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About ChromeFXAlsa is the sole U.S. patent holder for the ChromeFX™ process. Though MANY companies have tried to imitate our success, we continue to be the leader in chrome decoration with numerous technology enhancements which ensure that our system is the best available ANYWHERE. | |
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Alsa will soon be releasing a revolutionary new one component (1K) basecoat which can be baked in less than an hour (air dried in 8 hours). This is an Alsa worldwide exclusive! | |
Alsa’s ChromeFX™ application equipment is state-of-the-art. We’ve upgraded our popular system to include a fully polished diamond plate housing making wipe down and clean up a snap. Redesigned hose and air routings prevent entanglement while you spray. Larger rubber wheels allow you to move your machine effortlessly, even on a grated or uneven floor. |
You can be sure when you invest in Alsa’s ChromeFX™ technology that you’re receiving the best equipment, chemicals and training that money can buy. Don’t be fooled by cheap imitations which don’t stack up, feature-to-feature with ChromeFX™. Buy Alsa and get the best. |
Required Components
In order to use the ChromeFX™ System you will need:
- ChromeFX™ Application Equipment: required to apply the ChromeFX™ Coat.
- ChromeFX™ Coating Package: includes proprietary paints for all 3 layers.
- Traditional Spray Painting Equipment: required for applying the base & topcoats. (This equipment is available through any industrial paint supplier.)
A Closer Look
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Alsa's ChromeFX™ System comes standard with 4 large (20 liter) pressure vessels. |
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For total control over the chrome application there are seven easy to read check gauges giving you every opportunity to insure everything stays adjusted equally which is one of the most important aspects of this whole process. |
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All these features in a highly mobile stainless steel housing which translates into years of reliability and provide you with the most fail safe system available today. |
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Highlights
Profit Potential: ChromeFX™ is considerably less expensive than traditional chroming or metal plating. Yet products finished with ChromeFX™, still look & feel like they have been metal plated; and consequently, they secure the higher prices associated with real metallic paint finishes.
Ease of Use: ChromeFX™ is applied using spray guns just like paint. From small spray paint booths to large production lines, any one familiar with typical spray painting operations will find the ChromeFX™ system easy to install and use within their current finishing operations.
No Size Limitations: Since ChromeFX™ is sprayed on, there are no product size limitations typically encountered with chrome baths or vacuum chambers.
Applicable to Almost Any Substrate: Plastics, Polyurethane Foam, Metal, Wood, Metal, Fiberglass, Styrofoam, Glass, Gypsum, Ceramics, etc. The list of substrates that can work with ChromeFX™ is very broad.
Durability: ChromeFX™ is as durable as OEM Automotive Finishes.
Color & Finishing Options: In addition to the traditional chrome look, a wide range of metallic paint colors and finishing options are available. ChromeFX™ will produce the most accurate duplication of real gold, bronze or copper available in today's market. Special effects like Gun Metal & Antiquing are also easily achieved.
Environmentally Safe Alternative: ChromeFX™ is a water-based process with no toxic metals, making it far safer than the highly toxic processes of traditional chroming. Not only is it safer for the environment and employees, but clean up operations are also considerably less expensive.
ChromeFX Features
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- Alsa is the originator and SOLE patent holder of the ChromeFX™ system and its proprietary application process.
- Alsa provides complete and thorough training, absolutely FREE with every ChromeFX™ machine purchase.
- Alsa sells ChromeFX™ chemical packages in concentrated form giving you greater flexibility and overall control. Mix at a lighter ratio to allow for a slower reaction giving you a longer time to rinse without "burning" the surface. Or, mix at a "heavier" concentration to chrome larger surfaces with ease. Alsa will support you with ongoing training, an absolute must to chrome larger, more intricate parts with complex surface geometries.
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We don't rely on any gadgets or gizmos, our dual-tip gun is constructed of only the highest quality pieces and its machined one piece housing insures you'll be "chroming" with precise atomization for years to come. Alsa is the authorized distributor of the Pilot Dual Head Chrome Gun. Accept no imitations as the Walther Pilot gun provides the most accurate delivery possible. |
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It is the only viable alternative to traditional chroming available on the market. Yet, unlike traditional chroming operations, ChromeFX™ is low cost, simple to apply and environmentally safe; so any size company can easily incorporate it into their manufacturing operations.
Finally companies have the option to expand their product line to include real metallic paint finishes without the hassles, costs and concerns of traditional metal plating and chroming.
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Alsa Training Opportunities
Training: The one thing that really sets us apart is ALSA provides extensive training FREE OF CHARGE at our facility where you will have every opportunity to learn all of the tips and techniques necessary to ensure you get the most out of your ChromeFX™ machine.
Utilizing our state-of-the-art facilities in Los Angeles, CA, we offer free training to any company who has purchased one of our ChromeFX™ systems.
We will demonstrate how to apply ChromeFX™ to a variety of product surfaces and all of the design options that can be achieved using our system.
You will learn how to:
- Produce the maximum quality possible
- Insure that those quality results are produced consistently, every time you use ChromeFX™
- Minimize waste
- Understand how each chemical component reacts to one another
- Prepare and handle your products while applying ChromeFX™ to insure quality & safety
- Use and maintain all spray equipment
Training at our Los Angeles facility can offer your company many benefits; However, it is by no means required in order to successfully implement and use our ChromeFX™ system. We maintain an experienced staff of experts who are available to train and assist you via phone and email, whenever you should require it. We are committed to helping our customers in any manner that we can. We know that the way to develop a strong, long-term relationship with our customers is to work with them to insure that they produce the best looking products possible.
Product Showcase
Click on the thumbnails below to take a look at our ChromeFX gallery.
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How to Purchase ChromeFX
To order the ChromeFX™ System on line simply add the unit to your cart along with your choice of Coating Packages listed below.
Or feel free to place your order by emailing us: Email: info@alsacorp.com | Telephone: (323) 581-5200 (M-F 9-5 / PST)
ChromeFX System
With each ChromeFX™ System we include Coating Package 1 (500 square feet of materials) for you to learn without having to waste your materials packages. Regardless of what others may say this process has a rather steep learning curve and Alsa is sensitive to this which is why we provide this materials bonus to you. |
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Application Equipment
Our Equipment Packages contain the special guns required for the chrome application as well as all other hardware materials you will need to apply the ChromeFX™ Intermediate Coating. The ChromeFX™ System has been developed to make it as simple as possible to get your spray chroming operations up & running quickly and efficiently.
ChromeFX Coating Packages
Each ChromeFX™ Coatings Package consists of all materials needed to coat its specified square footage with a Basecoat, ChromeFX™ Intermediate Coat, and a Topcoat.
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*Quotes on larger quantities are available on request
**All are concentrates to extend shelf life and lower shipping costs.
Estimated Cost of Application
While the hardware costs are fixed, the application costs will vary depending on the type of substrate, the shape of the part being coated and the volume of coatings purchased.
We estimate the cost of application to run anywhere from $1.83 - $3.00 per square foot for materials, not including waste or labor.
* Please contact us for information on installing ChromeFX™ spray systems into industrial production-lines.
** These application equipment packages are required for the ChromeFX™ Intermediate Coating step of the process. Traditional spray painting equipment, available through any industrial paint supplier, should be used for the Basecoat & Topcoat steps.
Troubleshooting
As in any industrial finishing process, problems are sometimes encountered with respect to the appearance of the finished product. It is therefore important to know where to look in order to correct any problems that occur.
An effective first step in determining which step of the process is causing the problem is to apply the ChromeFX™ Intermediate Coat to a clean piece of glass, which has not been base coated. If the glass is metallized without any problems, you can then narrow the problem down to the Basecoat or Topcoat.
Please remember that when trying to isolate the problem, the source could lie either with the chemicals or the technique.
If you are still experiencing problems, after testing the ChromeFX™ Intermediate Coat on a piece of glass and looking through this troubleshooting guide, please do not hesitate to contact us for further technical assistance.
Problem: The ChromeFX™ Intermediate Coat deposit comes out blue or cloudy
Cause / Solution:
- The base coat may not be dry enough.
- The Activator may be too old and therefore should be changed.
- The de-ionized or distilled water has gone bad and therefore should be replaced.
- The calibration of the gun has been changed so that too much or too little is being sprayed; both amounts must be spraying equally & simultaneously.
Problem: The product surface will not accept the Basecoat
Cause / Solution:
- Improperly mixed Basecoat:
- Always mix your basecoat at a ratio of 80/20 basecoat/hardener.
- Contamination of the product surface
- Clean the product surface prior to basecoating with a streak free cleaner.
- Apply a light, even first coat, let flash, then apply a steady even heavier coat. This can be repeated until you achieve an even sheen.
Problem: Can not achieve an even sheen when applying the activator
Cause / Solution:
- The product surface was not properly cured.
- Let the basecoated surface cure for 24 hours (or force dry) in a contaminant/dust free area before applying the activator.
Problem: There is a hazy or smoky look to the chrome before applying Topcoat
Cause / Solution:
- The Activator was not thoroughly rinsed off.
- Rinse with distilled water taking care to hit every recessed area that may hold activator.
- Always try to rinse the object from top to bottom to insure a proper sheeting action.
- Take care to avoid splashing of this rinse back onto already cleaned areas. As this will cause small brown (burnt looking) spots to appear in the chrome coat.
- Try to maintain a temperature during chrome stage of roughly 70 degrees to prevent a humidity build up when you apply the cool water to the surface.
- The de-ionized or distilled water may have gone bad and should be replace.
- If a fogginess remains even after blowing the surface dry, place the object in a drying oven for a short period of time to remove the moisture from the surface.
- Make sure your gun has been set up properly so that the A/AB and B solutions are being applied at the same rate.
Problem: Product surface accepted Basecoat and Intermediate Chrome Coat without issue, but appearance problems occurred after applying clear Topcoat
Cause / Solution:
- Make sure to use the ratio indicated on your Topcoat container. Too much Topcoat will make it too thick to properly flow from the gun causing heavy deposits on the surface (orange peel). Too much hardener will cause the Topcoat to try to set up before it can flow out smooth. Leaving you with a far less durable finish.
- Set your air pressure to no greater than 60 psi.
- Keep your gun 6-8 inches above the surface and apply in a smooth steady fashion, making sure to keep your gun the same distance from the surface.
- Allow pieces to cure according to the following:
- Basecoat: air dry (24-48 hrs.) / force dry (1 hour @130 degrees)
- Intermediate Coat: air dry (1 hr.) / force dry (10 min. @130 degrees)
- Topcoat: air dry (12 hrs.) / force dry (1 hour. @ 130 degrees)
The temperatures listed above are for plastics. Aluminum, Glass & Ceramics can withstand higher temperatures. For best results products should be force dried, then left overnight to air dry. High speed, continuous line operations do not need to let the products air dry overnight.
If this Troubleshooting Guide has not solved your problem or you need further support, please feel free to contact us.
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Legal Information
ChromeFX™
ChromeFX™ IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE ALSA CORPORATION, FULLY PROTECTED UNDER UNITED STATES FEDERAL TRADEMARK LAWS. ANY ATTEMPT TO USE THE ChromeFX™ NAME IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT THE EXPRESS, WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE ALSA CORPORATION IS ILLEGAL. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED.
ChromeFX™ Patent
ALL PARTIES ARE HEREBY PLACED ON NOTICE THAT THE ALSA CORPORATION IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE HOLDER OF RIGHTS TO THE PAINT/COATING KNOWN AS ChromeFX™. ChromeFX™ IS SUBJECT OF A PATENT OWNED BY THE ALSA CORPORATION. ANY EFFORT TO COPY OR OTHERWISE MARKET, DISTRIBUTE OR SELL AN IMITATION OF ChromeFX™ WILL BE TREATED AS AN INFRINGEMENT OF ALSA'S PATENT RIGHTS. INFRINGEMENT CASES ARE GOVERNED BY FEDERAL LAW OVER WHICH THE FEDERAL COURTS HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION. WHOEVER ACTIVELY INDUCES INFRINGEMENT OF A PATENT SHALL BE LIABLE AS AN INFRINGER. PURCHASING PRODUCT WHICH INFRINGES PATENT RIGHTS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LIABILITY. THIS MAY INCLUDE INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ALONG WITH MONETARY DAMAGES, PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND ATTORNEYS FEES.
PURCHASING ChromeFX™ FROM ANY UNAUTHORIZED SOURCE MAY SUBJECT YOU AS A BUYER TO LIABILITY AS ACTIVELY INDUCING INFRINGEMENT.
THE ALSA CORPORATION IS DILIGENTLY AND AGGRESSIVELY PROTECTING ALL OF ITS RIGHTS, PATENT AND OTHERWISE.