I am in need of someone that can chrome plastic. I've got some interior trim panels that are starting to show some wear, but I'm having a hard time finding a shop that can do the work. I hope the far reaching connections of NICO can help me.

Are they actually chromed plastics or just painted and finished with clear or maybe even aluminum plated and finished? I looked into actual plastic chroming and it's not something that can be repaired, it's done to new parts the first time around. My research could be wrong though. Have you considered buying new OEM or just painting them yourself with some chrome spray and clear afterwards?

Any clear overspray generally knocks some 'chrome' reflectivity off to be duller looking. True chroming of plastic is generally aluminizing in a vacuum. Like model kit car parts.

Look up 'vacuum metallizing' on google. We had a guy here local who did it for years and willing to do individual parts but he has recently quit.

domyhomework
I am in need of someone that can chrome plastic. I've got some interior trim panels that are starting to show some wear, but I'm having a hard time finding a shop that can do the work. I hope the far reaching connections of NICO can help me.

Hi there,

The best variant, as for me, is Custom Chrome which is in your area. Their address: 4905 Belfort Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256, Duval County. And here's the email: webguy (at) d!ck (dot) com
You may try to contact them.

It can be a DIY project. I know chromeillusion offers chrome paint for plastic pieces.

Depending on the shape of the pieces, a chrome vinyl wrap mught be a good option.