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| | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 142 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 142 | I am wanting to paint my chrome bumpers,how do I prepare them?What kind of primer would you use?The front bumper has some chrome peeling,the back is pretty smooth.Someone told me to sandblast them ,any ideas? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,202 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,202 | You will need to get the chrome off to get paint to stick. Sandblasting will help, but it will take a lot of work. Take them to the plating shop and have them striped. I had some done, don't remember what it cost, but it was cheaper than sandblasting. They striped them down to the copper. Primer stuck real good, had no problem with paint. Joe | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 142 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 142 | Thanks Joe,that sounds like the best idea  | | | | | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | Truck rodder. You can DA those old chromed bumpers starting with #80 grit & finsh with #220.
Then shoot a coat of self etching primer, then top off with a high fill primer & finish sand with #320 grit. Top this off with your finish color & your set. For added protection you can ad a coat of clear on top of your finish color for added protection. Make sure you do this to both sides of the bumper. No need to sandblast or strip. | | |
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