NeoChrome spray paint – mirror chrome anti-corrosion effect in spray or complete kit

NeoChrome paint is a chrome effect based on rare metal forming a real mirror.

Compared to other types of chrome paints, it has many advantages

* it is anti-corrosion (it does not oxidise with humidity or over time)

* it creates an exceptional chrome mirror

* it is UV resistant and does not yellow over time

* it can be clearcoated without losing the mirror effect

Application field : rims, headlights, automotive accessories, architecture, decoration, all exterior applications

NeoChrome Spray offers

►NeoChrome paint in 400 ml aerosol*

► complete NeoChrome paint kit in 3 aerosols (2 ST8800 2K ceramic clearcoats + 1 NeoChrome)

Neochrome in pots is available on this page. 

The black basecoat is not included in the kit

The silax fixative is not included in the kit

Coverage: 0.8m² max

Summary of the 3 or 4 steps* of the NeoChrome paint system SPRAY version:

1 ► Undercoat: ceramic clearcoat ST8800 (2K Spray) – Drying 3 days / 20°C

2 ► NeoChrome (1K Spray) – Drying 5 days / 20°C

3 ► Finish: ceramic clearcoat ST8800 (2K Spray) – Drying 1 day / 20°C

Respecting the drying times and instructions is very important to achieve the chrome effect.

A 4th step is possible between NeoChrome paint and the Clearcoat: the chrome paint can be coated with Silax fixative only 10 minutes after application (at 20°C) without waiting five days of drying and thus the finishing ceramic clearcoat can be applied immediately after the Silax.

Instructions for the NeoChrome spray paint system

Important: the recommended application temperature is 20°C. You must adjust your application technique depending on temperature: in hot temperature, drying times are shortened, while in cold temperature, drying times are longer.

The Base :

Any background colour is suitable, however we recommend application over a black base. This can be a raw surface, painted with a black paint or primed with a black primer when painting a raw, metallic or wooden substrate.

It is possible to use the specific black colour primer P714 for metal or aluminium when painting bare metal (all types)

The basecoat must in all cases be sound, dry, degreased, sanded with P500 and dust free.

► Step 1: Undercoat with ceramic clearcoat ST8800 2K

The glossy and hard undercoat is necessary to obtain a mirror effect. Application on ST8800 2K ceramic clearcoat in aerosol is recommended for best results.

It is possible to use for the base, a high quality 2K polyurethane gloss. Any other product will not achieve a mirror effect.

2K aerosol of ultra-hard clearcoat with hardener

Activate the hardener by pressing with the red button on the bottom of the aerosol. Shake well before use, wait five minutes then proceed with application.

Use the aerosol content within one hour.

Application in 1 or 2 glossy coats

Drying: 3 days at 20°C. Additional time is necessary if the temperature is colder (5-7 days). Likewise, at warmer temperature, drying time can be shortened to 2 days.

It is important to obtain a very hard and very glossy undercoat, otherwise the mirror effect will be of poor quality with a blurred finish.

► Step 2: NeoChrome

NeoChrome spray paint is applied with several very thin/quick passes*. It is important to spray thin or quick coats to allow proper metalisation formation. Avoid thick coats.

*When painting with a spray gun, very thin coats are applied. To obtain the same result with aerosols, you must spray coats in “quick” passes.

Several thin coats must be applied, it is not recommended to apply more than necessary, this can cause a darker chrome finish.

Respect sufficient evaporation intervals between each thin coat, and avoid applying a new coat if the previous coat has not yet evaporated.

NeoChrome paint evaporates between a few seconds and 1 minute depending on ambient temperature.

Drying: three possible options

1 ► 5 days at ambient temperature (20-25°C) then clearcoat, or

2 ► 2 to 3 hours in oven at 60 – 80°C then clearcoat, or

3 ► 10 minutes at ambient temperature (20-25°C) then apply SILAX fixative in aerosol (lien) then clearcoat

It is possible to combine several drying options.

If drying is not respected, the mirror effect may be reduced or annihilated.

► Step 3: Finish with ceramic clearcoat ST8800 2K

Application of the clearcoat provides protection against abrasion and weather.

NeoChrome paint is anti-corrosion and does not fear water or humidity, however it forms a metal film of a few microns, and can be fragile to rubbing.

Use of the 2K ceramic clearcoat aerosol with hardener

Activate the hardener by pressing with the red button at the bottom of the aerosol. Shake well before use, wait five minutes then proceed with the application.

Application in 2 glossy coats.

Use the aerosol content within one hour.

Drying: 24h at 20°C.