Painting Chrome Side Steps Black

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Painting chrome side steps black. Your objective is to have minimal scratching from the previous sandpaper and end with a 320 grit finish. A pit in the chrome left alone will pop out in no time and ruin your paint. Applying the primer helps the paint stick to the chrome. Follow up on the entire piece with 320 grit paper.

Step 5 optional after sanding it s best practice to fill any gouges or cracks in your chrome plated fixtures or furniture before attempting to paint the metal so that these imperfections don. Tip use a face mask when sanding or spraying primer and paint. Paint the part with three coats of automotive paint allowing each coat to dry completely before handling the part or replacing it on the car. To apply the primer hold the can about 3 5 in 7 6 12 7 cm from your item and cover the surface in an even layer.

You may even need to use a grinder if the 60 grit paper will not get you below the damage. Spray on a solid coat of black paint primer. It also ensures the paint stays on if exposed to a car wash or heavy rainfall for instance.