Sure the crome was the right paint? Might be premixed with clear or I could be wrong. Most likely not the right paint for the application.
Originally Posted by Eddie3dfx ![]() I also didn't know it had a clear coat mixed into it... interesting.. For those that are interested, this is the best paint I've ever used. http://www.plastikote.com/plastikote...t=EngineEnamel |
oh and to the op, you didnt prime it or sand first did you? |
What kind of clear did you use, is it also rattle can? |
I have had rusto clear ruin rusto gloss on the intellignece case project. but krylon clear was fine. I find it depends on the paint. my new rule is "never clear gloss". its probably what bit you too. lightly sand it with like 800 and rechrome it, and call it done. if you primed it before chroming itll be fine. |
Sounds like yours still isn't curing all the way before the thinners in the top coat redisolve the bottom layer.... Try placing your freshly chromed piece in a large box (with a vent hole or two) with a 40 watt light. The lightbulb will heat the box, and cure the paint faster. Make sure the box isn't getting too hot (about 100f degrees is good) every hour or so the first day...if it is, use a smaller light bulb, or cut a couple more air holes... One ghetto paint curing chamber. Then when you go to spray the clear, just give it a quick dusting of the clear coat. Let dry, dust it, let dry...etc. Build up layers of the clear coat so that not much thinner is sprayed onto the surface at one time. Patience really pays off here. After you're sure that all the chrome paint is well covered, then you can give it a good coat to bring up some gloss. That should help alot. |