Chrome silvering machine

PRO Chroming machine

Presenting our “PRO format” chrome plating machine, designed for spraying all silvering products to create a chrome effect on all types of substrates*,  on small or large parts, at low cost (Product kit for 20 m² = €800 before tax).

The small PRO format delivers the same results as the large EXPERT format. Essentially, the difference is a lower yield in m², no frame, and a different double-nozzle spray gun.

You can adapt other types of tanks or spray guns to the PRO machine with simple connections.

Discover the new high-performance formula of DUO+ Lithium silvering formulas offered in a complete 36 m² kit and also as individual products

Patented R2S and R5 technologies

Metallisation products (R2S and R5 formulas) are patented in 37 countries. As a distributor, STARDUST COLORS is entitled to provide customers who purchase these products — and who accept the conditions — a free licence to use the technology, granted upon signing a licensing agreement before receiving R2S and R5 products.

Chrome effect through silvering

This technique creates a 100% Chrome effect using the silvering process, which deposits a thin layer of silver on a gloss base by spraying silver solutions thinned with pure water.

This simple chemical process is well known and widely used in the industry to produce mirrors.

StardustColors introduces three new patented high-performance formulas:

- Duo + Lithium Formula

- Fast R2S formula (contains formaldehyde) 

- Slow R5 formula 

Application:

There are excellent opportunities for silver spray chrome among professionals in the decoration world, from furniture and shop windows to luxury items, statues and art, luxury bottle production (champagne), perfume bottles, and even on automotive and motorcycle parts 

 How does it work?

Summary of the 5-step processs

1- Apply 2K paint undercoat, then dry or bake

2- Apply the wetting agent, then rinse

3- Apply the activator, then rinse

4- Cross-spray solutions A and B, then rinse (the chrome effect appears)

5- Apply the topcoat

> Find the detailed 12-minute video at the bottom of the page (instructions and demos for applying the undercoat, the silver layer, and the topcoat)

Delivery

The PRO machine is a specialised spraying unit for liquid solutions. It does not include consumables.

Supplied with an operating manual and safety instructions.

The PRO machine includes:

- 1 double sprayer* for chrome application

- 1 water sprayer

- 1 activator sprayer with 600 ml tank

- 1 blow gun

- 3 stainless steel tanks (9 L or 18 L each)

- 1 semi-automatic cleaning system

- 1 air regulator

Internal pipes and connectors

Operating instructions manual

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Labo kit for silver products includes:

3 × 1000 ml graduated plastic beakers

3 × 100 ml graduated test tubes

20 × 1 ml graduated pipettes

All PRO machine components are high quality, economical, and easy to replace.

A double-nozzle metallic spray gun can be easily fitted. 

EXCEPTIONAL CHROME EFFECT

The machine creates, via chemical reaction, a glossy silvered chrome effect with a true 100% mirror finish and a high reflective index.

⚠️ The process is decorative only and does not offer the mechanical resistance or properties of real chrome.

ALL SUBSTRATES:
Key advantage: the silver spraying technique can be applied to various shapes and materials (plastic, glass, stone, metals, cardboard, wood, etc.) as long as the surface is correctly prepared and/or primed (See our PRIMERS Category)

PROFESSIONAL CHEMICAL PROCESS:

The method is more complex than that of chrome paintwork, requires a stricter approach, but produces a true chrome effect.

Careful product handling, mixing and storage are essential.

Chemicals are sensitive to temperature, light, and mineral impurities (non-pure water).

Find here graduated beakers and cylinders for mixing products

ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY

The STARDUST PRO machine technology does not use toxic hexavalent chromium. The chrome effect is achieved using only a thin silver layer.

Topcoats and hardeners are solvent-based paints: wear a respirator and ensure ventilation.

Other chemicals (ammonia) are diluted in large volumes of water but still require extraction systems.

No need for vacuum techniques such as sputtering or electroplating, which use highly hazardous hexavalent chromium IV.

Required equipment:

- Air purification filters

- Compressor

- Spray booth (clean undercoats/topcoats & fume extraction)

- Retention tray for liquids

Find here graduated beakers and cylinders for mixing products

REMARKABLE TECHNOLOGY

This process and machine allow easy chrome finishing on small or large parts by simple spraying.

The machine only produces the silver coat (middle layer). Undercoat and topcoat are applied with conventional spray guns.

This system is not chrome paint: it uses a chemical silver layer for a far superior mirror finish.

Topcoats like our CelChrome preserve the mirror effect.

ECONOMIC SOLUTION

Professional machine offering the best cost/performance ratio.

Example: chroming a motorcycle helmet costs about €24 in consumables; billing can start at €200 per job.

Machine parts are guaranteed 1 year. Spare parts available in 24 h.

 
APPLICATION SECTORS

This chrome system is a long-term investment but creates strong opportunities: decoration, luxury, art, automotive equipment, architecture, and luxury bottles.

⚠️ Not recommended for demanding conditions (e.g., rims, bumpers) — outdoor UV durability is limited to a few years.

SUBSTRATE:
The three-layer "chrome effect" system can be applied to any surface, as long as it is correctly primed and/or prepared, with the appropriate adhesion primer (wood, metal, glass/ceramic, concrete , plastic, etc.)
The technique can also be used on flexible surfaces.

DURABILITY
Adhesion: guaranteed between base, silver coat, and topcoat. No flame treatment needed thanks to the wetting agent.

We use the CB7 base (special undercoat offering adhesion) for gentle or strong baking, or even for drying at room temperature: the silver coat binds and is welded to the base. Then, during the metallisation coat and topcoat baking, the 3 coats (base, silver, topcoat) form an inseparable coating.
UV: limited outdoors (silver is naturally UV-sensitive). Extend life with multiple topcoat layers, anti-UV additives, or nano-ceramic protection. No guarantee for outdoor exposure.

PRODUCTS AND CONSUMABLES
Affordable kits available (20 m² coverage). Products sold individually.

Find our ultra-pure distilled water here.

Colouring

Achieve gold, black, blue, red, etc., by mixing our Candy inks (17 shades) into the topcoat. Easy and spectacular.

 ORDER & PAYMENT

Payment by credit card or bank transfer.

Delivery available in France and worldwide.

Production cost for a helmet : €24  -  Billing: €200 minimum

 SILVERING CHEMICAL PRINCIPLE:

Activating the surface with tin dichloride, rinsing, then cross-spraying silver nitrate + reducing agent in water-thinned solutions.

Optimal conditions: >20 °C for air, liquids, and part surface.

Below 20 °C: slower, less efficient reaction.

Frequently Asked Questions:

- Does the small PRO machine produce the same result as the large EXPERT one?
>> Yes, absolutely, except that the Pro machine has less tank volume and is a little less powerful, enabling to cover smaller surfaces (max 1.5m²)

- What are the differences between the large and small spraying versions?
>> Find the detailed answer here

About the convergence of spray jets:

Products A and B are sprayed separately and meet at a junction point. Then they mix. It’s important that the products are mixed before touching the part surface.

About spray guns or sprayers:

Double-nozzle guns have advantages (they atomise liquids better and consume less) and drawbacks (they are difficult to adjust, and do not have enough power for large parts). They are also very expensive (from €200 to €1,500)

The main advantages of sprayers are: high efficiency, economical, no adjustment.

About spray gun cleaning:

For tanks and guns, cleaning with water and bleach is sufficient. To completely renovate dirty parts, an ultrasonic cleaner must be used.

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