For the new project I am going to have to spoil the shiney new chrome on a few things and replace it with shiney black paint.

What sort of prep do I need to do to ensure the paint doesnt flake off in a couple of months time?

Will keying with wet and dry and then etch primer be enough or do I need to look at completely removing the chrome?

Cheers,
David

Don't know about covering but my BIL got some chrome golf-clubs stripped for a beer money contribution at a proper plating company.

Generally it's not a good idea, but it can be done. See here.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4422511_paint-over-chrome-surface.html

Edit to say that I have some wishbones that are currently chrome but need some work. Given that I can get the pair shot blasted and powder coated for Ģ25 I'm not sure it's worthing buying sand paper and paint!

[Edited on 31/8/10 by contaminated]

I've had it done a couple of times David and the finish wasn't the best... and to be fair the guys doing it warned me in advance that it would be better to blast and powdercoat.

I can have it blasted and coated - if thats the best way to do it then thats fine

Just means I will need to totally dismantle everything rather than just masking and prepping.

Thanks

Only chrome thing I've painted was a BMX frame some years ago - it didn't work well at all.

I did that to some VW parts quite a few years ago.
I had the car for 2-3 years after painting and the parts didīnt show signs of flaking.
They were keyed in, primered and matt black enamel applied.
HTH