Painting over chrome (answer/s inside)

[1992Chevy K1500]

Is it possible to paint chrome? If so, how. The grill that's currently on my truck was brand new when I got it (from a friend). It was white and I wanted it black so I began sanding it. It turns out of was 1 thin layer of white paint on top of chrome ( http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/public/style_emoticons/default/01nocomment8so.gif ). It came from the manufacturer this way. Anyway, I painted it once, but it's marked where rocks hit it and the paint is peeling in one place (not much, it's almost invisible). It turned out very good, but it need repainting now. Thanks in advance.

[meade916]

Is it possible to paint chrome? If so, how. The grill that's currently on my truck was brand new when I got it (from a friend). It was white and I wanted it black so I began sanding it. It turns out of was 1 thin layer of white paint on top of chrome ( http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/public/style_emoticons/default/01nocomment8so.gif ). It came from the manufacturer this way. Anyway, I painted it once, but it's marked where rocks hit it and the paint is peeling in one place (not much, it's almost invisible). It turned out very good, but it need repainting now. Thanks in advance.

good Q because SOMEDAY if i ever paint my Tahoe, i want my inner wheel to match the paint. I seen a nice car the other day with color matched wheels......got a little closer and that shit was PEELING.

so anyway, im waiting on an expert to answer this Q too!!

[Kian]

yes there is

[Kian]

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[meade916]

i had 2400 watts... (two of the amps i have now) in my explorer with just a yellow top... i really didnt have that much voltage drop... 13.7 was the lowest i saw... (had two15 kove u2 Armageddon's) i miss those days

i should delete those last 2 posts since they are so far off subject.

we are not talking about "chrome paint" we are talking about painting over something that already has a chrome finish...

[savageracer]

The best way i have found to paint over chrome is to use a sand blaster and remove the chrome.

[1992Chevy K1500]

good Q because SOMEDAY if i ever paint my Tahoe, i want my inner wheel to match the paint. I seen a nice car the other day with color matched wheels......got a little closer and that shit was PEELING.

so anyway, im waiting on an expert to answer this Q too!!

Yeah. Matching the wheels to your paint would look good.

yes there is

My bad. I meant painting over chrome. I should have made that clear.

The best way i have found to paint over chrome is to use a sand blaster and remove the chrome.

Thanks. I figured sandblasting would be a good way. The only problem is, I don't have a working compressor. There's a leak in one of the pipes that I can't find and I don't want to run it because it could tear it up (my dad shut it off after it ran continuously for 3 days straight, and 3 days later there was no pressure).

Does anyone know any other way to paint over chrome (until I get my compressor fixed)?

EDIT: sorry I didn't respond earlier. I had to go to my part time, minimum wage job.

[Gearstix]

Just sand the chrome well with some sandpaper, and prime it.

[1992Chevy K1500]

What grit should I use to get the best result? I have a power sander (though it's useless with all the tight spots, it still works on the broad surfaces). Would that help (didn't have it the first time).

[jmitch]

yes u can paint over chrome just takes a lot of preperation if ya grill is plastic just use a wire wheel and take it off and paint it as u would plastic. off topic painting chrome wheels is way different most effective way would be a powder coat and that takes lots of prep time easier to pay sum 1 to do it but i know the steps. back to op pm me if u need more help i can help ya but sum 1 wit more experence may ring in.