Spray painting over chrome
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gumpt1oo
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[quote author=avion link=topic=4278.msg26132#msg26132 date=1236424783]
Does anyone know if you must remove the chrome coating before spraying a matt colour, or is a light sanding enough for the paint to grip?
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Hi Avion, I have recently painted some chrome stuff black on my bonnie. I sanded the chrome with 600 wet and dry, applied 2coats of etching primer, wet and dried it with 1200 and then 3 coats of black.
The etching primer is recommended for bare metal, aluminium and stainless and chrome.
I was unable to get it in spray cans though, I applied it with a small sponge roller. The light sanding with 1200 wet and dry removed any small marks left by the sponge. I was pleased with the end result.
Does anyone know if you must remove the chrome coating before spraying a matt colour, or is a light sanding enough for the paint to grip?
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Hi Avion, I have recently painted some chrome stuff black on my bonnie. I sanded the chrome with 600 wet and dry, applied 2coats of etching primer, wet and dried it with 1200 and then 3 coats of black.
The etching primer is recommended for bare metal, aluminium and stainless and chrome.
I was unable to get it in spray cans though, I applied it with a small sponge roller. The light sanding with 1200 wet and dry removed any small marks left by the sponge. I was pleased with the end result.
dragline
Well-Known Member
Avion ,
No you don't have to sand chrome.
In fact it would be best not to.
In case you want to change back , if you don't like
it , or later what to bring back to stock looking
All you have to do is use expoxy primer .
Later , to return to chrome , in which mean time
possibly years later paint has protected chrome
from rusting & pitting .
Just soak part in lacquer thinner bucket for day or so
Look like new again
Wayne
No you don't have to sand chrome.
In fact it would be best not to.
In case you want to change back , if you don't like
it , or later what to bring back to stock looking
All you have to do is use expoxy primer .
Later , to return to chrome , in which mean time
possibly years later paint has protected chrome
from rusting & pitting .
Just soak part in lacquer thinner bucket for day or so
Look like new again
Wayne
Wayne, I appreciate that info. Thanks, much.
gumpt1oo
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[quote author=dragline708 link=topic=4278.msg27551#msg27551 date=1237821266]
Avion ,
No you don't have to sand chrome.
In fact it would be best not to.
In case you want to change back , if you don't like
it , or later what to bring back to stock looking
All you have to do is use expoxy primer .
Later , to return to chrome , in which mean time
possibly years later paint has protected chrome
from rusting & pitting .
Just soak part in lacquer thinner bucket for day or so
Look like new again
Wayne
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Thanks for that info Wayne, I have not heard of epoxy primer before. It will same me some 'elbow grease' rubbing down the next time I'm painting any chrome!
Avion ,
No you don't have to sand chrome.
In fact it would be best not to.
In case you want to change back , if you don't like
it , or later what to bring back to stock looking
All you have to do is use expoxy primer .
Later , to return to chrome , in which mean time
possibly years later paint has protected chrome
from rusting & pitting .
Just soak part in lacquer thinner bucket for day or so
Look like new again
Wayne
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Thanks for that info Wayne, I have not heard of epoxy primer before. It will same me some 'elbow grease' rubbing down the next time I'm painting any chrome!
