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Old 06-01-2010 | 12:32 PM
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Hello, I am wanting to spray paint a few chrome pieces on my bike flat or semi flat black. I was just wanting to see if there was a very durable spray paint that anyone else uses or could suggest?

I went to my local auto parts store and it seemed like all they had was spray paint for rusty applications.

Thanks very much.
 
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Old 06-03-2010 | 04:00 AM
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I went to O'Riley auto and purchased VHT Wrinkle paint for valve covers. I used #400 grit wet/dry sandpaper to rough up the chrome. Then used a "self etching primer" on the roughed up chrome, 3 coats. Then 3 coats of the VHT and 30min in the oven per the cans direction and here it is. I painted this 1 year ago and it still looks great. I painted the outside part and left the center chrome. The finish matches the black on the motor exactly. good luck.


 
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Old 06-03-2010 | 02:28 PM
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Wow! that looks great. I am going to be painting my sissy bar. Thanks for the help.
 
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