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Marcus 10-28-2002 07:17 PM

Chrome?
 
Do you guys know of anywhere I can get some lead jigs chrome plated?:humpty:

Bob Thomas 10-28-2002 08:47 PM

Marcus,

Not sure on the chrome plating but I DID find a spray paint that really gives a nice shine! I found it at HD. It comes in Gold, copper & Silver. Not sure who makes it but you can't miss it by the cap. Real bright and reflective.

Just an option for ya!

nor-easter 10-28-2002 11:36 PM

Any good Body Shop in your area maybe could point you to the folks that Re-Chrome Plate bumpers. (If they still do that). We used an outfit over in Cranston (I think) Rhode Island back when.
Electro Plateing

Mr. Sandman 10-29-2002 12:16 PM

I don't think you can chome plate lead directly. Further lead is rather soft and the chome is not. If you dent the lead the chrome will break off. I think you are better off with paint.

DrDave 11-14-2002 08:36 PM

Powder Paints
 
There are a few fishing sites that offer 2oz jars of powder paint. In general, you heat an object (like a lead jig), dip it and the paint adheres and cools. Of course, it's a little more complicated than that. They sell it in various colors - transparent and opaque - fluorescent and with sparkles. I found another company that sells larger sizes for not much more money. I ordered tons and I'll be trying it out on my jigs and metal lures ) Hope it works. I'd love some nice chrome on some of my old Hopkins tins. For fun, I'm going to try to coat an old Luxor I stripped. If anyone's interested I'll post the results in a few days.

Try:

http://www.colorite-glowmaster.com/quickcoat.htm

Regards,

DrDave


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