Article: Chrome plating spray kits are DIY kits that uses a variety of chemicals to apply a chrome finish to a metal object. These kits typically cost between $150-500, and can only be purchased from companies that specialize in chrome plating. The finish is more durable than standard spray paint, but utilizes dangerous and abrasive chemicals.  Spray kits will not only give your items a beautiful shine, but they’ll protect metals from rust and erosion! Unless you have a ton of objects that you’re trying to chrome plate, it’s usually cheaper to simply take your item to a shop that offers chrome plating services. You can use a chrome plating spray kit on durable plastic or metal including steel, brass, copper, and aluminum. It’s incredibly important that you avoid coming in contact with any of the chemicals you’re going to use to turn your item chrome. Wear a long-sleeved sweater with a hood and drawstrings. Put on thick rubber gloves and protective eyewear. Grab a pair of thick pants to stay safe while you’re spraying your item. Put on a respirator and tie it tight. A dust mask won’t offer enough protection for most spray chrome kits. Take your materials outside to avoid exposure to any of the chrome plating chemicals. If you’re only plating one side of an item, put a thick drop cloth down underneath your item to ensure that you’re only spraying your object. You can also set the object up on a stand or stable work surface if you want to spray your entire item at once. Do not do this on a windy day when the chemicals are going to be blown all over the place. Hold your activator 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) away from the surface of your object. Pull the trigger on your bottle to cover your object in the activating solution. Spray 10-20 times across every section of the surface to completely cover it in the activating solution. Your item must be dripping with the activating solution by the time you’re done.  The activator coats the object in a solution that will bind your chrome spray to the material of the item. Some kits will refer to the activator as a primer. Every spray kit is different. If your instructions tell you to do something before applying an activator, or don’t mention an activator at all, go ahead and skip this step. Read your specific kit’s instructions to determine how your chrome spray solution should be mixed. Most kits provide the deionized water, so you simply have to combine 2-3 bottles into a single spray bottle and shake it up. Some kits will only require a deionized water rinse before the chroming solution is applied.  If you need to make deionized water yourself, run tap or spring water through a DI system. DI systems can be purchased from a chemical engineering company, water purification company, or online retailer. Deionized water is essentially water that has had all of the minerals, contaminants, and additives removed. Take the spray bottle filled with the chroming solution and hold it 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) away from your item. Pull the trigger on the bottle to spray your item 10-15 times, starting at the top of the object and working your way to the bottom. Allow the solution to drip off of your item and on to your work surface or drop cloth. Work your way around the entire item if you’re chroming the entire thing.  If you can adjust the nozzle setting on your spray bottle, use a medium nozzle setting to avoid ricochets. If you use a wider nozzle setting, the thinner application may result in an uneven coat. You should see your item changing color almost immediately as the activator, water, and chrome spray bind to the object’s surface. Depending on your specific kit, you may have to apply multiple coats of different-density chrome solutions to complete the process. Either apply your sealant immediately or wait for your chroming solution to dry based on your specific kit’s instructions. Spray your sealant all over the item that you’re spraying. Use the same method that you used for the chroming solution, spraying the object by holding the bottle 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) away from the surface. Spray it with the sealant until you’ve covered the entire item on every side. The sealant will protect your chrome from fading for at least 1 year. Use a blow dryer on the coolest setting or grab an air gun. Blow your object dry by moving the hose or blow dryer back and forth across the surface of your item. Work in back-and-forth strokes and start from the top before working your way down. Once your object is totally dry, you’ve finished applying your chrome!  Every chrome spray kit is different. Follow the specific instructions of your spray kit to get the best possible finish for your item. Chrome plating that has been applied with a spray kit lasts anywhere from 1-5 years.

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Buy a chrome plating spray kit from a chrome plating supply company. Put on long sleeves, a hood, a respirator, goggles, and gloves. Set your item up in a well-ventilated area. Cover the object in your activating solution spray. Mix your chroming solution with deionized water. Spray your item with the chroming solution. Apply your sealant by spraying it on. Blow dry your item to complete the process.