A Rant - Chrome Removal

[Bob DAmato]

Painting over chrome is a bad idea, it wont last. There are acids you
can etch it with first to make the top coat adhere better or media blast
it as you say, but you just cant paint over chrome and expect it to last

Huw Powell wrote:

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>> Huw,
>>   Do you really think so?  I mean paint needs a rough and
>> pourous surface to adhere to.  Chrome is neither.  Or am I
>> wrong?
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> Well, yes, I "think" so.  I suspect you would need an appropriate
> primer, but basically it is at least a clean metal surface which is a
> good start.  And even though chrome appears less porous, etc, it's just
> a matter of scale, I suspect.  Its irregularities are much smaller.
>
> Maybe the chrome should even be sandblasted prior to priming/painting,
> to roughen it up even if it's not being removed.
>
>>> What is the "desired" finish?  Paint of some sort?  If so,
>>> surely you
>>> can paint right over the chrome, which will act as one more
>>> layer of
>>> rust prevention.
>>
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> Huw Powell
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