Possible proposal here - what do you think? Mirror Chrome Powder paint

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06-13-2011, 12:15 PM
richstick

Possible proposal here - what do you think? Mirror Chrome Powder paint

Ok, so I was on a popular auction site last night and up popped an auction for 5lbs of High Gloss Mirror Chrome, fully bonded metallic powder paint. Had a buy it now price for ridiculously low, so I bought it. Ok. Now I have 5lbs of chrome powder being shipped to me. I have absolutely no need for that much!! I'm considering splitting it into 5, 1lb packages, keeping one, and selling the other 4. I'm thinking I could sell it for $12/lb shipped. This would give me my pound for free, and give a darn good deal to somc CDC members. Would there be any interest? Let me know. I have not received the paint yet, but this is supposed to be the stuff that makes very good basecoat for candy colors, or just a pretty shiny head all by itself. I will certainly be testing the paint to see if it's as advertised. Let me know via PM or this thread. I'm not officially selling it yet, just toying with the idea and seeing if there is any interest. The 5lbs is on the way - I'm hoping there's some interest :D

I apologize in advance if this post violates any board rules - certainly not intentional!!!
06-13-2011, 02:56 PM
revtoby

I think your ok in posting this... We bought some paint not long ago on here.
06-13-2011, 03:26 PM
richstick

Thanks rev - I'm new here and not looking to be a trouble maker (although my wife might accuse me of that from time to time....) Did a little more research, believe this is a DOW brand paint. Supposed to be good stuff - I sure hope so, otherwise I'll be powderpainting my entire house!! LOL!
06-13-2011, 04:48 PM
yellowjacket

i mite
06-13-2011, 06:17 PM
jusanothajoe

would like to see a sample ?? if I like I'm in
06-13-2011, 07:24 PM
richstick

I will be testing and posting samples as soon as I get it!!
06-13-2011, 07:29 PM
shipahoy41

You have a pm. Welcome from Alabama.
06-15-2011, 03:25 PM
richstick

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Ok - here are the paint pics!

I received the mirror chrome powder via FEDEX today - arrived nicely packaged in perfect shape. This is new powder, not reclaimed I'm positive. I coated and cured 4 jigs right away so I could get them up here. My impressions: Paint is very nice and fluid - one of the best paints I've used for nice easy coverage. I don't have any candy paints - I think this stuff is bright enough and reflective enough though that it should do a pretty good job as a candy undercoat. Not as good as a chrome plated jig, but no paint is going to match a chrome plate - then again the cost is way way way less too! I cured at 300 for 20 minutes and here are the pics.

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I think I'll keep 8oz to a pound depending on how much interest there is from you guys. PM me if you are interested - prices will be VERY reasonable. I'm not trying to make any money, just want to pay for my own paint :cool:
06-15-2011, 08:56 PM
shipahoy41

I guess I was expecting more of a shiny Chrome finished product. When you say it has a mirror finish then I was expecting to see a reflection.
06-15-2011, 09:41 PM
Crappiehappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by shipahoy41

I guess I was expecting more of a shiny Chrome finished product. When you say it has a mirror finish then I was expecting to see a reflection.

Ship, your looking for the ultimate chrome/ ultra chrome, some companies call it ultra, some call it ultimate pp then....
06-16-2011, 08:04 AM
Uncle Grump

I'd be interested in some, but don't need a pound.

UG
06-16-2011, 08:12 AM
richstick

Anyone who would like some, PM me if I haven't PM'ed you already - I can certainly get you less than 1lb. I want to get this stuff off my workbench :-)
06-16-2011, 01:27 PM
revtoby

What is the blue
06-16-2011, 03:18 PM
richstick

Oh - that's not blue, it's a really bad picture of the silver jigs! LOL!
06-17-2011, 07:14 PM
dblevens

How much for a sandwich bag (few oz) ?
06-29-2011, 06:43 PM
skiptomylu

Hey guys I bought a pound ans tried it this weekend and this silver is as good as Pro-Tec in every way and most here know I am not one to like other brands as much as Pro-Tec unless it's a color they don't make. I don't think his pictures did it justice so here is a photo I took. Just an FYI here and if you need some good silver powder paint this is as good as it gets. Plated is the only thing better and I will still use this silver a lot. I try not to use the plated heads unless it's for a candy paint or one of my Crystal jigs. May start using this one them too though and just reserve the plated for Candy colors.
Skip
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4...s/DSC06040.jpg
06-29-2011, 07:34 PM
PBUG2009

I got some silver paint also but not from him. Its about the same as this looks wise.... Take some clear coat for vinyl paint and look at what shade it makes after it dries...
06-29-2011, 08:25 PM
skiptomylu

I would prefer you tell me since I usually don't like to over coat it. I have 4 different brands of Silver and this one and Pro-Tec are tops for me.
06-29-2011, 08:33 PM
richstick

Wow Skip - that pic is a LOT better than mine! Thanks for posting - my digital cam, even on Macro mode, doesn't do so well.

I still have a bunch of this paint - at least 3 lbs. If you want some, please PM me - again, I'm not looking to make money, just pay for my paint and pass along a really good deal.
06-29-2011, 08:49 PM
PBUG2009

It just kinda dulls it alittle. Great for some river shiner colors.