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Re: Painting a chrome 2003 Dodge truck grill frame
[Re: Kern Dog]
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06/21/18 11:05 PM
06/21/18 11:05 PM
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scuff it by hand with 80 grit,epoxy prime it,let it dry then scuff it again with a maroon scotch brite and paint it.
Last edited by stinger; 06/21/18 11:08 PM.
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Re: Painting a chrome 2003 Dodge truck grill frame
[Re: mopar4ya]
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06/22/18 10:03 AM
06/22/18 10:03 AM
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stripping off the chrome works best. if you don't the paint will eventually peel.
the best way without stripping the chrome is lightly etch the chrome with a sandblaster, etch prime, epoxy prime, them paint.
next best is scotch with red scotch brite, etch, epoxy, paint.
when i say etch prime use a 2 part primer. etch in a spray bomb is useless in this situation. some people say etch primer isn't required because epoxy has etching qualities. yes it does but 2K etch primer will allow the acid to bite in MUCH better than just epoxy ever will. when painting over chrome you want the max adhesion or it will eventually peel no matter what you do.
someone posted about a black grill on the cheap. in my opinion buying and painting this is probably your best bet
perception is 90% of reality
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Re: Painting a chrome 2003 Dodge truck grill frame
[Re: stumpy]
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06/23/18 08:46 PM
06/23/18 08:46 PM
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Elbow grease. See on line a few say super clean or a toilet cleaner gell will work. Just wondered what has worked the best for anyone else. Thanks!
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