Mirror paint – NeoChrome, an innovation for the mirror industry

Similar to silvering, NeoChrome is a paint capable of creating a mirror on the surface of a glass pane.

Neochrome is made with a rare, non-toxic metal, and has a light reflection index similar to that of silver (Ag).

Application

The glass must first be cleaned of all contaminants. A mild water-based cleaner gives excellent results, as does isopropyl alcohol.

It is possible to use cerium oxide to polish the glass by removing micro-scratches and eliminating limescale deposits.

Mirror paint is best applied by spraying.

Two or three very thin coats on the glass provide opacity and a mirror effect.

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The fine layer of paint evaporates quickly, leaving behind a metallic film less than 1μm thick.

After that, an opaque backing coat must be applied.

The yield is significant (10 m² / L).

The high light reflection index allows treatment of surfaces such as headlight reflectors.

NeoChrome is highly resistant to corrosion and UV, unlike silver.

Its ease and speed of application, along with its lower cost compared to silver, represent a true innovation for the mirror industry.

Application is also possible on materials other than glass, on the external face of opaque substrates.

Chrome Machine

A good alternative to the “sputtering” process and galvanization.

The Chrome Machine perfectly reproduces chrome look and other metallic colours: aluminium, stainless steel, copper, bras , gold, etc.

This is a unique machine with a system of spray guns and a complete professional portable equipment, in order to start your chrome paint immediately. It fits easily in small paint booths or in a large area of production.

The manufacturing quality guarantees a precise and perfect chrome paint job.
The machine is supplied with a full technical datasheet to enable you to realize your projects.

You will obtain the desired 100% “mirror effect”.

How does it work?
Pure silver plating is used, under a stream of distilled water. The chrome is then protected with a polyurethane topcoat.
Depending on the size of the paint booth, you can chrome as many pieces as you wish , and with a little practice you will able to chrome larger parts.
Note that the machines from competition allow you to chrome only small parts with good results.

Candy on Chrome:
By applying a Candy paint mixed with a clear coat on the chrome parts, you will obtain a “coloured chrome” for stunning special effects.

Some tips:
It is necessary to start with clean substrates such as a primer or a gel coat preparation, as any roughness or hole on the surface will be visible.
The list of substrates that can be worked with chrome paint is quite broad: plastic, metal, wood, polyurethane …
Please note that the Chrome paint will not erase defects, but, on the contrary, will reveal them: because chrome paint is highly reflective, it will highlight any imperfection.

It is best to avoid long exposure to UV (in a stationary position, during the day or the night) as a slight yellowing over time will appear.
Chrome that are slightly black and gold will not see their pigments change.