BadAss Custom Coatings

Hydro Chrome

Are you limited to what you can apply this to?

Our material can be applied over any substrate that has a high gloss finish applied to it. Some examples of applications are plastic, fiberglass, steel, tin, stainless steel, aluminum, metal alloys, ceramic, concrete, tile, wood, etc.!

How does hydro chrome work?

Hydro Chrome is essentially a layer of pure silver plating without the use of an electrostatic charge. Using the latest advancements in chemical silvering technology, we are able to use a chemical reaction to create an instant bond between pure silver and the material that it is being applied to.

Is hydro chrome as durable as real chrome?

Even more so! Hydro chrome is very durable and flexible but even more versatile! Now you have the ability to chrome virtually any surface!

Believe it or not, you can chrome just about any type of surface with Hydro Chrome! The possibilities are literally unlimited!

The automotive industry has exploded with all the unique applications but Hydro Chrome’s capabilities are not limited to the auto world.

Our chrome system can be used to chrome plastic, fiberglass, steel, tin, stainless steel, aluminum, metal alloys, ceramic, concrete, tile, wood and so much more!

Can I get colored chrome?

Yes! Creating a beautiful & brilliant colored chrome finish is extremely easy to do! Simply add a few drops of our custom translucent die directly into the clear topcoat! There are several examples of colored chrome below.

SuperChrome

what Is SuperChrome?

SuperChrome is the future of spray chrome technology durable enough for exterior applications. The three step process can be performed in any standard commercial paint booth with conventional HVLP spray gun technology.

SuperChrome uses a patented additive that chemically binds the base coat, the middle silver chromium SuperChrome coat and the SuperChrome Clear coat to a single hard, durable Chrome Effect – like finish that can be safely coated with a high-quality clear and NOT suffer any noticeable dye-back. The final SuperChrome Clear coat can be tinted to achieve a wide range of candy chrome coloured finishes.

Bonds to Most Substrates

The SuperChrome can bond to vast array of materials, adding a shiny and durable chrome-like brilliance to a large variety of substrates including:

Metal, fibreglass, polystyrene, fabric, cement, plaster, ceramic, plastic, vinyl, styrofoam, aluminium, glass, rubber, and more

SuperChrome is tough and well suited for North American climates and has characteristics including:

  • remains flexible

  • heat resistant

  • cold resistant

  • salt water resistant

  • will not deteriorate or discolour

Chrome Pricing

Each item we receive is priced according to condition and size.

The better the condition of the items that comes in, the better the pricing get. Hydro Chrome needs a very smooth surface to have that true reflective chrome look.

To help give an idea for pricing products are based on $120 per square foot.

Any other pricing questions, please feel free to submit a request by clicking the contact us button below.

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