how to paint chrom bumpers?!

[felskee]

I need some help on what to paint with and how. I plasti dipped them and since I mud and when the mud dries and I clean it it rips off the plasti dip. What paints and steps? Or what are the prices on having them painted professionally

 

[yates ™]

Probably need to see if you can get the chrome stripped which would be expensive. Get paintable bumpers and save yourself the hassle.

 

[fire730]

What color?

Ive heard of people getting them powdercoated black before.

 

[JayXSP]

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Probably need to see if you can get the chrome stripped which would be expensive. Get paintable bumpers and save yourself the hassle.

what he said

 

[yates ™]

What color?

Ive heard of people getting them powdercoated black before.

Powder coat will not stick to chrome.

 

[felskee]

Black and there is no rattle can way of priming everything and many coats of paint then clear?

 

[yates ™]

Nope

 

[fire730]

Ive seen alot of people PC their chrome bumpers on GMFS. I can post a link if its allowed.

 

[yates ™]

Post it up and also provide the process and how long it lasts. I am not saying it can't be done but most shops will not PC on a chrome bumper as it does not last. Buy a non chrome bumper, PC, and save the headache and some dough.

 

[felskee]

How much will a front and rear run me ?

 

[yates ™]

IDK look for used ones on CL, Ebay, etc.

 

[fire730]

http://http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241168&highlight=powdercoating+chrome

 

[AtomicHoe094]

Gm paints over chrome from the factory..

454ss trucks come with a standard chrome front and rear bumper, then they paint over it.. why cant you do it? my tahoe bumpers were done the same way but by me. Treat chrome as if it was metal. sand, etch, primer, paint, clear

 

[yates ™]

I have never seen it stand up and why would GM paint over chrome bumpers? Proof or it didn't happen.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

here was my tahoe

and your lucky you cant see the 454ss rear bumper in this picture. its the only one i hve right now


ill have to get a better picture. i stripped the 454ss bumper and found chrome under it. it was the factory bumper black and all.

 

[yates ™]

Why would they chrome a bumper and then paint it?

 

[AtomicHoe094]

probably had a huge ass supply of them or something. no idea. doesnt make sense but it is possible..

Ive seen people sand blast bumpers with the black beauty stuff then etch prime etc etc..
What ever you do make sure you prep it well enough.

 

[yates ™]

Maybe I am wrong but I never heard good stories of painting/powdering chrome.

 

[mharders]

I had my chrome wheels blasted then powder coated almost a year ago and they're holding up great. Granted they don't see as much abuse as a front bumper does, but it can be done.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

Prep is key yates lol