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 posted on 7/1/07 at 01:32 PM |
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How can I paint chrome?
I have the chome headlights that came with my tiger kit. After a couple of years in the garage they are showing signs of surface rust. Question is
I'd rather they be black. How can I paint these? Just spray over the chrome, sand first?
Thanks
Adrian
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iiyama
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| posted on 7/1/07 at 01:41 PM |
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Id be tempted to remove all the chrome first and then paint.
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 7/1/07 at 02:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CaLviNx
Hi
If stripping the chrome's not an option, I'd sand the surface with "wet & dry" then put etch primer on to seal in the
chrome, then use high build primer, flat it all back to nice and smooth then paint in the chosen colour.
Second that idea, sounds spot on... 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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pathfinder
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| posted on 7/1/07 at 04:11 PM |
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Get them powdercoated, most places will use a pretty evil etching fluid on them before they coat!
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 7/1/07 at 04:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by pathfinder
Get them powdercoated, most places will use a pretty evil etching fluid on them before they coat!
Beat me too it, you should be able too get them blasted and powder coated for no more than £20, the finish will be as good as spayed paint and last
forever, well almost.
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coozer
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| posted on 10/1/07 at 07:03 PM |
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I rubbed mine down to stop any flaking and sprayed them with PJ1 high temperature paint.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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