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Old 03-03-2009, 01:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I want to change the exterior trim from chrome to black. I have not been able to find new trim in black. Is there any treatment I can do to the chrome? Or am I gonna Have to sand down to bare metal?
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I believe it needs to be sanded down
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Thats what I thought.
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I built the grille gaurd for my F-150 and used chrome parts. Make sure it is sanded down very well or else the paint won't stick. I did a bad job sanding and the paint is already flaking off.
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You do not need to remove all of the chrome. You do need to scuff it and use a liquid cleaner and metal prep, sold at all auto paint stores.
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What about sandblasting it?
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Sandblasting will work, but may etch the surface too much. Then you would need 1 or more coats of primer filler and multiple sandings to get it back to a smooth enough finish for paint.
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