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.
