Getting Started!

• When handling the product, use latex gloves to avoid stains on the skin and protective Glasses.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store the product in a cool, dry and dark place.
• Before starting the project, we suggest practicing the processes and use of the flambeator on glass objects.
• Check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information.

Let's start:

If you want to achieve a high-quality mirror effect, the object you are working on must be as shiny and smooth as possible. If it meets these conditions, the desired mirror effect will be optimal.

 The initial brightness of the object will be directly proportional to the final mirror that we obtain

As mentioned before, our object needs to be as shiny as possible.

Some materials will need a shiny base, while others won’t because they already have their own shine.

Here are some examples:

DO NOT NEED A BASE: Glazed ceramics, glass, new and shiny acrylics, or plastics.

NEED A BASE: Opaque plastic, metal, wood, plaster, leather, cardboard, others.

There is a wide range of products on the market that can be used to give your object a shiny base. In all cases, it should be a solvent-based product, not water-based

Here are some examples:

• Polyurethane varnish or lacquer
• Acrylic varnish
• Epoxy resins

Step 1: Preparation  

If your object needs a shiny base, apply one of the options mentioned above and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and drying.

Remember: very shiny and smooth.

If your object does not need a varnish base, clean it well to remove any stains and grease.

 Everything ready, we have our object clean, dry, and very shiny. Let’s go!

Step 2: Torching  

Using a butane gas torch (like a kitchen torch), pass the blue flame over the entire object with constant, uniform passes and rhythm to avoid burning the base.

You will see that passing the flame over the object creates a kind of vapor mist that will be essential for the next step.

Wait 5 minutes for the object to cool, then start applying the OSC Metallizer.

 It is recommended to practice metallization with Oh So Chrome! on glass objects with the torch to practice its use. work in open spaces, away from children and flammable products.

 With the butane gas flamber to practice the use. Work in open places, away from children and flammable products.

Step 3: Application  

Using a soft brush, dip it into OSC and make gentle, even strokes over the piece until the entire surface is damp and smooth, without visible brush lines or excess product to avoid white spots later. Let dry for 90 minutes at room temperature.

 Another method of application is bath the object with OSC (place a container underneath to collect the liquid).

 Oh So Chrome! metallizer is translucent, so you should monitor where you paint it.

 To preserve the brush used with OSC, clean it with a cloth moistened with water. Always use the same brush for the metallizer; do not mix it with other products as it may affect OSC performance.

Step 4: The Magic  

Using the torch again, pass the blue flame evenly over the entire piece with constant movements, allowing the blue flame to touch the object without burning it.

You’ll notice that the base begins to turn brown and then magically becomes chrome.

 SUPER TIP: Practicing this step is very important. The distance between the object and the flame is crucial to ensure that the activation of OSC metallizer is even. The torch movement should be constant and rhythmic to activate the metallizer without burning the base.

1. Practice the distance of the object: Allow the flame to touch the metallizer without burning it.
2. Practice the rhythm of the flame: Look for consistency.
3. Practice patience: Avoid passing over the same spot multiple times; let the piece cool and pass the flame again until you achieve the chrome effect.

If you’ve torched the entire piece and there are still areas without chrome, DON’T WORRY. Let the piece cool and repeat the torching process on those areas without a mirror effect.

If you’re unsatisfied with the result, use water, detergent, and a sponge to remove the metallization and start again.

Step 5: Protection  

Once the object is metalized with OSC, use the same base to protect the metallization on your project.

If you didn’t use a base because the object is shiny ceramic, glass, or acrylic, you should use one in this step to protect the metallization you achieved.

Remember, this is a mirror-effect metallizer designed for indoor use; if exposed to sunlight continuously, it will gradually lose its tone.

Any technical query for the application processes, do not hesitate to write to us at [email protected] or by WhatsApp at +1 (302) 440 2242

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