Item # 12451ZA-12452ZA BRAND: Eastwood

Eastwood Liquid Chrome and Black Base Coat

Brand: Eastwood
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SKU
12451ZA-12452ZA
Grouped product items
Eastwood Liquid Chrome
Item # 12451ZA
In Stock
$88.99
Eastwood Liquid Chrome Clear
Item # 12452ZA
In Stock
$23.99
Eastwood 3:1 Boulevard Black - Single Stage - 24oz
Item # 52428ZP
In Stock
$60.99
Eastwood 3:1 Single Stage Urethane Activator Medium 70-80 Degrees F - 8oz
Item # 52427Z
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$30.99

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Spray-on an easy finish that closely matches genuine chrome
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Description

Spray-on an easy, shiny, chrome finish that closely matches genuine chrome.

  • Spray on the Basecoat Black Urethane and Activator
  • Follow by spraying a light layer of Liquid Chrome
  • Finish with a coating of Liquid Chrome Clear to make it shine
  • 8 Ounces of Chrome and Chrome Clear covers approximately 10-15 SQ FT

All of the selected products have the formulations you need to create a bright finish that closely resembles OEM chrome...at significant savings over individual prices.

What's Included
Contents of each product

12451Z Liquid Chrome contains 8 ounces
12452Z Liquid Chrome Clear contains 8 ounces
52428ZP Boulevard Black Basecoat 24 ounces
52427Z 3:1 Urethane Activator for basecoat 8 ounces
Instructions & Guides

STEP 1: Eastwood Liquid Chrome Paint must be applied over a smooth glossy black surface like our Eastwood Boulevard Black Single Stage Urethane paint.  After the base black layer has fully cured to the manufacture’s guidelines, color sand and buff to a smooth glass like finish.  Move on to step 2.


STEP 2: Wipe area to be coated with Eastwood PRE Painting Prep to remove any residual grease, wax or oil residue.  Next, wash the painted part with hot detergent and water solution. (A solution of Dawn or Palmolive dishwashing detergent and water works well.) Exercise care to avoid scratching surface. For best results surface must remain scratch free and as smooth as glass.


STEP 3: Stir Eastwood Liquid Chrome well and pour into a spray gun or airbrush cup. NOTE: No additional thinning is necessary or desired.


Apply coating with a HVLP detail gun with 0.8 - 1.0 mm nozzle or airbrush with #5 tip. Adjust gun for very light material flow (about 1/2 to 3/4 turn open from the fully closed position). Adjust fan and pressure to produce an even very light mist fan about 2 inches wide.


Apply 3 or 4 very light coats, allowing 15 - 20 minutes between coats. Stop as soon as you achieve full opacity. Allow coating to dry for 15 -20 minutes after last coat is applied. NOTE: Heavy coats or additional coats will produce a duller finish.  Full reflectivity will not be revealed until the end of step 4.


STEP 4: When the coating is tack free, GENTLY wipe the surface with a high-quality, absolutely clean, dry, microfiber cloth or 100 percent cotton towel or shirt. Do not use any hand pressure. Just let the weight of the cloth pick up any leftover dry spray. This will slightly brighten the surface and improve reflectivity in the final product.


STEP 5: Allow the coating to dry an additional 12-24 hours. Stir and apply 1 medium coat of Eastwood Liquid Chrome Clear (12452Z). NOTE: No additional thinning is necessary or desired. The application of this clear will slightly decrease reflectivity by 5-15 percent, but it will prevent the coating from smudging and can be left as is or top coated with most two-part urethane automotive coatings for an even more durable finish.

Safety Information
Use in a well-ventilated area.

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Apply using your airbrush with #5 tip or jamb/touch-up gun. On any metal surface, apply the Basecoat Black first. Then spray a light layer of Liquid Chrome, followed by a layer of Liquid Chrome Clear.
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Can this product withstand heat such as headers.

Asked by: Steve
No, It is not designed to be used with high heat applications over 225 degrees F.
Answered by: Wil Tech Support
Date published: 2025-05-08

How long should i wait for the base coat to cure before spraying Liquid Chrome ?

Asked by: Raymond
From the instruction manual: Eastwood Liquid Chrome Paint is a unique fi nish that produces a highly refl ective fi nish very close to chrome. Please read and understand instructions fully before use! This unique coating is not applied like other paints. For best results this coating must be lightly misted on at 50% or less humidity at 70-95°F. 1. For the most dramatic Chrome effect. Eastwood Liquid Chrome Paint must be applied over a smooth glossy black surface that’s been top coated with (50251ZP) Eastwood European ClearCoat Urethane catalyzed with (50252ZP) Activator. Can also be applied over most other urethane clear coatings. (Not compatible over PPG or House Of Kolor coatings). Color sand and buff to a glass smooth fi nish, following the urethane clear manufacturer’s guidelines, and allow base to cure for 5-10 days at 70-95°F before going to step 2. 2. Wipe area to be coated with denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner/solvent to remove any residual grease, wax or oil residue. Next, wash the gloss urethane with hot detergent and water solution. (A solution of Dawn® or Palmolive® dishwashing detergent and water works well.) Exercise care to avoid scratching surface. For best results surface must remain scratch free and as smooth as glass. 3. Stir and pour Eastwood Liquid Chrome into spraygun or airbrush cup. NOTE: No additional thinning is necessary. Apply coating with a HVLP detail gun with 0.8 – 1.0mm nozzle or airbrush with .5mm tip. Adjust gun for very light material fl ow (about 1/2 to 3/4 turn open from the fully closed position). Adjust fan and pressure to produce an even very light mist fan about 2” wide. Apply 3 - 4 very light coats allowing 15 - 20 minutes between coats. Stop as soon as you achieve full opacity. Heavy coats or additional coats will produce a duller fi nish. Allow coating to dry for 15 minutes. NOTE: Full refl ectivity will not be revealed until the end of step #4. 4. GENTLY wipe the surface with a high quality absolutely clean dry micro fi ber cloth or 100% cotton towel. Do Not Use Any Hand Pressure. Just let the weight of the cloth pick up any dry spray. This will slightly brighten the surface and improve refl ectivity. 5. Allow the coating to dry an additional 12-24 hours. Stir and apply 1 medium coat of Eastwood Liquid Chrome Clear (12452Z). NOTE: No additional thinning is necessary. The application of this clear will decrease refl ectivity by 5-15%, but it will prevent the coating from smudging and can be left as is or top coated with most 2 part urethane automotive coatings for an even more durable fi nish. (Not compatible with PPG or House of Kolor coatings). 6. Buff urethane clear to a smooth perfectly fl at fi nish. (Refer to urethane clear color sanding and buffi ng instructions.)
Answered by: Wil Tech Support
Date published: 2025-04-30

will it do 4 rims inside and out

Asked by: mike

Can tinted clears be used to produce red or blue chrome?

Asked by: Forj

Is this only for metal surfaces? Can it be used on plastic surfaces?

Asked by: imnextok

Can this product be used on plastic such as dash bezels? If not, does Eastwood have a product that will?

Asked by: Patrick

How long do u need to wait after using the chrome clear to use a two part urethane automotive clear over the top?

Asked by: Mastersprayer
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Eastwood Liquid Chrome and Black Base Coat

Starting at$204.96

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