tips on painting chrome - Page 2

O3X5 · #1 09-21-2016, 02:14 PM

thanks. going to do this saturday along with my front brakes

O3X5 · #2 09-21-2016, 03:23 PM

I didn't even think about that part, good call. I really don't want to modify any of the factory pieces, which is why I'm going to make the grill using plastidip that I was going to buy but at some point I might want to put everything back to factory.

O3X5 · #3 09-21-2016, 04:55 PM

I messed up the title since I'm not painting

O3X5 · #4 09-23-2016, 12:49 PM

I might have to buy a new grill after all. Just went to inspect it and some of the clips are broken off coming from the black piece with the fins. Still clips in but far from secured.

X53Jay4.8is · #5 09-23-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by O3X5

any tips on doing it right? looking to save a couple bucks so looking to use plasti-dip on chrome. I know painting chrome can be tricky that's why. thanks

Wrap the chrome in a texture of your choice and move on.

O3X5 · #6 09-23-2016, 08:12 PM

no longer plasti dipping. buying a new grill

g300d · #7 09-25-2016, 01:13 AM

Here's closeups of the chrome surround I dipped.

O3X5 · #8 09-25-2016, 07:42 AM

looks good. you didn't use any clear right?

g300d · #9 09-25-2016, 09:47 AM

Nope, no clear.

Just cleaned the chrome, wiped down with alcohol, and sprayed the dip on via rattle can. Around 5-6 coats IIRC.

Holding up very well to exposure and regular pressure washes.

O3X5 · #10 09-25-2016, 08:47 PM

Great. Just sucks that I have to buy a new grill anyway since the tabs are broke. I was ready to bang this job out yesterday after I finished my brakes.