Chrome paint under clear plastic

I neet to put both chrome and black paint on the backside of a clear plastic part. The parts to be painted chrome are recessed, so it's easy to paint them first, then spray the rest of the backside with black.

I tried using my chrome enamel from Tamiya, but after it cured, it looked like a dull metallic grey through the plastic.

My next shot will be Alclad II.

Does anyone have pictures of Alclad sprayed on the backside of clear plastic? Does it retain its chrome reflectiveness?

The closest example I could find in the forum was Veyron's Exiv road car, but that was rather artfully done for a different effect...

Thanks, guys... :)

I tried spraying Alcald II Chrome on the inside of a rally car window once to see if it would work replicating the reflective windows used on some hot events. The shine was very good, too opaque for the effect I was after but may be more like you're looking for. Hang on a tick and I'll get a picture.

There you go. The chrome is slightly transparent and rubs off easily. I suspect a coat of black enamel would help with both those issues.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/50846Dscf2347.jpg

It should look pretty good, just spray it lightly and back it up w/black. I did the same window trick on a Celica, and backed the chrome fade tint with Testors smoke, this didn't hurt the chrome effect and it made the chrome permanent.

GRRRRRR....A/F went Lewinsky yet again while I was trying to post...what type of part are you trying to detail w/chrome? Bare Metal Foil might work as well.

how about bare metal foil ? (black chrome or something)

Alclad 2 chrome for lexan should working for you. It is designed for RC car body.

Alclad 2 chrome for lexan should working for you. It is designed for RC car body.

You'd probably have to back it with black still.

You'd probably have to back it with black still.

No, you don't have to back the one for R/C bodies with black, you spray the inside of the body with just the chrome Alclad.

Thanks guys! I knew you'd have answers for me! :D