[elementaleddie]

So i wanted to black out my Nitro but I'm hesitating because i have so much chrome accents from the R/T design that they go together pretty good. Now what i really want to do it a black chrome finish on all parts including rims, grill, side vents and back facade... to keep the chrome flashy look but more low key and unique.

Something like this...

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...m=10&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS229US229&sa=N

Does anyone know how to do this? Can it be a quick process like a spray paint or is it something i need to take in to a custom shop? Any info would be great.

 

[Triple 6]

From what I know of chroming, it is by no means a "spray-on" application...you're gonna have to find somebody to do it that know what they are doing. If I recall correctly, to get black chrome, you paint over something that has already been chromed. Again, I'm not the expert, but....

 

[MeanGirl]

I am all for the blackout/stealth mode, but we saw a black something this weekend w/ black rims and it looked horrible, it was not classie enough....maybe do what you were saying but go w/ chrome for the rims, maybe some sort of brushed look, that way it is not so bling blingie

 

[JerseyNitro]

Personally, I like the black wheels with the black Nitro

 

[IMWhisper]

It looks more like brushed nickel to me but maybe I am just not seeing it right?

 

[catalyst105]

I say do it.:smileup:

 

[elementaleddie]

Personally, I like the black wheels with the black Nitro

I'm still thinking of black rims with a chrome lip but they always make the rims look a size smaller especially with a lip. Maybe black in the middle and black chrome for the lip.

 

[elementaleddie]

It looks more like brushed nickel to me but maybe I am just not seeing it right?

Brushed nickel is more bronze and it has the brushed effect. Black chrome looks like a tinted chrome. Almost like a gunmetal but with a mirror effect.

 

[KenCary]

This "black chrome" is a sort of smoked chrome.

This process seems to be an OEM only process applied to plastic. I don't think you can duplicate this on your own. Perhaps if you contact the company they can direct you to an aftermarket supplier that uses their "spinelle" process.

Here is the link to the company who owns the process.

http://www.lacksenterprises.com/

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Thank you for considering Lacks Trim Systems.

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Southfield, MI 48034 General Contact Information:
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[JimmyNitro]

Black chrome?

What if... you tried the black tint spray for taillights on a chrome piece and see what you come up with.
I got a promotional piece from these people. Some interesting stuff.

http://www.alsacorp.com/

 

[catalyst105]

What if... you tried the black tint spray for taillights on a chrome piece and see what you come up with.
I got a promotional piece from these people. Some interesting stuff.
http://www.exoticcustompaints.com/

I've got 2 cans of Niteshades on the way. I'll try it and report back.

 

[MeanGirl]

okay guys now smaoked chrome sounds like the way to go, I wann see a better pic so I am off to search it on the net.

 

[catalyst105]

okay guys now smaoked chrome sounds like the way to go, I wann see a better pic so I am off to search it on the net.

Be careful out there.

Here's some black chrome:

 

[MeanGirl]

okay....hell yeah on the rims and hell no on the private parts! what would you guys do if women had chrome boobs of hoo-haa's hanging from the hitch....nasty! well um never mind, you prob'ly would love it....I still stand w/ my op of NASTY!!

 

[elementaleddie]

What if... you tried the black tint spray for taillights on a chrome piece and see what you come up with.
I got a promotional piece from these people. Some interesting stuff.

http://www.alsacorp.com/

This company looks pretty good. They have alot of crazy products and the best things is they are relatively close. thanks!

I'll look into them when i can.

 

[elementaleddie]

I've got 2 cans of Niteshades on the way. I'll try it and report back.

Nice i hope that turns out pretty good. Might be a cheaper way to doing it.

How much is it exactly and how do you order them. I can never find them anywhere.

 

[catalyst105]

Nice i hope that turns out pretty good. Might be a cheaper way to doing it.

How much is it exactly and how do you order them. I can never find them anywhere.

I ordered from here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190176428204

 

[Xflashjr]

I am very experienced with Black Chrome. this was an option I used to offer at my old shop for the inside of headlight housings. If the intrest is good I can offer a black chrome package for any item on your nitro. This would be as dark or light as you want with two layers of clear on top to protect everything.

PM me with what you would want to have black chromed and I will give you a quote ASAP!

STEVE

 

[KenCary]

That's great news. This shows the value of this form to bring customers and vendors together.

Do you use this same system that Lacks Enterprises uses or do you have something else?

 

[elementaleddie]

I am very experienced with Black Chrome. this was an option I used to offer at my old shop for the inside of headlight housings. If the intrest is good I can offer a black chrome package for any item on your nitro. This would be as dark or light as you want with two layers of clear on top to protect everything.

PM me with what you would want to have black chromed and I will give you a quote ASAP!

STEVE

So that includes headlamps housing? Will it decrease lighting?