This product is amazing! My wife and I just spent today gathering tools, she stood by watching the progress as I prepared, painted, then clear coated my 22' blemished chrome rims. Thanks to the informative guy at Advance auto and our automotive paint shop on schuyler. Now is the 5 hour wait to remount. Pix coming....
Hey pepi... as long as you use our Adhesion Promoter primer to prep the plastic surface, you can use Shadow over it... the brilliance of the finish will be slightly less, but it will definitely work... hope this helps... thank you...
Thanks for this video and product...You just saved me me hundreds of dollars...I plan on doing my motorcycle wheels very soon and will let you know how it goes...Thanks again
Used this product, it was a bit tougher in my case as I did several, different color layers. The holes being first, all other areas taped off. After a couple coats, (there were two areas of tape left through all but clear to retain full chrome), I found, removing the tape to be the most difficult in the beginning. Being translucent, it wanted to come off with the tape. Even after 24 hours of dry time. I "edged the tape at this point with the point of a craft knife", then removed tape. In all, there are three colors on my rims. The holes being the darkest as each additional layer, as areas were un-taped, still added to the holes. Was a HUGE improvement over stock rim look. 2000 Regal GSe, currently under heavy mods. The idea was, the stock rims will eventually only be used w/racing "street race" radials from Hoosier, but man, will it look good going fast................... Just remember, CLEAN really good first. I used Brake cleaner, then acetone, then finally, just before painting, I found rubbing alcohol as a good prep. I've a body guy, good friend, he uses Windex often, and I did this on my mirrors, worked great also. Does NOT work on anything other than Chrome though, and my only issue, it took two boxes, I was hoping for only one, but then, I did "layer the colors" so I probably used more doing it that way.
Hey custom... you're correct in your assumption... applying paint over the chipping paint will not solve any issues with the chipping... so sside from appearance, there would be no benefit applying Shadow directly over chipping paint... hope this helps... thank you...
Hi Fernando - You're correct, the imperfections would definitely show through with this product. We don't have any products in our line which would give a similar effect and mask any blemishes on the wheel. You could definitely look into our Wheel Coatings and possibly adding Dupli-Coor Mirage or Clear Effex to mock up the shiny/mirror finish.
Hey 351... Shadow will resist temperatures up to 120 degrees (so it should be OK on the wheels)... also, it will definitely withstand normal cleaning... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey addicted... Shadow will resist temperatures up to 120 degrees F so we don't suggest it for high temperature applications... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey man, I used to be one of those non-believers until I tried out their products myself. I used the DupliColor Trim Paint and I also used some high temp paint for my valve cover. Painted it in red, and the glossy ceramic finish was incredible in comparison to the VHT that used to be on there. Don't get me wrong VHT paints are the best, but DupliColor lives up to their name.
Hey probowler... as long as you prepare the surface and apply Shadow as directed, you can use it over machined rims... the brilliance of the finish will be less over a machined surface then it is over Chrome, but it will definitely work... hope this helps... thank you...
I want to do this on bath faucets and handles. Do you expect any problems with this? Would it help to bake them in the oven? If so at what temperature? Thanks! Very excited about the possibilities!
Hey PinkRanger... as long as you prepare the surface and apply Shadow as directed, you can definitely use it over aluminum... the brilliance of the finish will be less over aluminum then it is over Chrome, but it will definitely work... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey twmals... Shadow will resist temperatures only up to 120 degrees so we wouldn't necessarily recommend it for high-heat applications... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey Anthony... one (1) can will provide enough to cover 4 wheels with 2 coats... that said, you'll probably lose some paint in overspray so we'd suggest having at least 2 cans... hope this helps... thank you...
Glen - You're correct -- the finishes would differ slightly. As you'd get a deeper, more rich effect on the actual metal and a bit of a duller look on the plastic grill. We'd suggest testing small areas on both -- if you're unhappy with the results, you can use our Paint Stripper to remove your test areas.
Hey scooby... as long as you prepare the spokes properly, ensuring they are clean, dry and dull, then you can use the High Performance Wheel Coating or Shadow over the spokes... to ensure an even stronger bond, you can use Adhesion Promoter... hope this helps... thank you...
Hi Francisco - Yes! This would be great on your gas cap. It won't be as brilliant as it would on on real chrome, but you would still get a nice finish.
Hi Josh! Yes -- Shadow can be applied to aluminum rims, but it may not have as brilliant of a shine as you would get with chrome. We do not recommend this product on vinyl - only because we cannot guarantee durability.
The shelf life for aerosol paints is only 3 years. If the garage was not heated/climate controlled, I would not suggest using this product. An example of the batch code on the bottom of the cans is: BE 1233 RF 13:15 BE = the plant where it was made. 123 = the 123rd day of 2013. 3 = 2013. RF = Slip number. 13:15 = the time it was filled.
Hey LostArkitekt... ideally, we suggest using this over Chrome surfaces... you can use it over both polished metal and paint, but the appearance could be less brilliant... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey mjakucki... one (1) can will provide enough to cover 4 wheels with 2 coats... that said, you'll probably lose some paint in overspray so we'd suggest having at least 2 cans... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey tookewl... you won't necessarily achieve the same look when you apply Shadow over alloy, but it will work (the appearance will be less brilliant)... just make sure you prep the surface & apply Shadow as directed for best results... hope this helps... thank you...
Brent: First, cleaning is very important, so you want to use Prep Spray and wipe off any dirt/grease and any excess Prep Spray. Taping off every spoke that you don’t want to paint is going to be important. Once you have cleaned and taped off the spokes, you will want to use High Performance Wheel Coating.
Hey bigboyjohn... as long as you prepare the rims and apply Shadow as directed, it will definitely hold up to the abuse (even from high pressure car washes)... hope this helps... thank you...
Hi Jonathandangles, For Shadow over Chrome surfaces, you don't need a primer. Shadow is available at stores such as Advance Auto, Autozone, Pep Boys, O'Reillys and Napa. Sanding isn't needed. Scuffing the surface would not be recommended. Hope this helps!
Hey pbure... that's right... no sanding or anything... you can use our Adhesion Promoter primer after cleaning the surface then apply Shadow over it... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey Nicholas... yes, it is possible to restore the wheel back... just use the Dupli-Color Paint Stripper product as directed and you should be good to go... hope this helps... thank you...
Hi Veronica -- While you could use Shadow, we can’t promise that it will match the factory coatings. If you do attempt it, be certain to sand the metal with 320 grit sandpaper until it’s shiny and clean. Clean with Dupli-Color Grease and Wax Remover before and after the sanding. Then tape off the area being painted and apply the Shadow coating, then Clear and while the Clear is wet, remove the tape carefully.
Hey rollup... as long as you prepare the surface and apply Shadow as directed, you can definitely use it over bumpers... hope this helps... thank you...
Hello... Shadow would definitely provide a different look over a blue surface, but we just haven't tested it over blue surfaces... we'd suggest testing the process on scrap surfaces prior to applying it over an entire project... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey lcpercussion... your wheels don't have to be chrome prior to using Shadow... you can apply this over other surfaces but the appearance will be different... hope this helps... thank you...
Hey Human... as long as you clean and prepare the surface and apply Shadow as directed, you can definitely use Shadow over Alloy bars... hope this helps... thank you...
Hello... yes, Shadow will work over silver painted Wheels... the main concern would be the type of paint on the wheels... if it's an enamel, then the lacquer-based Shadow may attack the paint. That said, you will not get the exact same results... the brilliance may be less over paint than it is over Chrome... hope this helps... thank you...
i love dupli color paint and colors,i have used it many times before and will always use it...,but now im in a stuck situation,i bought some new rims [milanni stellar 452] and they are black with machined face...i want to paint every second machined faced spoke so i can have a three spoke effect...how would i go about prepping, and the black paint too use.??..ant help would be great...thanx guys.
Hi Chuck! No need for a primer (because Shadow is a translucent coating) - but definitely clean yoru rims with Dupli-Color Grease and Wax Remover. You can use a clear coat for extra protection as well.
Hey DJ... So long as you use our Adhesion Promoter primer to prep the plastic surface, you can use anything in our line over it (including Shadow)... hope this helps... thank you...
I see you state that this product will withstand temperatures to 120 degrees F. A few hard stops on a 90 or 100 degree day on disk brake vehicles, can easily heat a wheel up till it's too hot to touch, somewhat over 120 degrees. Will the Shadow finish withstand these intermittent high temperatures.
yes, i will share photos of it. i have read some bad reviews on the product off amazon. i really wanna do this but i dont want to mess my rims up. is there anything you would recommend? i've neve done something like this and i dont want to mess it up
@blaknite1 yes. Shadow is a Translucent black base coat followed with a clear coat so anything you apply it over will show through. A high quality chrome finish will provide the best finish when using Shadow however Shadow can be used over polished metal and aluminum.
I have chromed plastic trim that I want to use this application on. Is there any additional prep I should do other than cleaning? I have viewed one video that suggests that I use the Duplicolor adhesive spray before laying the color. Would you recommend that? I plan to experiment before I use my actual parts and any tips or advice would appreciated!
How well does the shadow coating hold up to the heat cycling that the wheel may undergo when brakes get hot and then cool? Also, how well does the coating hold up to cleaning? I wash my truck every two weeks. I use a non-acid cleaner-my concern is how will this coating look several months after application?
I am a complete amateur when it comes to spray painting, or anything extremely artistic for that matter...but since you are the experts, if i have a polished aluminum wheel that appears to have that shiny, flashy chrome look, would i be able to achieve the same end result with this product, given i had someone experienced to do the work?
Hey SaltLife... one (1) can will provide enough to cover 4 wheels with 2 coats... that said, you'll likely lose some paint in overspray so we'd suggest having at least 2 cans... hope this helps... thank you...
@MrHoess1234 Yes, prep is the most important part of any paint project. We recommend thoroughly washing and degreasing prior to paint application. A clean surface allows for the paint to adhere and since Shadow is translucent, any dirt under the basecoat will show through.
@famousfool Shadow will adhere very well to Chrome as is. If you purposely try to scratch the coating then it may come off. Since Shadow is a translucent coating you should not scuff the chrome as you will see the scratch marks through the coating.
Hey mrg... you can use Shadow on Chrome or other rims... on surfaces other than Chrome, the brilliance and appearance will be different... hope this helps... thank you.
Hey lmfs... Shadow will definitely work on your chrome bumper as long as you prepare the surface and apply as directed... hope this helps... thank you...
Followed instructions exactly. Looks no where as dark as that and the spray pattern was dotted after 2 coats... so it looks dirty like after it rained even though I shook it for 1 minute and turned it over after each coat... I proceeded to use the clearcoat for 3 coats to try and make it look better with no luck... Maybe the cans I got were damaged or defective (dropped or something). If I go buy another box will it help if I repeat the process? Even though I have already applied clear coat....
Any advice on using this for motorcycle wheels with thin spokes? I'm worried about the paint dripping as it dries and creating a running look. Would you recommend just masking up the spokes and painting the base only or have you guys tested the paint on spokes and had success?
Hi John Miller -- To avoid runs,drips or sags, it’s important to spray light coats of this product to slowly build the film. That said, we would mask off anything you don’t want to get the Shadow coating on. Spokes are something we’ve seen painted, but it required multiple thin coats to do so.
Hi there duplicolortv...I have a question: last month I painted my rims. They were silver and I painted them black with duplicolor high gloss enamel heat resistant paint, the one that it's for engines; then, when the paint was dry, I apply a wheel clear coat and the rims look great but I feel that it needs more shine...is thia product gonna help or I will get the same finish?
Would i be able to get my chrome bumpers completely black with this product? I'm looking to black out the front and rear bumpers on my 01 tacoma. Also how many cans would i need to get my bumpers completely blacked out? Should i tape off the plastic part of my bumper or would this product look good on plastic as well? Thanks!!
Hi, I really like this product and before purchasing this item, I have a really quick question. I have a chrome rack on my bike and I want to paint over the chrome by using this product to look better. Is the coating long-lasting? And If I carry thing/stuff on the rack, will it do any damage to the coating?
Hi, Henry! The coating is durable enough for rims and exhaust tips and should be durable enough for your project. It all depends on the type of things you'll be transporting and the amount of contact between the rack and the items being transported.
@arielk310 Yes you can apply it over any chrome or chromed surface or over any highly polished surface. SHADOW Base Coat is a translucent black so what ever surface you apply it over will show through so the higher the quality of the chrome the better the SHADOW will look.
@Charles Reese - Hmm... since Shadow is translucent, it would only darken the plastic on your headlights / taillights. We wouldn't recommend using Shadow for this application. We do, however we would recommend VHT NITE-SHADES™ for that purpose.
Hey Tim... for the intended application, we found that 120˚ was more than enough... was there a particular reason you'd want it to go beyond 120˚... let us know... thank you...
If I wanted to use this on a set of chrome wheels, would I have to primer them? Sand the chrome? If not, would the paint begin to chip after a couple months?
Hey Fracture... you can use Shadow on non-chrome surfaces, but the appearance would be less brilliant... just make certain to prepare the surface and apply Shadow as directed for the best results... hope this helps... thank you...
@tomsawyersucks - Most definitely! Just be sure to *thoroughly* degrease the surface and scuff with 600 grit sandpaper. We also strongly suggest that you add two coats of Adhesion Promoter IMMEDIATELY before painting.
Does the color get lighter or darker after it dries? It appears as if your three coats are darker than I am looking for, but the picture on the box appears a bit lighter than I am looking for. I have a decent background in painting so I can usually judge about what it will look like - but any tips beforehand are appreciated! Thanks.
+Jeff Johns Shadow works over shiny chrome plated surfaces. If you have rust spot, you'll need to sand that away. If you sand chrome, you'll dull it. If you apply Shadow over a dull surface the appearance will less brilliant than if you used it over a evenly shiny surface. As long as you prepare the surface as directed, the finish will last a long time. How long it will last will vary depending on weathering conditions. Dupli-Color Grease and Wax Remover Prep Spray will assist with the very first step in any paint project. It removes dirt, road tar, grease, wax and oil from any surface without leaving a film residue. We hope we were able to answer your questions.
Will it still have the same effect on exhaust and on headers? or will it start to break down. I almost bought this product to paint my exhaust and headers on my motorcycle exhaust but I was unsure of the durability from the heat the exhaust and headers will put out.
Possibly - as long as they are in good shape! Shadow is a translucent coating, so any blemished will be apparent. You also won't get as deep of a dimension as you would with true chrome - but try a test spot to see what you think!
I just picked this up today. I plan on using it on the plastic case of an xbox 360. I plan on using a black primer before this kit. Any idea on how it will turn out? If not primer, then a clear adhesion promoter. The case is white. Suggestions? Thanks
Hi Marc - That would be a great application for Shadow! You won't get the same depth of shine as you would with real chrome parts, but you still get a really nice effect. Be sure to mask off your lights very well or remove them from their housing entirely.
I have chrome plated mirror-perfect legs on a hi-end table. Table legs are almost a foot wide and 29" high. I don't want to make them too dark (I'd like to change them to black nickel style plating), and the coat has to be uniform. Would this be a good solution? What if I mess up with a coat or not satisfied with the result, is it easy to remove it and go back to my mirror perfect chrome finish?
@frezze212 Shadow was designed to be sprayed over high quality chrome or polished metal for the best result and finish possible. If your chrome wheel has rust, peeling or scrapes then it will show. Shadow is a translucent coating so it is almost like applying a tinted clear coat. It will look uneven in those affected areas. It might be best to use our wheel paint depending on the condition of your wheels.
@poctob3 -- Shadow is formulated specifically for over Chrome (or other, similar surfaces) - so it will look awesome on all your Chrome parts. Because something like a door handle sees a lot of use -- it will have a lot of grease and dirt on it. Use our Prep Spray to give it a thorough clean and degreasing -- and that should help Shadow adhere well to those high-traffic areas.
