Re: [MV] Painting over Chrome ?

From: Bruce Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Sun Jan 19 2003 - 15:41:13 PST


Has anyone seen black chrome done on any parts. I think this is also the color
of
unpolished chrome, but I'm not sure. It is used on some tools and is a realy
tough surface.
I think it might even fit some applications without having to paint over.

Bruce MVPA 23824

J Travis wrote:

> If you REALLY want it done right, you can take it to a good plating shop
> in your area, and have them de-chrome it. That will leave you a perfect
> surface to prime and paint. Or, you could just sand it a little, and
> shoot a coat of paint over it. It will eventually wear through, but
> it's cheaper and the end result is a painted part either way. Just
> depends on what degree of detail you are looking for out of it.
>
> Jay Travis
>
> MV Don Low wrote:
>
> >Well, I got my rear window on the CUCV M1009 fixed, and oh well the window
> >crank is now Chrome, SIGH
> >What is the best way to paint it, (should it be p;reped first ? )
> >Ideas welcomed
> >
> >Don Low
> >Wichita Kansas
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