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#77090 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4375 painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I have about decided to paint my headlight bucket black, I figure I will wet sand the chrome with 400, then prime and sand again with 400, then finish coat, does that sound about right? what do you think? all suggestions are welcome, as I have not painted over chrome before..   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #77091 Big_J (User) Progress means you are actually getting somewhere Senior Boarder Posts: 226 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Try this 600 2 coats of primer or 1 coat sealer 1 coat primer sand with 1000 2 coats base, tack between each coat wet sand with 1200 2 or more coats clear   Logged     Custom paint anyone.... ? Big J Graphics www.bigjgraphics.com   The administrator has disabled public write access. #77098 CoachDan (User) I'm Mechanically Inclined, I Screw Up Everything. Expert Boarder Posts: 594 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Make life alot simpler, go with powdercoat!   Logged     http://rainbowgymnastics.net/Coach_Dans_Bike_Page.htm   The administrator has disabled public write access. #77099 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4375 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Thanks BigJ, looks like your suggesting a little finer on the sanding side of it. hadn't really planned on using clear coat, but its a good idea...I may have to paint the rest of the bike so it looks as good as the headlight...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #77102 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4375 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   That's a thought Coach, but can I do that at home, I was thinking simple, like a can a spray paint...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #77103 Big_J (User) Progress means you are actually getting somewhere Senior Boarder Posts: 226 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   It might be overkill, but thats the general process I use when painting most items, of course you can leave out the clear coat step if you like, it just leaves you finish to the elements.... these step will work with rattle cans as well. Hell, take pics of the before, during and after....   Logged     Custom paint anyone.... ? Big J Graphics www.bigjgraphics.com   The administrator has disabled public write access. #77111 CoachDan (User) I'm Mechanically Inclined, I Screw Up Everything. Expert Boarder Posts: 594 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Hey Flash I've painted several chrome pieces over the years, and always had to eventually redo it. If you want to go rattle can, just get the acrylic enamel areosol at Auto Zone, or any automotive store, but I would definitly get the clearcoat also. I painted my old CB750 ReCycle with it, and a lot of people can't tell it's been aerosoled.   Logged     http://rainbowgymnastics.net/Coach_Dans_Bike_Page.htm   The administrator has disabled public write access. #77127 Musky (Moderator) Doc took Grams beer Moderator Posts: 13188 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   From what I've read (never done it) you need to use a self etching primer.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #77149 RIPBiker13 (User) You couldn't handle the ride of the Reaper... Expert Boarder Posts: 549 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   If you paint it, sand with 400 then 600 and you'll need a self etching primer. It's easy to apply, just spray on. You NEED the etching primer, trust me! Them paint with a regular primer, gray or black, then hit it up with black gloss. I painted my rear fender myself, just waiting till I get the NICE paint on it. But I recommend powder coat IMHO   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/04/14 17:04 By RIPBiker13.   His name is Mr. Grim and I am the Grim Rider. Rest In Peace...   The administrator has disabled public write access. #77158 silvasilv (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 435 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   what does the self etching primer do as opposed to just primer and sanding?   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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