recommendations for metallic chrome spray paint
 

Hey guys-
I have 6 black rocker switches that I want to paint/spray paint a glossy metallic chrome to match the chrome bezels of my livorsi gauges.
Anybody have any suggestions for the best metallic chrome spray paint that does not change colors or fade once applied to said rocker switches?
Also, can anybody with experience comment on how many applications is need (1, 2, 3, etc) to maximize the metallic chrome look?
Thanks

Dont do it it will not look like you think it will, metallic chrome spray paint never looks chrome.

nothing in any kind of spray can will work (at least with any longevity) House of Color has some base that looks like a semi chrom-ee finish but definitely not close to the real deal. You might try and find someone the Spectra Chrome it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkHb6Lv5Y6Y

the rocker switches I have now are black and to replace them with 6 chrome painted rockers switches would cost $330.00 which is a huge waste of $$$$. I realize the paint/spray paint will not look exactly like chrome but it will at least go with my dash better than black rocker switches.

To those of you who think the chrome spray paint will turn out terrible...would using an actual metallic chrome paint (not spray paint) work/look better?
Suggestions???

would chrome powder coating work,,

I wanted the same look. I ended up buying polished billet covers from diamond performance. They're machined to fit the carling contura rockers and glue on to the top of them.

The polished billet sounds like a good idea...you can have plastic "chromed" (vacuum metallized with Al)...it is thin and may not wear well..but would be preferrable to paint..in my humble opinion...

Glenn garrison does it and others...http://mrgusa.com/

What is vacuum metallizing?
That is the process used on a lot of cars in the 60-80's. That is the same process we use to restore dashes and armrest bases. First we chemically strip the old vacuum metallizing (chrome look) and paint off the original part. Then we repair (weld) cracks, chips, or other minor modifications. Next we sand and polish the deteriorated/ exposed plastic down to a smooth finish. And we wash and clean the surface before we vacuum metallize the part. We paint the plastic with a base coat of paint. We then melt an aluminum bar into a vapor state and suck a vacuum on the chamber the part is in. That gives the part a chrome look. We put a light top coat of clear so the aluminum does not oxidize.

Here's a picture of the covers

Alsacorp.com

Whatever you do dont use the spray paint. I have tried every way possible on plastic and it just wont work. It only works on metal, the more polished the better it works, other than that your SOL. Based on my experiences alone i would go with the other members suggestions.