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#77160 RIPBiker13 (User) You couldn't handle the ride of the Reaper... Expert Boarder Posts: 549 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   silvasilv wrote: what does the self etching primer do as opposed to just primer and sanding? Well on bare metal the paint can grab, even with sanding. The etching primer has a mild acid that bonds on a molecular level with the metal. If you don't use etching primer first, it will take only a couple months and the paint can lift.   Logged     His name is Mr. Grim and I am the Grim Rider. Rest In Peace...   The administrator has disabled public write access. #77164 silvasilv (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 435 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   ahh gotcha thanks rip   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #77165 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4375 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Rip, thanks for the tip on the etching primer, I have used zinc chromate on aluminum, but didn't know It would work on chrome...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #77168 RIPBiker13 (User) You couldn't handle the ride of the Reaper... Expert Boarder Posts: 549 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Yeah, but you have to sand it first. I used that method to eliminate the chrome on my Jeep. Still looks good.   Logged     His name is Mr. Grim and I am the Grim Rider. Rest In Peace...   The administrator has disabled public write access. #77231 Big_J (User) Progress means you are actually getting somewhere Senior Boarder Posts: 226 Re:painting chrome 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I've had success with just sand and prime, but you have to understand that sanding means sanding, completely, not just swirl marks on the chrome. If you sand it dull then seal and prime or lay down two coats of good primer you should be good to go, The first chrome job I did was a couple of HD air cleaners, they were un-cleared after completion, but 5 years later they are still daily riders with only minimal paint chiping from road debris etc. The secret to all good pain is the prep work.   Logged     Custom paint anyone.... ? Big J Graphics www.bigjgraphics.com   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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