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Posted by bullride28
- January 20, 2011, 18:32:13 PMclean with alchol . thin powder coat mine are 10yrs old an look good head light runing light rings to
Posted by theylive
- January 02, 2011, 11:38:34 AMThanks for the replies. This is a DIY project and I don't have access to glass bead, but I do have a good sander. Would a rough low grit sanding do the trick?
Posted by rawv
- December 30, 2010, 03:39:49 AMAnytime you paint chrome adhesion is a problem,we glass bead the metal to rough it up ( NOT SANDBLAST ) then use laquer thinner to clean the metal , you will then need a can of ETCH PRIMER bought at any auto body paint supplier they will have it . If you have someone that can shoot it with shop paint that would be best but it can still be done by can if you have to go that route , to get a smooth paint job out of a can , etch prime , wet sand , paint , wet sand, paint again but don't bust through the paint then clear coat . Just remember wet sanding will make it smooth and good paint should give you what you want . I'm assuming you are going to do this yourself so I tried to make it easy for you. Rick
Posted by chief
- December 29, 2010, 21:45:21 PMlike any chromed product you'd need to do some good prep and use suitable paint.
Posted by theylive
- December 29, 2010, 16:20:14 PMI would like to paint the air filter cover on my bike, I know it gets fairly warm so I think a high heat paint would work like a grill paint.... has anyone done this or think it would last?