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Old 05-20-2017, 11:34 PM   #1
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How to prep chrome bumper for paint?

Is it possible to prep and then paint a chromed bumper?
I appreciate any insight on how to do this.
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Old 05-21-2017, 11:15 AM   #2
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Re: How to prep chrome bumper for paint?

I painted the front bumper on my plow truck because it was rusted & the chrome was flaking. I just hit it with a DA & whatever grit was on it. While I don't expect it to hold up well, it lasted through last season & still looks good. I wouldn't do it to a nice truck.
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Old 05-21-2017, 12:58 PM   #3
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Re: How to prep chrome bumper for paint?

My bodyshop guy is going to etch my chrome winch bumper and paint it . I will try to remember to ask him tomorrow what he uses to etch it .
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Old 05-21-2017, 07:06 PM   #4
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Re: How to prep chrome bumper for paint?

B.W. and Flashed
Thank You for your input! Now I am curious what all etching involves.
I have a beater chrome rear sport bumper on the truck, I figured I would scuff and shoot
with white paint to match my front bumper. I want to find a clean factory painted bumper
to replace it with. but so far no luck. Thanks again for your thoughts!
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Old 05-21-2017, 08:47 PM   #5
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Re: How to prep chrome bumper for paint?

Sandblasting is the best method. Just a fair amount of light whisping from a distance...you are not trying to remove the chrome, just turn it dull & a bit rough. Give it a good coat of epoxy primer & do any bodywork from there. A couple coats of urethane primer & then you're ready to paint. Lorne
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Re: How to prep chrome bumper for paint?

Thanks for the sandblasting tip Loren!
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