Plastics repel water - water on the surface just beads up and rolls off. One way to get around this problem is to force the silver into complete contact with the base coat by immersing it. This process is based on our 3-D Glass mirror bath technique.
Each step in the spray chrome process – base coat, silver and top coat – is a separate operation. We find you get the best results if you spray on the base and top coats. It is difficult to get a uniform surface by painting them on with a paint brush.
Please read Using a Basic Spray Chrome Kit instructions before you start the dipping process. They contain important information not given here.
For this process you need a clean plastic tub that is just large enough to hold the piece and allow the chemicals to be sloshed over it. You can use a clean plastic storage container or make a wooden box and line it with a continuous sheet of sturdy plastic. The process is based on our 3-D Glass technique.
Scrub the tub with Liquid Cleaner and rinse with distilled water before using. Any dust, dirt or tap water in the tub will interfere with the silvering process.
If you are not happy with the silver coat, you can always clean it off with Silver Remover, rinse it 2 or 3 times with distilled water and re-silver it.