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This is a very "shining" example of Tyco's best, a chromed Shell Tanker car. It just GLEAMS. I think most of the cars in this group I got as a box lot from a guy were hardly, if ever, played with. Pretty nice examples I've found. Some of the boxes are unmarked/stamped, was that normal? Anyway, here's my polished tanker -
I could chose from so many, but I liked this one best today.
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Posted - November 14 2010 : 08:35:19 AM
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keeping with the chrome silver streak caboose ken
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Posted - November 14 2010 : 7:21:51 PM
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Shining examples of Tyco Chrome. 
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Posted - November 14 2010 : 8:09:34 PM
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Not quite as shiny, and needs a little work:
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Posted - November 14 2010 : 9:47:58 PM
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I have all the chrome Tankers mint - Here is the Texaco Tanker
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Posted - November 14 2010 : 9:48:34 PM
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Closest to chrome I got fellas...
Atomic Energy Commission helium car from AHM...
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Posted - November 15 2010 : 09:54:18 AM
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B77 & AMC I jealous of those cars you have 
But how would you go about making the dull chrome shinier? 
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Posted - November 15 2010 : 7:35:40 PM
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quote:B77 & AMC I jealous of those cars you have
But how would you go about making the dull chrome shinier?
Originally posted by microbusss - November 15 2010 : 09:54:18 AM
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Since the chrome is more of a paint than actual plating, once it's dulled, you can't really polish it back to brilliance. It's just either oxidized or thinned out. Only thing to do is to re-plate the car with the chrome finish. Just no hope for it at that point of aging.
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Posted - November 15 2010 : 9:36:46 PM
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Yeah, it's a shame that the chrome finish can't be re-touched. At least I haven't found a good way to do it!
No Sunoco chrome, yet? Who's gonna' put that one up?
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Posted - November 16 2010 : 8:49:33 PM
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| I agree there's no way to fix the chrome. The best bet is to find them in unopened boxes.
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Posted - November 16 2010 : 9:30:44 PM
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Chromed plastic can be replated. Auto restorers do it all the time. It's just a matter of what it's worth to you and how much liquid funds you have; it may not be able to be done economically.
Apparently some folks that do plating at home have managed to chrome plastic as well by first coating it with copper conductive paint.
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Posted - November 16 2010 : 10:37:29 PM
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| But I think the issue here is that by replating you would destroy all the other painted logos and such, thus making it a completely different item.
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Posted - November 18 2010 : 7:38:10 PM
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Now I feel better - we have the whole set of chrome tankers represented:
No, I don't have OCD... Well, maybe a little. At least I'm not counting rivets, yet.
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Posted - November 18 2010 : 7:41:15 PM
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well think I'll break the chrome thread & show my WP boxcar Which I think is a Athern
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Posted - November 18 2010 : 7:49:06 PM
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Hey 'bus, the way the finish is worn off, it looks 100% realistic. All the right patterns for daily use...
Add in natural lighting with "bin-cam" and it's spot on! No weathering req'd.
I like it, a lot!
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Posted - November 18 2010 : 8:00:08 PM
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& you didn't notice the REAL springs on the trucks?
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Posted - November 18 2010 : 10:43:28 PM
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WOAHHHHHH! Look at all the shiny cars! Hey MB, what's that dark thing you posted? Jokez.
Here's the closest I have to Tyco chrome (it's not close at all).
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Posted - November 19 2010 : 12:33:52 AM
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Dupli-Color makes a pretty good chrome substitute for really small parts.
Granted- it isn't as good as others... but the price is right.
If y'all are serious about re-chroming... I've heard this is the best stuff from countless modelers. It is pricey though.
http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirrachrome.htm
And it comes in a can kit too...
http://www.alsacorp.com/killercans.htm
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