paint the chrome.. ??
 

I wanted to paint the chrome on the front of the H3. What are you guys using, will it chip? steps to get it right??


thanks in advance..

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

I painted mine about a year and a half ago. Sanded it up, used primer, and 'Hammered' texture paint. I used paint because of $$ plus I wanted it to match my roof rack & bike rack colors (which are painted as well).

I'd say I should have re-painted it maybe 6 months ago. Lots of little chips in the paint, and with the chrome they really shine through. Obviously not enough to make me repaint it yet, but if you are picky, go with Line-X it will last a lot longer.

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

is there anything that matched the bumper color?? or should i paint that as well?

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

I bought an extra used grille, took it to a local shop and they preped and painted it color matched. Paid a couple hundred for it, but it looks great and no chips or issues in over a year now.

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

Rust-Oleum has good coatings available...
www.rust-oleum.com

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

I've used the "Truck Bed Liner" on stuff and it's held up pretty well.

I've also used Line-X on a grill and it was awesome.

It will NOT melt the rigid plastic parts like the grill, etc.

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

I used dupli-color bed liner and it is holding up great after two months of winter driving. No chips so far. Just prepped it with a scuff pad, washed it, dried and painted.

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

with the bed liner, what is the finish like?? ruff? can you guys take a close up shot?

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

I had my grill, bumper, and tail light guards all Rhinoed. No problems a year later.

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

Used regular rust-oleum spray on the chrome like on plastic GM product. Works great except the nos els clogs even when turning upside down and clearing like the directions explain...
Must be good for their product sales:(

Re: paint the chrome.. ??
 

You can check out this post for my newly painted H2 grille...

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=33144

Grille off ebay $98 delivered, $15 worth of paint and about 3 hrs total time, prep, prime and two coats. Not including time between coats :)

Like I posted in the above link, I used one of those spray can holders with the pistol grip and man does that make using a spray can awesome, better control and easier on the hands/fingers too...just a tip if you are gonna give it a whirl.