Chrome paint
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Walter
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Chrome paint
Anyone ever tried any of the chrome paints on the market to respray a chrome plated plastic grille? Likes and dislikes?
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jaber
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Re: Chrome paint
It never really shines. Its more of a dull gloss.
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'46 cj3a
'51 Willys p/u
'51 Willys Parkway Conversion
'74 CJ5
'75 J-20 Wrecker
'75 J-20 Cummins service truck
'77 J-10 p/u
'79 Cherokee
'88 Grand Wagoneer
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Gumby
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Re: Chrome paint
I agree with Jaber it also rubs off on your hand when you touch it. I had tried to spray a clear coat over it but it just messed it up even more (made it gray).
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2004 CRD QC SRW 3500 4X4 (DD)
1983 "project Dubya" (long term)
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Walter
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Re: Chrome paint
So, if I have a chrome plated plastic grille and an aluminum grill and they are both in need of some attention. What would you consider the best route to refurbish. Plastic vs aluminum. I like the plastic because it is original. Tried to start polishing the aluminum grille but I was not getting very much for results. I got a little shine but it tended to show off the many scratches instead of looking better it tended to look worse. The plastic grille has a crack that I repaired but it shows up. Was wondering about painting over to cover the crack but I was afraid it would just look panted silver like you guys suggested. What are they refinishing the chrome colored arm rest surrounds with?