painting chrome

[absintheisfun]

Is it possible?

I want to black out the chrome trim around the front/rear windshield and the chrome vent window frame. What is the process, and what paint will adhere properly?

Thanks!

[elitecustombody]

There are few way this can be done, the better way is to media blast followed by epoxy primer ,then paint or blast and powdercoat.You can also sand,scuff,epoxy then paint,or just scuff ,shoot rattle can etching primer & paint, but either of the two first suggestions would be the best IMO

[TT302Z28]

x2. I have scuffed and shot the bumpers on a few cars with great results. Remember though..just like the body and dings or dents will show up even worse with paint then with chrome.

[HarrolLS1]

Don't know if this helps but there was an episode of "Muscle Car" on Powerblocktv that showed the use of "House of Kolor" adhesion promoter and process for painting a chrome plated wheel.
I believe this portion starts around the 5:40 time mark.

http://www.spike.com/full-episode/wheels-chrome-block/33168

[mc84_zz4]

Scuff with 200 grit or 3m red pad, wipe several times with paint prep, scuff again with fresh 3m red pad (or 200 grit), wipe with paint prep again, prime it, give it 2 coats primer, then 2-3 of paint; following the recommended flash times as per paint brand.
If the surface is clean, it should hold well.
The edges are the dirtiest part that usually begin to flake, give them special attention.
HTH

[justasquid]

Are you sure its chrome? I thought most trims were stainless?

I would definately not go any rougher than 200, and might even go a little lighter in the 300 grit range. That followed up with a good quality etching primer should get the surface ready for paint. My only concern would be causing deep stratches in the thin metal.

I also saw that episode of Muscle car, but I think for something like trim, that really doesn't see the abuse a wheel does, I don't know that it would be needed.

[joejaze]

I have heard these guys are the best in the business. They use a process which can adhere to practically anything and is flexible after it is applied.

http://coatofchrome.com/