Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Can I use my own paints instead of the Cosmichrome™ paints?

A: No. The metallic coating won't adhere to other primers and other topcoats will not adhere to the metallic layer and will also discolor the metallic layer. Only original Cosmichrome™ coatings will provide intra-coating adhesion, accurate color and durability. You can apply your own paints above and below Cosmichrome™ but they can't be substitued in place of the Cosmichrome™ paints.

Q: Why do I need a paint facility?

A: To keep dust out of the coating and to provide a proper working environment.

Q. Can it be applied to exhaust pipes?

A: No, The maximum temperature is 250ºC/ 121ºC. Even hexavalent chromium plating will discolor on many high temperature parts. Many plastics melt below these temperatures.

Q. How long does the process take?

A. Including drying times and baking the process takes about 4 1/2 hours.

Q. Can I use infrared lights to bake the paints?

A. One must be careful to heat the parts evenly and to the correct temperature. Lights tend to heat unevenly. Its better to let the parts dry at room temperature than to heat them unevenly. If you make an enclosed "oven" with a black interior and use the lights to heat the walls of the oven you will have better luck with infrared lights. Use an infrared thermometer to check the temperature of the entire part to make sure its being heated evenly.

Q. Do I need to be an experienced painter?

A. Not necessarily. We have plenty of sucessful users that had little painting experience but were willing to learn. Even experienced painters must be willing to learn some new techniques to apply Cosmichrome™. The plating part of the process is not painting and must be learned whether or not you have much painting experience.

Q. Is Cosmichrome™ the same product as others I have seen sold by other companies?

A. No. Cosmichrome™ is made by Cosmichrome™, Inc. in Canada. We have used competing products and found them to be terribly inferior to Cosmichrome™. If you have a competing system, there is a good chance we can help you with our superior chemicals and training. Don't be afraid to call us for help. We have helped many like you that have had poor results with other systems.

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Test Results Supplied By Pemsa Corp.

Pemsa is an OEM for Daimler Chrysler.

Test	Performance
Chemical Resistance	Gasoline, Pass.
Gravelometer (fires small rocks at the surface)	45 Y 90 Degree angle, 2 pints No chipping, cracking, or peeling of the coating from the substrate. OK FIG. 5C : 49 CHIPS DE 3 – 6 mm Pass
Adhesion ( The coating is cut in a cross hatch pattern and adhesive tape is applied)	3M 898 tape Method A for normal, B for repairs Loss of adhesion bettween paint layers greader than 0.8 mm (1/32) from the scribed lines.Pass
Humidity Resistance	Pass MS-PB1-2, 240 hours. 1/32 in scribed lines
Salt Spray Resistance	Pass 5% Saline solution 240 Hr. No blistering, rusting, or loss of adhesion between paint layers greater than 0.8 mm (1/32) from the scribed lines. MS – PB1 – 2 Nov 27th /03 to Dec 7th/03
UV resistance	Pass. Does not yellow or turn brown.
Maximum Temp	180°F/82°C
Gloss	106@85°
Hardness	Pass 5.03 KHN

New Test Results May 24 2007

Test	Performance
Chemical Resistance	Metheyl Ethyl Ketone Wipe Test, Pass.
Environmental Resistance	0ºF to 140ºF 2 cycles per day at 95% humidity for seven days. Pass.
Maximum Temperature	250ºF (Intake manifolds can now be coated)
Adhesion	MIL Standard 13508C, Pass

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How Cosmichrome™ Works:

Coating 1. Cosmichrome™ Basecoat - A two component catalyzed paint that creates a smooth surface that accepts the Cosmichrome™ coating. Comsichrome™ primer will work as a primer on many surfaces. (Apply with your painting equipment.)

Coating 2. Cosmichrome™metallic coating - A sprayed-on electroless plating process that creates a brilliant mirror-like reflective coating on the primer.

The specific steps are 1. Activator, 2. Distilled water rinse, 3. Cosmichrome™ spray application, 4 distilled water rinse, 5. Compressed Air Blow Dry. (This coating is Applied with The Cosmichrome™ spray machine.

Coating 3. Cosmichrome™ Topcoat - Protective Cosmichrome™ two component pre-tinted sealer. Cosmichrome topcoat is formulated to bind through the metal to the primer making a single layer final finish without discoloring the metal layer. No competing product has this exclusive feature. (Apply with your painting equipment.) Pre-tinting the topcoat eliminates guessing and trial and error to achieve accurate chrome color.

For increased durability, additional coats of clear can be applied as well as name brand clear coats on top the Cosmichrome clear coat. See instruction manual.

 

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