I want to chrome my entire car. First is it possible? Second is it legal? Third where can I find someone that can do it and at what cost? Yes it won't be full chrome considerig there are plastic parts but I need as close as possible. Yes the glare in the afternoon will lead to accidents on the road but what if I do a 40 percent gradient chrome?

 

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708_2.htm

Sun Screening Devices: Requirements
26708.2. Sun screening devices permitted by paragraph (10) of subdivision (b) of Section 26708 shall meet the following requirements:

(a) The devices shall be held in place by means allowing ready removal from the window area, such as a frame, a rigid material with temporary fasteners, or a flexible roller shade.

(b) Devices utilizing transparent material shall be green, gray, or a neutral smoke in color and shall have a luminous transmittance of not less than 35 percent.

(c) Devices utilizing nontransparent louvers or other alternating patterns of opaque and open sections shall have an essentially uniform pattern over the entire surface, except for framing and supports. At least 35 percent of the device area shall be open and no individual louver or opaque section shall have a projected vertical dimension exceeding 3/16 inch.

(d) The devices shall not have a reflective quality exceeding 35 percent on either the inner or outer surface.

Added Ch. 74, Stats. 1984. Effective January 1, 1985.

 

I was thinking about this a while ago. I see more cars getting this custom paint, which would be your best option. You would not want to actually chrome plate your car unless you want to add alot of weight.

http://www.freecarkits.com/chromenissanskyline.htm

This stuff looks great but not sure if it as practical for a car, even though they have done some cars. Its applying layer of metal so they say there is a chance it can conduct electricity. Im loving the blue chrome
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/chr...omefx_show.htm


http://www.kustomrides.com/kustom/chrome-paints/

 

thanks for the links. very nice.

 

The section you are quoting here is in regards to SUN SCREENING DEVICES, not paint. This section has no bearing on paint. I would have to do some research, but as far as I know, chroming your car would be legal.

 

Ok, so I found this section. It's actually in the section regarding lighting, but like I always say, it's all about reading comprehension. That's the judges job.

25500. (a) Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on any
vehicle, provided: the color red is not displayed on the front;
designs do not tend to distort the length or width of the vehicle;
and designs do not resemble official traffic control devices, except
that alternate striping resembling a barricade pattern may be used.
No vehicle shall be equipped with area reflectorizing material
contrary to these provisions.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to license
plate stickers or tabs affixed to license plates as authorized by the
Department of Motor Vehicles.

If the chrome is blinding everyone on the road then this section would apply in my opinion:

24002. (a) It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or combination of
vehicles which is in an unsafe condition, or which is not safely
loaded, and which presents an immediate safety hazard.
(b) It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or combination of
vehicles which is not equipped as provided in this code.

 

I checked into the chrome paint, you are looking at well over $10K just for the paint. The "application system" alone is $8500

 

o man. that's a lot of cash. but i'm actually considering it. my car is red, what i really want to do is a chrome candy red, (no mica flakes) just like my rear light cluster. i like the mirror sheen. then the whole car whole glisten at night too.

 

just do chrome vinyl unless you got deep pockets- chrome painting is possible

 

Chrome base with a red candy cleare coat..... Wow!

 

Why do you want to chrome your car?

 

because he doesn't want to mod his car.. he's keeping it stock.

 

hehehehe. yes. i want to keep it stock. i figure it was almost perfect the way it was designed, the only change would be a paint job of my choosing. the interior is another story (gee god they were alseep when they did the dash).

 

DOOOOOOO IT
www.chromem3.com