Richard wanted the end product to have a pink, high gloss finish reminiscent of the high chromium stainless steel sculptures of  Jeff Koons without the cost. To achieve this finish meant the surface quality needed to be smooth. Much of our design process occurs during the machining, converting toolpath strategies into decorative elements leaving the residue of production on the piece. The result was tool chatter and embellished machine marks which aren’t necessarily smooth. We experimented with a series of thermoplastics to act as a protective skin molded over the surface. This skin could then be electroplated, turning it into chrome. This idea was problematic due to the deep draw of the surface, [over 4” in some sections]. Exploring other options, we found southern California artist, Gary Watson owner of Creations’n’Chrome, who developed a custom, sprayable chrome process that could replicate a chrome finish. We started over using a 6” thick block of high density polyurethane foam. This allowed for the entire door to be carved in one piece. After the machining, Gary began the chroming process. In order to chrome the doors, they couldn’t touch anything. This was another problem as doors were over 200 lbs. a piece. We solved this by engineering a rotisserie style jig that would not only suspend them but allow for rotation and ease of movement. After the doors were chromed, Gary finished the doors with a high gloss urethane topcoat, [used in the car industry] tinted with a candy magenta to achieve the final effect.