Chrome on plastic

[HeyTom]

I'm working on a restoration, and the box didn't have a play button. This is as close as I could get with 3d printing and chrome model paint.
I think maybe it could be better if it were actually chrome plated, but I don't know if that's really possible at home.
I can post the 3d files somewhere if they would benefit anyone else.

Before:



After:

 

[Tinman]

Not bad at all.
Nice job.

 

[Ghettoman]

That's a Good Job You Did, better to have that than none at all.

 

[caution]

I think maybe it could be better if it were actually chrome plated, but I don't know if that's really possible at home.

It's not. The chemicals are banned for personal use; too dangerous (hexavalent chromium, lead, cyanide, etc.)

 

[Spax]

Great work replicating the button!
I've been pondering this for some planned restorations, have a look at Culture Hustle, MIRROR: https://culturehustle.com/products/mirror
To have a look at MIRROR in action the guys over at DipYourCar sprayed some speed shapes:

Culture Hustle is a creation of Stuart Semple, an artist who's really gone in-depth on the production of creative materials. I've used the glow in the dark powders (LIT) from them in a project and I've been impressed with the quality.

 

[HeyTom]

have a look at Culture Hustle, MIRROR:

Looks good, but it really needs to be more durable for a button you're going be pressing.

 

[HeyTom]

It's not. The chemicals are banned for personal use; too dangerous (hexavalent chromium, lead, cyanide, etc.)

OK, yeah, that makes sense.

 

[BoxBeats]

Dang, pretty good! I also have been 3D printing parts for my boxes.

 

[ralrein1]

Looks damn good to me ! Awesome job on the 3 D print too.

 

[hopey]

You spray paint copper on 3d printed parts then electro plate chrome.