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Old 10-22-2009, 11:28 PM
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painting over chrome?
alright ive got an 04 f140 with chrome bumpers and im changing a few thnings and i just dont think the chrome is going to match so whats the dealio with painting chrome is that even possible to have a good paintjob over chrome? i just hear alot about it not lasting long or even not sticking

as much input as possible would be great thanks

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Old 10-22-2009, 11:53 PM
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nope. your gonna have to have them sand blasted and then either painted or powder coated which seems to be cheaper.
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Old 10-23-2009, 01:32 PM
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nope. Your gonna have to have them sand blasted and then either painted or powder coated which seems to be cheaper.
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Old 10-23-2009, 03:24 PM
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thanks man, so your saying it is possible it just needs to be sand blasted and then powder coated?
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Old 10-23-2009, 03:47 PM
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Yup sand blasting will leave you with bare metal and the you can go which ever way you want, paint powdercoat, line-x
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sounds good man i appreciate it
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