Has anyone used this on their chrome with any success? There are a few pieces of chrome I want to black out and thought this may be an alternative to the hassle of blasting or stripping it to paint or PC. I did a search, but nothing came up.
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CB

 

That looks interesting. Post up the results if you go through with it.

 

I've used it before on chrome-plated plastic trim parts with a lot of success. Very durable as far as resisting weather. Never used it on any parts that were subject to mechanical abrasion. I wouldn't use it anywhere that fuel or oil might contact the surface. The top coat is very vulnerable to any petroleum spills.

You may be disappointed since you used the term "black-out" - the sheen of the chrome shows through the coating. Final result looks more like chrome in low light rather than a true blacked-out finish.

 

Ya, I understand the paint is translucent. They do say you can put several coats on to darken it further. I was thinking it would be a good contrast to the black and the chrome that I have on the bike, guess I will have to try it to find out.
Thanks for the input,
CB

 

I just give the chrome a good wet sanding with 300-400 grit wet sanding paper. The chrome should have a good dull / brushed looking finish. Then I apply a few coats of self etching primer (bonds itself to any metal surface, not just cover it). After is is completely dry. You can give it a nice light wet sanding. Clean it and prep it for paint and then paint it what ever color you want. I used John Deere Blitz Black and their gloss black. I like it because their paint is designed for out door / abusive use and stands up to wear. The key is to good surface prep on the chrome.

 

This looks very interesting. I think this would be very cool to contrast the gloss and flat black on my bike.

 

Now I wounder how it would look if used on aluminum type wheels

Kinda reminds me of the Candy Apple paints from back in the 60's, Base coat of gold/silver or color, then a coat of any translucent color, then clear coat of gloss/semi-gloss/mat finish, depending on wanted results.

 

ive done a few small parts i had laying around. I like it pretty well so far. yes, you can change the look by adding more coats til you are happy with the results.