Restoring chrome parts... options?

[shogunkid]

Hi,

I actually searched before posting and found this interesting thread from 2013

robotjapan.proboards.com/thread/21340/help-restoring-battle-shark-pb

Mr. Ginrai gave some good advice as usual.... but I'm not familiar with "alclad, or something like bare-metal foil for hobbyists". Has anyone tried using it? How did it go?
 
Regarding chrome, there are 2 types mainly the shiny/mirror chrome and then the more matte chrome like on this Battle Shark. Incidentally I have the same need to add some silver chrome to that button on the top of a Battle Shark as the poster in the thread above!

I think spray paint might be a good choice for it but when I look on amazon I see a lot of options. Has anyone any positive (or negative) experiences to share regarding chrome paint brand and technique?

Thanks!

[Mr. Ginrai]

There are some new techniques I am looking into, they are not cheap but possibly more manageable than bare-metal and alclad.

I'll update you as I get more info.

[shogunkid]

Cool, thanks!