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Painting chrome bumpers?

Postby tourniquet » March 24th, 2014, 8:03 pm

ok guys, I'm looking for some advice on the best way/ people to go about painting over a rear chrome bumper. Thus far I'm thinking:
1. Sandblast, prime, paint....
2. Hand sand, etching primer, paint...
3. Plastidip: I've had zero experience with this, but I'm curious to hear how it's held up for those that have used it.
4. Spray on/ roll on bedliner :oops:
5. Powder coat
6. Vinyl wrap
7. Sell the forking thing and install a steel bumper :lol:

Feel free to offer any suggestions/ opinions.

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Re: Painting chrome bumpers?

Postby VexXx Dogg » March 24th, 2014, 9:06 pm

My vote is with powdercoat, but that's just me.

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Re: Painting chrome bumpers?

Postby 4X4 Trinidad » April 7th, 2014, 10:46 am

agreed, powder coat/ vinyl are easier alternatives. once that chrome bumper gets dented or scratched its easy to see, hard to fix and expensive to replace.

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Re: Painting chrome bumpers?

Postby tourniquet » April 8th, 2014, 8:33 pm

forgot I posted this yes. thanks for the suggestions you two; I think I'll end up taking the powder coating route, and maybe in the future look into having one fabricated.

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