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prep and paint for a chrome frame

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dj-paul-c:
im looking to paint a chrome frame with some rattlecans
what treatment would i need to do to the chrome before putting on the primer

thanks for the help

Peanut:
I didthis last week, good sand down with rough sandpaper, several coats of self etching primer, several coats of paint and leave it a week to cure before doing anything with it, it'll still peel and chip tho after a while.

good luck

Withy:
I did this last week too.. sanded, primed, used plasti-kote as paint, but it still came out a bit rough.  Frame has gone to powdercoaters to get a decent finish.  should pick it up tomorrow. will post pics when I get it

Robbo:

--- Quote from: dj-paul-c on September 23, 2009, 10:16 PM ---im looking to paint a chrome frame with some rattlecans
what treatment would i need to do to the chrome before putting on the primer

thanks for the help

--- End quote ---

Just had a chrome frame powdered by SuperBikeDan, the finish is pukka and everyone on rad would recommend him! :daumenhoch:

Withy:
I'd totally recommend powdercoating over rattlecan.. and by the time you get all the wet/dry paper/primer/paint/lacquer/effort, there aint much difference in the price and the finish is far superior and much more robust
See http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=94356.15 for my Chrome 87 Master now powdered.  Damned cool  8)

If you are restoring, and spending a few quid on stickers, then you want a decent finish

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