Quote - hmm, I follow those directions and he becomes very shiney,, but all black, lol

 

An actual chrome material will always look black if there is nothing for it to reflect.  It won't see background color or image.  For normal scenes I use a skyball, also found somewhere in baggisbill's posts over there.  The P6 light probes (jpg) do a great job.  Orient the ball until you get the look you want.  Otherwise, the scene needs to be rather complete.  Most of the reflections will come from the parts of the scene not seen by the camera.

John