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  1. 06-14-2006 10:15 AM #1
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    Painting over Chrome

     



    Ok guys, what is the best way to paint over chrome? I know stripping or sandblasting is the best way, but is there any other suggestion about doing this. Right now this is just a quick fix and something to last till winter. I can't get the wheels I need for my 61 buick for a while so I have some chrome reverse wheels that I wanted to use for now. This is a old school look if your interested.
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  3. 06-14-2006 10:57 AM #2
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    Found my answer. House of Colors makes a product called AP01 that is a 2 part process and sells about $32 a quart. The idea of this is to use over chrome and the chrome does not have to be sanded. After the AP01 is applied then you can paint the chrome.
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  4. 06-14-2006 12:17 PM #3
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    DA with 180 grit primer and paint i use a etch primer have done this many times
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    Like Pat said... D/A it real good, wash it with metal etch and and shoot it with self-etching primer. I have been doing it this way for years on bumpers with no problems...
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