| Spraylat’s direct-to-chrome is formulated to provide adhesion directly to chrome-plated plastics avoiding the need for the traditional two-step process currently used to apply an accent color to plated parts. Currently, a resist coat is applied onto a plastic part for those areas where electroplating is not desired. This requires its own masking tool. After parts are electroplated, a second mask tool is used that defines the areas to be decoratively painted, including the interface between the plating and the paint. The reason for this two step process is that current paint technology will not stick to chrome plating, especially chrome that has undergone oxidation of more than 24-48 hours. The two step process eliminates these adhesion problems and provides a well defined plate/paint interface.
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Direct-to-chrome is a modified 2K (two-component) urethane coating that can achieve excellent performance properties at cure temperatures as low as 150˚F. Spraylat’s direct-to-chrome coating meets automotive exterior performance requirements. In production, this coating offers significant opportunities for cost savings through the elimination of the resist coat normally required before electroplating |
