Chroming the 1955 Mercury dash for $40 - (Universal Method)

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  • Today we're going to chrome the dash for the 1955 Mercury for $40. This method is universal and can be applied to bumpers, drip rail moldings, interior or exterior panels, and whatever else you desire. Vote for Jolene here: miss.jetsetmag... 🔥
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Комментарии • 956

  • @Darrin_Wyatt
    @Darrin_Wyatt 2 года назад +15

    I have never even looked at that chrome because I thought it was just for door edges and stuff like that. My mind is blown, you guys are both amazing people, wish nothing but the best for you both

    • @upyourass.101
      @upyourass.101 2 года назад +1

      That dash is absolutely gorgeous !!! I am so inspired by your videos, please keep more videos coming .

  • @blairmorais
    @blairmorais 2 года назад +6

    The paint, the chrome the total design is amazing! Creativity is in your blood! Another enjoyable time spent watching your RUclips Channel!
    Congrats Jolene and all the voters for getting back to 1st place in the Miss Jet Set standings!
    Don't forget to vote everyone!!

  • @mark110101
    @mark110101 2 года назад +11

    Another creative idea, looks stunning and is a real throw back to the 50's era, can't wait for the side pieces to be added and painted/chromed. Great work as always BOTH of you

  • @BadChad
    @BadChad  2 года назад +1

    VOTE HERE: miss.jetsetmag.com/2022/jolene-macintyre

  • @leekingsland9292
    @leekingsland9292 2 года назад +14

    The colour’s on the dash look great I can’t wait to see the car painted it’s going to look amazing. I hope jolene is feeling better today you can’t keep a good woman down well done jolene and look after her Chad ❤️👍

  • @bobfendrick7819
    @bobfendrick7819 2 года назад +1

    The color of the cluster is perfect ! Ties everything together . So cool . The eye on the budget is how i was raised . Thank you Both & Fina too .

  • @classicwheelsunited
    @classicwheelsunited 2 года назад +4

    Nice how its comming together. That dash already looks like a masterpiece of Chad! Cant wait to see when its done.

  • @randallbarfield821
    @randallbarfield821 2 года назад +1

    I used this on the outside of my new Yorker and it worked well as long as long as i I sealed the edges with clear finger nail polish to keep moister from getting into it

  • @tonymosca6591
    @tonymosca6591 2 года назад +3

    Amazing the look Chad gets using inexpensive materials and some good know how!

  • @dawparra4832
    @dawparra4832 2 года назад +1

    the dash chroming turned out beautifull love it cant wait till the car is done ,color choice is great

  • @jimcoplan9502
    @jimcoplan9502 2 года назад +3

    Chad did a great job with the dash yesterday. jolene was able to do a very excellent video of the untaping process. Keep on with it. Joene i hope your back is getting better.

  • @ungarlinski7965
    @ungarlinski7965 2 года назад +2

    "Anybody can be creative. All you have to do is use your own brain." Great quote.

  • @davidelack8809
    @davidelack8809 2 года назад +3

    looking forward to another outstanding installment of the Chad and Jolene show!

  • @markscarbrough7015
    @markscarbrough7015 2 года назад +2

    For over a year and a half 2 o'clock in the afternoon has been my time with Chad and Jolene it's been a great run and hopefully it will keep going, He never ceases to amaze me

  • @kentmckean6795
    @kentmckean6795 2 года назад +8

    I have to say no to the plastic chromeish strips. Sorry, just me saying.

    • @chrisr4815
      @chrisr4815 Год назад

      No one asked for your opinion.

  • @joetallon4968
    @joetallon4968 2 года назад

    It’s funny, when I was around 12 in 1969. I had a cousin that lived in Buffalo NY and he loved as he called them “hot rods”. Listening to you talk reminds me of how he sounded with the accent. I know he would have loved your channel! But unfortunately he passed in the late 70’s after an accident in a 6 wheel amphibian at 32 years of age. The reminder is sad, but happy at the same time. Thank you!

  • @johnpatterson2984
    @johnpatterson2984 2 года назад +3

    Really wonderful! I am curious how well the chrome trim holds up to heat. Just love your work Chad!

    • @guitarnoise
      @guitarnoise 2 года назад +1

      I put this chrome tape on the grille of my '77 Shorty Dodge Van almost a year ago. Still looks great.

  • @darylmorgan9887
    @darylmorgan9887 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely amazing how something so cheap can make something look like a million dollars. Well done Chad. Voting time for Jolene now. Cheers everyone

  • @davemurray8825
    @davemurray8825 2 года назад

    you're an artist!!! Teaching other on "who to" is a gift

  • @paulg7031
    @paulg7031 2 года назад

    I have been using chrome strips for many years. Saved money and it comes out better then factory. Good show Chad 👍

  • @joerussell5241
    @joerussell5241 2 года назад

    You know, not everyone needs to agree all of the time. That's what makes this world interesting. Sometimes I don't agree with the styling you do, we're different in some ways. BUT MAN THAT DASHBOARD IS AMAZING! And that Buddy, is why I watch your channel. Carry on.

  • @leopoldocuevas319
    @leopoldocuevas319 2 года назад

    most reasonable products+ talent, and crreativity... priceless, great job chad.

  • @KevinJStoll
    @KevinJStoll 2 года назад

    Here is what we did in the van conversion industry for moldings. We made a wood box 2'x2'x2' with a lid hinged. Then we put a 60 watt bulb set up on the inside of the lid, centered. We would then put the molding in the box. Turn on the light and leave the molding in the box for 30 to 45 min. This will make the molding pliable to go around corners and odd or different shapes. Then when the molding cooled. It would keep it's shape. Plus it helps with activating the adhesive to help stick better. Hope this might help you out on applying molding to what ever. Peace and love......

  • @jimw.4205
    @jimw.4205 2 года назад

    Chad, try cutting your air bag tubing with a single-sided razor blade at a perfect 90 degree angle using a clean metal backing to guarantee a nice clean trouble-free connection ... also, always blow out the brass fittings before using them to make sure they are perfectly free of any "junk" particles ! ... Another "A+" for all your videos ... You two are the very bestest !!!

  • @hharvo
    @hharvo 2 года назад

    There are millions of videos that tell how to do stuff. You showing us technique in real time explaining what you are doing and why is top notch. Thanks. It is said, "behind every good man is a good woman", in this case I say Joleen is standing right next to you, not behind.

  • @randyrhine9896
    @randyrhine9896 2 года назад

    Very creative and a smart way of adding the BLING back to this beautiful piece!

  • @pentastarpride
    @pentastarpride 2 года назад

    You continue to break the sides of "the box".... thank you Sir! Love it !!

  • @marktelin7259
    @marktelin7259 2 года назад +1

    That dash looks amazing. I have used that chrome for years.
    It's your car to do what pleases you.

  • @KoalityofLife
    @KoalityofLife 2 года назад

    Never was a big fan of chrome but you have made a custom look using the chrome tape, I can dig that. :)

  • @damageincorporatedmetal43v73
    @damageincorporatedmetal43v73 2 года назад

    Brad, you're so very right. You don't give your ball cap to a collector give it to someone that is going to wear it. At my old shop, we would products like this. Just because of the cost of sending something out to get it re-chromed, and the wait time. We couldn't meet their budget or the time they wanted it back by. 🤔

  • @matthewfocke5360
    @matthewfocke5360 2 года назад +1

    The Dash-pod is quite stunning. It is finely crafted. Creativity is your specialty. It's an area you are gifted in. Both you and Jolene are quite talented in your video and car production. Thanks so much for your hard work, time and dedication! A fantastic video adventure.

  • @galenbritt2094
    @galenbritt2094 2 года назад

    With those colors and that crome it really has that fifties fill and look. Looks amazing

  • @vettemaniac2237
    @vettemaniac2237 2 года назад

    "Chroming" without the absurd cost and nasty chemicals. That's a win-win!!! Looks terrific.

  • @xstocker3407
    @xstocker3407 2 года назад

    You have amazing vision and are truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your talents!

  • @brettshields6283
    @brettshields6283 2 года назад

    I love what you are doing with the dash, stunning..and suits the car body!

  • @williamdenny891
    @williamdenny891 2 года назад

    What you're doing besides creating beautiful rolling art, is demonstrating to people that if they want to they can do the same. You very inspiring 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @HOTHUDSON54
    @HOTHUDSON54 2 года назад

    Enjoyed your creativity and showing an alternative method of placing a chrome accent to your vehicle.

  • @larrycrandell7493
    @larrycrandell7493 2 года назад

    thanks for brining us along for this great build... Love to watch the way you work

  • @paultrombatore3587
    @paultrombatore3587 2 года назад

    Looks great, I recommend using 3m 94 primer it comes in a nail polish style bottle we use it on motorcycles to help with vibration and heat..another awesome video

  • @TheDan2973
    @TheDan2973 2 года назад

    The colors look amazing together.

  • @c.d.england8217
    @c.d.england8217 2 года назад +1

    That's a cool looking dash to look at cruising down the road 👍👍

  • @johnnyb7825
    @johnnyb7825 2 года назад

    I first used that chrome about 20 years ago! And I took it one step further! I used Blue-Red-Purple-green-&-gold anodized spray paint! Over the chrome in ginger light coats! Then I striped out my Harley gas tank.

  • @markdutka3774
    @markdutka3774 2 года назад +1

    The chrome tape looks great, I've Been using it for years to add to and dress up striping packages as a 3M Trim-Line distributor there were 150 distributors across Canada up until 1992 when 3M withdraw the name from use and we became independents. Thanks Mark Dutka Oakville Ontario Canada

  • @weswhitlinger1706
    @weswhitlinger1706 Год назад

    Looks awesome. I have used this "Flex Chrome" before and I love it. I have a Very high-end Deuce Roadster and I used this adhesive Flex chrome for the center strip on the 3 piece hood because it is the hot rod hood with no center hinge, unlike the 4-piece stock style "Butterfly" hood .

  • @ronhonig
    @ronhonig 2 года назад +1

    I am looking at the picture of the dash before the video has even started and it looks really nice!! Well done.

  • @glennhall767
    @glennhall767 5 месяцев назад

    Love watching Bad Chad & Queen Joleene. Thanks for all you do to teach skills that no one else does. I'm greatfull and know many others are as well . Many thanks to you and Joleene. This info is so valuble to gear heads .

  • @patrickscanlon1631
    @patrickscanlon1631 2 года назад

    This is got to in my opinion one of the best if not the best build so far

  • @robertbills4290
    @robertbills4290 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful job Chad and joline it's going to be a dream car

  • @texastomeh3077
    @texastomeh3077 2 года назад

    The dash is looking SPECTACULAR!!! I am very partial to satin black and chrome. They always look "rich" together!!

  • @kevinbrown1549
    @kevinbrown1549 2 года назад

    The dash turned out amazing!!! Elvis is coming alive infront of our very eyes!!!

  • @bobbyelee6549
    @bobbyelee6549 2 года назад

    Great job, Have learned a great deal for my 72 GMC short bed Pro street ,Thanks for all the time you both take to do all of the videos !!!!

  • @williamhall749
    @williamhall749 2 года назад

    I wrapped mine with mirror chrome after sanding and filling the pits. 3M ORACAL and it's made in Canada, hey what about that. this is my 43 year doing interior on automobiles . It a must to learn how to find alternative ways to create a different way to make it happen. really like seeing you perform .

  • @perrydegonia5755
    @perrydegonia5755 2 года назад

    Back in the day are used to work for a chrome plating company. And you’re right on your prices. I was able to chrome all of my stuff for free when I worked there. It was awesome I loved it. But anyway I love the stick on chrome.

  • @shotgun283
    @shotgun283 2 года назад

    That chrome Speedo looks great. Creativity is what started hot rodding

  • @AnthonyVeith
    @AnthonyVeith 2 года назад

    Nice work chad , do what you do and don’t listen to the negative feedback , the proof is in the finished product and you always deliver ,

  • @erikvanvliet5764
    @erikvanvliet5764 2 года назад

    Hi Chad and Joline !
    What a great job on the dash , i like the philosophy about doing things your way no matter what anybody says!

  • @wayneosmand7652
    @wayneosmand7652 2 года назад

    speak of creative! I worked on a 66 Falcon dash panel. The chrome on the bezels always rubs off over time!!! SOOOOO I took a look at the CHROME MODEL AIRBRUSH PAINT! Valehjp chrome actually, must be used same as you have done here over the black base, allow it to dry well 24hrs then I cLEARED OVER THE TOP, STILL LOOKS GOOD AFTER MANY YEARS! HEY IT WORKED FOR ME!

  • @lewispaine4589
    @lewispaine4589 2 года назад

    That's the thing about this channel that appeals to me, you find a way of using your talent to make what it takes to get the job done, the essence of hot-rodding

  • @denisbertrand1843
    @denisbertrand1843 2 года назад

    Started Looking at your work, and I love it. being in body work myself for years I totally agree with you. because this is how I work. and great video

  • @kamilohrberg407
    @kamilohrberg407 2 года назад

    The satin black and chrome look amazing!

  • @johnjackett3138
    @johnjackett3138 2 года назад

    Coming along beautifully....another vote for Jolene today

  • @trailermeat9963
    @trailermeat9963 2 года назад

    This show is the best car building show on youtube

  • @billybullfrog
    @billybullfrog 2 года назад

    I did this on my grille of my SUV, never really thought about using it anywhere else. Oh the possibilities😆

  • @michaelbryant1671
    @michaelbryant1671 2 года назад

    Man that is the best color for Elvis! Well done you and Jolene!.

  • @johngregory8691
    @johngregory8691 2 года назад

    Elvis is going to be a stunner the dash is beautiful enjoying the builds watching from Kenai Alaska

  • @timbo2ssrs
    @timbo2ssrs 2 года назад

    Man. I'm loving that I found your videos. Your attitude and drive to be doing something you want to do, has me doing it on off time.

  • @danschee8893
    @danschee8893 2 года назад

    I've used the 3/4" plastic chrome to replace the missing stainless steel "bang rail" on an old wooden boat. This boat was on public display at numerous boat shows and, after at least 7 years , only one person ever asked about the attachment screws that weren't there !!!

  • @edreeder9853
    @edreeder9853 2 года назад +1

    That end cap looks good plain,. Just saying.!!
    I know your chrome works , will pull paint primer all off if you just pull it off without heating it
    Chad stick a piece of 3m tape on the chrome backing then pull that off brings the red plastic off with it.
    Try two or three wider pieces with a thinner piece in the valley between them, looks great too.

  • @michaelbennett9643
    @michaelbennett9643 2 года назад

    Hopefully the chrome wont fade over time, you have done such a good paint job.

  • @wrecklessracing23
    @wrecklessracing23 2 года назад +1

    That dash turned out amazing , love the use of the stick on chrome . Turned out so cool

  • @patmendiola5466
    @patmendiola5466 2 года назад

    I like your attitude, Bad Chad. Your style and creativity is unique. Keep it up, Sir.

  • @barriecollins6838
    @barriecollins6838 2 года назад

    That crome looks awesome again the colours of the paint Chad and jolene. Keep up the great work the both of you 👍 👏

  • @jeffreycrossin427
    @jeffreycrossin427 2 года назад

    Not only is it innovative it also looks great. It also has depth doing it with the 1/8 wide and not something like s1/4 inch.

  • @tucoramirez9729
    @tucoramirez9729 2 года назад

    I used sum of this stuff 1/4 inch on my camaro's console,,looks absolutely gorgeous,,

  • @greggmoorman5985
    @greggmoorman5985 2 года назад

    The dash looks awesome, the chrome is genius !!! Nice move !!

  • @stevejakobs476
    @stevejakobs476 2 года назад

    Great minds think alike? Great idea which is right in line with the major automobile manufacturers who've been using more and more plastics for years.

  • @punkinsgarageandpaint8299
    @punkinsgarageandpaint8299 2 года назад

    Love how that dash is coming together.

  • @russupsidedowntopbottom955
    @russupsidedowntopbottom955 2 года назад

    thanks for letting us watch how you make these great vehicles

  • @killingitwitholdkill4583
    @killingitwitholdkill4583 2 года назад

    You gotta the right ideas. Great looking and creative and budget friendly

  • @charlielemmons5525
    @charlielemmons5525 2 года назад

    Elvis always did like his jewelry. I hope Jolene is feeling better. Keep up the great work.

  • @Viva_la_combustion_interna
    @Viva_la_combustion_interna Год назад

    great inspirational words Chad ! I`m on the road to work on antique cars and always watch positive people like you, I hope to visit your shop one day to meet you and same way if you ever come to Florida

  • @waynekopinski1949
    @waynekopinski1949 2 года назад

    You did a Chad, putting a little vertical piece in there really finished it off good idea.

  • @fagustini
    @fagustini 2 года назад

    that's amazing how great that chrome looks..

  • @ShopKatIndustries
    @ShopKatIndustries 2 года назад +2

    What a beautiful dash, I could spend many hours behind the wheel of that Merc! Great job Chad & Jolene!

  • @isaacveloz1608
    @isaacveloz1608 2 года назад

    I never thought of that! Inspiration for my project! Thank you!

  • @lisaparsell2484
    @lisaparsell2484 2 года назад

    Hangin on the wall behind the front door is a set of hubcaps to match your mldg on your dash 👍.

  • @texastomeh3077
    @texastomeh3077 2 года назад

    "Become CREATIVE"!! Great advice to live by!!!!!!

  • @williamerickson4045
    @williamerickson4045 2 года назад

    Love the way you keep it simplistic for people to see an awesome creation being made without all the high dollar stigma

  • @jeffbeam4259
    @jeffbeam4259 2 года назад

    Killer job....the white and coral looked awesome but the chrome made it pop that car is going to kick ass

  • @messenger6279
    @messenger6279 2 года назад

    Spoken like a true individual.Thanks Chad.Keep on trucking

  • @donaldscheer5206
    @donaldscheer5206 2 года назад

    The Chrome Striping You Are Using Is Awesome!!

  • @kamilohrberg407
    @kamilohrberg407 2 года назад

    Your dash is so bright, I gotta wear shades! Thanks for another great video 👍

  • @christinebornstein8239
    @christinebornstein8239 2 года назад

    Hi Jolene, hope your feeling better. Enjoy the show daily. Great creativity going on today! Keep up the great work. Do what you enjoy daily.

  • @cathyandgreg4239
    @cathyandgreg4239 2 года назад

    Wow, wow, wow. Great showing creativity from a product we can all purchase at our local parts store. Come on 3M, sponsor up!

  • @richardsowers6367
    @richardsowers6367 2 года назад

    Great craftsmanship at its finest great job to the bothe of u

  • @daleblankenship2242
    @daleblankenship2242 2 года назад

    Awesome color choices,can't wait to see the car when it's done

  • @JohnSmith-gr8kh
    @JohnSmith-gr8kh 2 года назад

    Resembles the banjo steering wheel pattern…looks really really good. Nice work Chad 👍🇨🇦

  • @johanmeijberg1834
    @johanmeijberg1834 2 года назад

    What an amazing solution to yet another challenge

  • @williamverbeke4561
    @williamverbeke4561 2 года назад

    Thanks Chad I know what I'm going to do with my dash!! Great job you two!!!

  • @artofeddysara
    @artofeddysara 2 года назад

    Creativity is king! Bravo Chad!