paint the chrome.. ??

[TonyH3]

I wanted to paint the chrome on the front of the H3. What are you guys using, will it chip? steps to get it right??


thanks in advance..

[evldave]

Originally Posted by TonyH3

I wanted to paint the chrome on the front of the H3. What are you guys using, will it chip? steps to get it right??


thanks in advance..

I painted mine about a year and a half ago. Sanded it up, used primer, and 'Hammered' texture paint. I used paint because of $$ plus I wanted it to match my roof rack & bike rack colors (which are painted as well).

I'd say I should have re-painted it maybe 6 months ago. Lots of little chips in the paint, and with the chrome they really shine through. Obviously not enough to make me repaint it yet, but if you are picky, go with Line-X it will last a lot longer.

[TonyH3]

is there anything that matched the bumper color?? or should i paint that as well?

[Hal]

I bought an extra used grille, took it to a local shop and they preped and painted it color matched. Paid a couple hundred for it, but it looks great and no chips or issues in over a year now.

[wpage]

Rust-Oleum has good coatings available...
www.rust-oleum.com

[KenP]

Originally Posted by wpage

Rust-Oleum has good coatings available...
www.rust-oleum.com

I've used the "Truck Bed Liner" on stuff and it's held up pretty well.

I've also used Line-X on a grill and it was awesome.

It will NOT melt the rigid plastic parts like the grill, etc.

[ctluba]

I used dupli-color bed liner and it is holding up great after two months of winter driving. No chips so far. Just prepped it with a scuff pad, washed it, dried and painted.

[TonyH3]

with the bed liner, what is the finish like?? ruff? can you guys take a close up shot?

[H3.007]

I had my grill, bumper, and tail light guards all Rhinoed. No problems a year later.

[wpage]

Used regular rust-oleum spray on the chrome like on plastic GM product. Works great except the nos els clogs even when turning upside down and clearing like the directions explain...
Must be good for their product sales

[sanfoja]

Originally Posted by TonyH3

I wanted to paint the chrome on the front of the H3. What are you guys using, will it chip? steps to get it right??


thanks in advance..

You can check out this post for my newly painted H2 grille...

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=33144

Grille off ebay $98 delivered, $15 worth of paint and about 3 hrs total time, prep, prime and two coats. Not including time between coats

Like I posted in the above link, I used one of those spray can holders with the pistol grip and man does that make using a spray can awesome, better control and easier on the hands/fingers too...just a tip if you are gonna give it a whirl.