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#472119 07/18/22 09:31 AM
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Hello to all. I'm looking to paint the inside of the vertical slats on my re-chromed 1936 grill and wondering what might work best for painting chrome. I was told that sign paint works best but wondering about any prep before hand. Any suggestions from those who have tried this?

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Many people have been pleased with the results using “sign” paint such as One Shot.

As with any painting project, the preparation is critical especially for adhesion.

Whether or not you use a primer depends upon the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

For painting chrome 2 preparations steps make the real difference. One is to lightly scuff the chrome with a fine abrasive such steel wool, Scotchbrite pads, or sandpaper. You want to break the gloss.

After you have done that thoroughly wipe the surface with some type of surface cleaner that does not leave a residue. Many auto body shops use a grease and wax cleaner or a product sold as “paint prep” just before painting. Some people use acetone for this step.


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Just don't try to sand blast the chrome for an etch. The process that is used now is not like the old one and the chrome is likely to bubble and peel.

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Krylon has a paint called Fusion All-In-One primer and paint combined. On the can, it claims 5-times stronger adhesion. Since it claims it can be used on plastic, ceramic and glass, I would think it would work on chrome. I haven't tried it yet, but I plan to try it on some hubcaps.


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I imagine that you would have to scuff up the chrome first to give it a rough surface to stick to.


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