they used this, and looked great.

[deevergote]

There's the chrome trim around the windows as well, and the chrome on the grille (which I no longer have... but it's there in stock form!)

I'm actually hoping to get replacement chrome bits for my Cadillac to do this to, though it applies to the CB7 just as much.

[SOHC-FTW]

It looks like it sorts works on some of those success stories especially on the wheels since it's the only close up picture.

If you spray it spray a one or two very light coat's just like with VHT the heavier or more coats the less translucent it will be thus not creating the effect you're after.

[deevergote]

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. I figure it's much like the "nightshade" stuff that people have used on headlights.

[SOHC-FTW]

Yes exactly IMO i would do one light coat and it should turn out great!

[HardInThePaint]

It looks like it sorts works on some of those success stories especially on the wheels since it's the only close up picture.

IDK, I can't tell its been used on any of those supposed success stories.

[SOHC-FTW]

That's why i said sorta. I watched a video on it 1 light coat seems to look the best anymore and it is barely translucent or noticeable. That's just my take i think it could also be done with vht night shade, but idk for sure.

The reason people use it so heavily is probably due to size on emblems or trim it will turn out better aslong as he doesn't go crazy and has a good eye.

[DjM_coupe]

I wonder how it would for black housing....

[deevergote]

I think it'd be really subtle for blackhousing... but it could be cool. Worth a shot!

[RedFalcoln]

I've been wanting to do that to my rear emblems, and front grill.

[F20A CB7]

I will grab a can this weekend hopefully.

[deevergote]

Post your results if you do it before I do!

I'm currently researching what it would take to remove it. I read that someone removed it with acetone. I want to paint the grilles and hood lip on my CTS-V, and I can't find any aftermarket replacements for less than $300... I'm reluctant to paint my original stock parts, unless I can be sure it can be removed if I don't like it!

[SOHC-FTW]

Normal paint REDUCER will remove it just fine if it isn't put on to thick and will not eat the plate off. Normal spray paint has no hardner in it nor is the clear like automotive paint so it will be easy to remove if you don't like it. And watch buying aftermarket "OE" replacement parts they are a hit or miss in the body industry.