Painting Chrome?

jstn · 07-05-04, 09:21

I have a black 4runner and it has chrome bumpers. I wanted to see if anyone knows if it is possible to paint over chrome. Will there be bonding issues? Im sure its possible, but could any problems come from it?

I want to go all black, its just more my style.

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fusionnv · 07-05-04, 09:29

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Originally posted by jstn
I have a black 4runner and it has chrome bumpers. I wanted to see if anyone knows if it is possible to paint over chrome. Will there be bonding issues? Im sure its possible, but could any problems come from it?

I want to go all black, its just more my style.

(moderators, i didnt really know where to put this so move it at your liking)

Are you going to do it yourself? (you a pro etc etc). I know it going to be a little hard to keep the paint stick to it well, but I can see it being possible if you prep the surface well. I painted over metal before but not chrome itself. Your best bet would find some real chrome and see how well it reacts to it.

HotRodGuy · 07-05-04, 09:32

i've done it before. I sanded it down and threw a primer on it though.

jstn · 07-05-04, 09:34

no im not a pro and do not plan on painting it myself.

jstn · 07-05-04, 09:35

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Originally posted by HotRodGuy
i've done it before. I sanded it down and threw a primer on it though.

how has it held up?

jaybs95 · 07-05-04, 09:50

your best bet is to have the chrome stripped first, then paint.
JMHO

Good Luck
"J"

fusionnv · 07-05-04, 06:54

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Originally posted by jstn
no im not a pro and do not plan on painting it myself.

Oh ok, hmm, If you take it to somebody good it should hold up well if the painter has prepared the surface well. The only problem I can see is if somebody taps you on the bumper. Not sure how the paint will react to pressure.

HotRodGuy · 07-06-04, 09:35

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how has it held up?

haven't seen it in a year, i'll call my buddy up and see how it's held up

jstn · 07-06-04, 11:29

thanks HotRodGuy, that would be great to hear about.

Aslan · 07-08-04, 08:11

Sandblast it first, then follow up with the normal prep work. This will do fine.

HotRodGuy · 07-08-04, 12:39

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thanks HotRodGuy, that would be great to hear about.

talked to him for you, he said it's help up well, but the car hasn't seen the likes of bad weather.

jstn · 07-08-04, 01:22

good to hear HotRodGuy.

and thanks to everyone else who helped out. ill post back the results when i get it done.