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Offline coupman35

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What is the best way to remove chrome
« on: October 26, 2009 - 09:04:53 PM »
Hi id like to paint my mirrors ,they still have some chrome on them what can i use to get the chrome off or shude i sand them and paint them thanks for the help .
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Offline 73Chally

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Re: What is the best way to remove chrome
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2009 - 09:06:18 PM »
Rough them up then spray a self etching primer.  That's how mine were done and no problems at all.

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Re: What is the best way to remove chrome
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2009 - 09:16:49 PM »
Thanks man il try that for shure  :2thumbs:
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Offline e-tek

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Re: What is the best way to remove chrome
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2009 - 11:17:39 PM »
Use 320 dry or 400 wet before the Etching primer. I sprayed mine trim black and think they look great!