Painting Chrome??

[Tipsovr]

I'm not a big fan of chrome on trucks. My 01 2500 has that chrome "stripe" across the grill. I would like to paint it black or replace it with a black one (if such exists). Has anyone else painted that section? If so, could you post a picture and let me know what you used to paint it.

 

Thanks in advance!!

[cambo]

http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/pr...=616&page=1

 

Check that out.

[Draenor]

I'm not too sure abour painting over the chrome. That would involve a good bit of prep work. I would try to source a work truck grill, one of the unpainted type. But if anything It will use alot of sanding, good primer, and paint.

[NHolds]

It depends on who you ask. Can you paint over chrome....yes. It does require more prep work. Roughing up the chrome with sandpaper or 3M pad, etching primer, then paint. Will it last as long as over bare metal......No. If it's an item that will get lots of exposure to road debris.... like your grill..... it will chip in time faster than if you bought a new paintable grille. I have found them cheaper here.

 

http://www2.partstrain.com/products/ShopBo...h}DOOR-006.html

[73shark]

There is a special, clear adhesion promoter that my auto paint store recommended to me. It's made by R-M and called 811 Clear. I used it successfully but that was 20 years ago, so may be called something else now or not even available.

[NHolds]

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/adhesion.html