Is alclad Chrome in a spray can an urban legend?

[Mr. Metallic]

Awhile back I seem to remember someone saying that Alclad was available in a spray can. I don't have a dedicated airbrush setup (yet) so constantly breaking it out just to shoot a couple chrome parts is a pain, so i suaully don't bother. I like using the stuff, and it gives great results.

So, does it actually come in spray cans? Is there a source online? If not can someone buy it locally and ship it to me(I would cover the expenses, of course). It just seems like it's an urban legend, since nobody i know has ever seen it or can find it.

[Steve H.]

Sure seems like an Urban Legend, doesn't it? Same as you, I've never seen it in the stores nor know of anyone thats used it!

There is something available on-line, just not sure exactly what it is, since the listing is somewhat vaugue...

Alclad spray

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Sure seems like an Urban Legend, doesn't it? Same as you, I've never seen it in the stores nor know of anyone thats used it!

There is something available on-line, just not sure exactly what it is, since the listing is somewhat vaugue...

Alclad spray

This is Alclad Chrome spray for Lexan R/C car bodies. It must be backed with a black paint to get the chrome effect. Not sure how it works on plastic. Spaz Stix makes their Mirror Chrome in a spray can too. Not sure how their spray works, but I prefer their airbrush product over Alclad as you can apply it over Tamiya TS Gloss Black rattle can paint. Go to www.spazstix.com for more information.

[Ron Hamilton]

I have some. The black undercoat must be perfect for it to work.

[djway3474]

Awhile back I seem to remember someone saying that Alclad was available in a spray can. I don't have a dedicated airbrush setup (yet) so constantly breaking it out just to shoot a couple chrome parts is a pain, so i suaully don't bother. I like using the stuff, and it gives great results.

So, does it actually come in spray cans? Is there a source online? If not can someone buy it locally and ship it to me(I would cover the expenses, of course). It just seems like it's an urban legend, since nobody i know has ever seen it or can find it.

It is real but don't use the Lexan stuff for plastic. It comes out dull. I have not seen it lately though.

[Howard Cohen]

I got a can at Toledo a couple of years ago. I followed the instructions I was given, painted a black base and then the Alclad over it. The finish was not as bright as I expected. I was told after that the can pressure may not be optimum for spraying chrome. I get the same finish from a can of generic spray chrome from my local car parts store.