Stuck for a kick-ass new look for your alloys? If none of the standard finishes float your boat, but you’d really like to update your aesthetic, then why not consider a shadow chrome effect?
To the untrained eye the shadow effect looks quite similar to that on other alloys, but it actually requires a substantial amount of skill to achieve. The effect was created in Italy and first used on high-end marques in the early 1990s, which is why people instinctively associate it with luxury and quality today.
Of course, because the high end cars had shadow effect alloys, the other car manufacturers wanted to introduce them too. Now it’s possible to see shadow effects on any car, but most of the time this will still only be on those where the car’s owner or manufacturer have taken the time to create a high quality appearance.
A shadow chrome effect, unlike the traditional silver paint, produces a gun metal finish that is darker and more refined in appearance. To create a true shadow effect you need expert technicians, such as the ones we have here, who can coat the alloys with a powder layer before applying heat – something that allows the powder to melt and coat the alloy like a second skin. Once the powder is cured the alloy is sprayed with a specialist shadow chrome paint, then varnished with a thin coat of clear lacquer to ensure that it’s protected from the elements.
A shadow chrome effect gives your alloys a striking finish, giving them a three-dimensional, nuanced look that’s impossible to achieve through other methods. Diamond Alloys can apply the shadow effect when repairing your wheels, or simply update your aesthetic if you feel like you’re in need of a new look – this is particularly useful if you’re about to put your car on the market for sale.
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