The Spectra Chrome process can be applied to virtually any
surface. We are happy to send free samples for your evaluation
along with your DVD information package. In fact, the samples we
send you feature our three-layer finish on two different substrates:
Fire-glazed ceramic and a composite fiberglass. We
have purposely chosen these substrates for our sample piece
because they best illustrate the outstanding properties of the
Spectra Chrome finish.
If anyone has ever tried to paint a fire-glazed ceramic surface,they
know just how tough it is to get good adhesion. The surface of the
glazed tile is difficult to sand because it is very hard, super-slick
and non-porous. Painters commonly sand a surface before
painting to provide a rough texture that grabs the new paint layer
and helps adhesion. Your sample tile has not been sanded prior to
spraying the basecoat, and the Spectra Chrome three-layer finish
still demonstrates perfect adhesion.
surface. We are happy to send free samples for your evaluation
along with your DVD information package. In fact, the samples we
send you feature our three-layer finish on two different substrates:
Fire-glazed ceramic and a composite fiberglass. We
have purposely chosen these substrates for our sample piece
because they best illustrate the outstanding properties of the
Spectra Chrome finish.
If anyone has ever tried to paint a fire-glazed ceramic surface,they
know just how tough it is to get good adhesion. The surface of the
glazed tile is difficult to sand because it is very hard, super-slick
and non-porous. Painters commonly sand a surface before
painting to provide a rough texture that grabs the new paint layer
and helps adhesion. Your sample tile has not been sanded prior to
spraying the basecoat, and the Spectra Chrome three-layer finish
still demonstrates perfect adhesion.
SUPERIOR ADHESION: TEST IT FOR YOURSELF!
The basecoat, metal spray, and topcoat layers; when applied together, demonstrate superior adhesion to virtually any
substrate. Adhesion is vital when offering this finish as a service to your customers. Don’t assume that a decorative
chrome finish automatically has good adhesion, test it for yourself! Below are some of the ways our customers tell us
they have tested their Spectra Chrome samples for adhesion:
The basecoat, metal spray, and topcoat layers; when applied together, demonstrate superior adhesion to virtually any
substrate. Adhesion is vital when offering this finish as a service to your customers. Don’t assume that a decorative
chrome finish automatically has good adhesion, test it for yourself! Below are some of the ways our customers tell us
they have tested their Spectra Chrome samples for adhesion:
Cross Cut Test:
This is probably the most common test in the industry and is very easy to
perform. It is excellent for evaluating the adhesion of multi-coat systems.
This test is classified as American Standard of Test and Measurements
(ASTM) D3359.
This is probably the most common test in the industry and is very easy to
perform. It is excellent for evaluating the adhesion of multi-coat systems.
This test is classified as American Standard of Test and Measurements
(ASTM) D3359.
Using a razor knife or blade, cut a
criss-cross pattern into the sample piece.
Be sure to cut through the 3-layer finish
into the substrate. Place pressure
sensitive tape over the cut pattern and
apply firm pressure. Pull the tape fast or
slow at any angle from the substrate. You
will witness perfect adhesion of all
squares and cut lines.
criss-cross pattern into the sample piece.
Be sure to cut through the 3-layer finish
into the substrate. Place pressure
sensitive tape over the cut pattern and
apply firm pressure. Pull the tape fast or
slow at any angle from the substrate. You
will witness perfect adhesion of all
squares and cut lines.
There are ASTM test procedures which utilize compressed air emitted from
expensive portable testers. These testers are calibrated to provide a
quantitative value for the forces emitted at the point of failure. You can
simply scratch the surface with a screwdriver while blowing the cut edge with
compressed air at full pressure from your compressor. People report using
extremely high pressure for this test and none of the finish is blown off past
the point of the induced scratch.
expensive portable testers. These testers are calibrated to provide a
quantitative value for the forces emitted at the point of failure. You can
simply scratch the surface with a screwdriver while blowing the cut edge with
compressed air at full pressure from your compressor. People report using
extremely high pressure for this test and none of the finish is blown off past
the point of the induced scratch.
Our customer described this test to us after receiving the DVD information
package and samples in the mail. When asked what he thought of the
samples, the customer replied; “They look great! And I’ve got to be honest, I
took your ceramic tile and smashed it with a hammer. It shattered into small
pieces, but I couldn’t get even one speck of the chrome finish to come off any
of the broken edges! That was sure impressive...”
package and samples in the mail. When asked what he thought of the
samples, the customer replied; “They look great! And I’ve got to be honest, I
took your ceramic tile and smashed it with a hammer. It shattered into small
pieces, but I couldn’t get even one speck of the chrome finish to come off any
of the broken edges! That was sure impressive...”
One of our customers described using a hammer and chisel to gouge into the
Spectra Chrome finish. We encourage the use of any or all of these
techniques in combination. We are confident that you won’t be disappointed
with the performance and adhesion of the Spectra Chrome finish when used
over any substrate.
Spectra Chrome finish. We encourage the use of any or all of these
techniques in combination. We are confident that you won’t be disappointed
with the performance and adhesion of the Spectra Chrome finish when used
over any substrate.
This test is not recommended; however, it did make one of our customers an
instant believer in the Spectra Chrome adhesion and durability!
instant believer in the Spectra Chrome adhesion and durability!
