discussion SMS hyperchrome sealer and hyperchrome dark tone.

[Paramaniac]

Hi, recently joined after finding the Hyperchrome dark tone paint. I was blown away by the result, having tried numerous other chrome paints previously, but when I put on a clear coat (another manufacturer) the chrome effect was completely dulled. My question is has anyone used the SMS chrome sealer over the hyperchrome dark tone and what was the result? Does it protect the hyperchrome dark tone but still keep the amazing finish? thanks Tony

 

[Andy T]

I haven't used the sealer myself Tony , but love the chrome itself, however I do understand the chemistry behind it due to my job in automotive paint.

The chrome works best when dusted on lightly, so that all of the tiny flakes lay flat. When a regular clear is added over the top it can reactivate those flakes, making them float around and settle at different angles, dulling the reflection.

By using a sealer over the top which is inert, that reactivation doesn't occur, so the flakes stay laying flat, keeping the reflection as it was.

I'm assuming it's just a purely water based acrylic product, which won't affect the alcohol based chrome paint, a bit like Alclad aqua gloss.

 

[Paramaniac]

I haven't used the sealer myself Tony , but love the chrome itself, however I do understand the chemistry behind it due to my job in automotive paint.

The chrome works best when dusted on lightly, so that all of the tiny flakes lay flat. When a regular clear is added over the top it can reactivate those flakes, making them float around and settle at different angles, dulling the reflection.

By using a sealer over the top which is inert, that reactivation doesn't occur, so the flakes stay laying flat, keeping the reflection as it was.

I'm assuming it's just a purely water based acrylic product, which won't affect the alcohol based chrome paint, a bit like Alclad aqua gloss.

Thanks Andy, I used Proscale 2K clearcoat but will buy and try the SMS sealer and see what the results are.

 

[John]

The chrome sealer isn't available in the UK yet, the distributor has it on order, should be available April/ May

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Andy, I used Proscale 2K clearcoat but will buy and try the SMS sealer and see what the results are.

Ah yes, the strong solvent in that would have done it.

 

[Ian M]

I haven't used the sealer myself Tony , but love the chrome itself, however I do understand the chemistry behind it due to my job in automotive paint.

The chrome works best when dusted on lightly, so that all of the tiny flakes lay flat. When a regular clear is added over the top it can reactivate those flakes, making them float around and settle at different angles, dulling the reflection.

By using a sealer over the top which is inert, that reactivation doesn't occur, so the flakes stay laying flat, keeping the reflection as it was.

I'm assuming it's just a purely water based acrylic product, which won't affect the alcohol based chrome paint, a bit like Alclad aqua gloss.

Does that mean that if you use a water base clear coat, the chrome paint could be un affected? Cool. I'll have to try that,

 

[Andy T]

Does that mean that if you use a water base clear coat, the chrome paint could be un affected? Cool. I'll have to try that,

I would say so, as long as it's fully water based, not water/alcohol like some, or thinned with a product containing alcohol, like many acrylic thinners.

As mentioned, aqua gloss works fine and I'm sure there are others out there.

 

[radish]

This stuff should do the job equally as good -----------------

It will even work on very old decals, a quick coat of that clear and then you can cut your decals and use them, as that Clear Acyrilic will hold the old decals together very well.

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Buy Plastikote Clear Acrylic Aerosol Spray Paint and other Plastikote Clear Aerosol Paint at MyToolShed.co.uk. Fast Delivery.

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A vast difference in price for quantity though, so better check around for better deals ------------

Alclad II -600-60 Aqua Gloss Clear

Alclad II -600-60 Aqua Gloss Clear

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[Andy T]

I would exercise caution in using the plastikote cans for this application.

The majority of rattle cans include volatile solvents to let the product flow through the nozzle and prevent blockages. Such solvents would act as I described earlier, reactivating the chrome paint and dulling the effect.

 

[Paramaniac]

The chrome sealer isn't available in the UK yet, the distributor has it on order, should be available April/ May

Ok thanks John