flak monkey
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| posted on 31/8/10 at 02:37 PM |
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Painting chromed parts?
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
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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iank
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| posted on 31/8/10 at 02:41 PM |
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Don't know about covering but my BIL got some chrome golf-clubs stripped for a beer money contribution at a proper plating company.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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contaminated
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| posted on 31/8/10 at 06:31 PM |
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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
£25 I'm not sure it's worthing buying sand paper and paint!
[Edited on 31/8/10 by contaminated]
Tiger Super Six Independent
www.southernkitcars.com
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scootz
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| posted on 31/8/10 at 06:55 PM |
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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.
It's Evolution Baby!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 31/8/10 at 07:30 PM |
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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
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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nick205
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| posted on 31/8/10 at 08:48 PM |
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Only chrome thing I've painted was a BMX frame some years ago - it didn't work well at all.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 1/9/10 at 04:38 PM |
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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 did´nt show signs of flaking.
They were keyed in, primered and matt black enamel applied.
HTH
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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