Replica Sand Scorcher

Hi all,

Just thought i'd show of my first run of replica sand scorcher mirrors. As a few of you will know I have dabbled in replica parts previously and after coming back to it after 10 years I wanted to source a system to chrome them. Well technology has come on and I found a great process called hydrochroming. It actually has a chrome reflection unlike any other product i've seen or tested.

This is not a the best example as its was the first mirrors from the mould and my first ever chroming test, but I am pleased with the result after how much perperation and time has gone in to them.

I have underestimated the time it takes just to get one unit out as it takes a 2k primer after making the part, followed by a 2k clear basecoat especially designed for the process, each each one taking several days to fully harden for the process to continue.

I look forward to working on my countach rear wings, in time... :)

I'll try get a better picture, the light doesn't do it justice.


Update - A second run of the mirrors and handles and they have come out well (pictures 2,3,4). I am a perfectionist as many of us probably are so I will always want to improve them but these are pretty damn good, not perfect but as close as I can get.

Interesting to note that the top coat is actually a special uv lacquer, normal lacquer doesn't work and turns yellow, something to do with the light spectrum.