I want to paint the chrome front bumper and grill and the rear bumper to match my Galaxy black LE. I could only find a couple posts about this yet. I just wanted to know if anyone has done this or taken it to a paint shop to have it done? Also, does anyone know a reliable auto body painter in the SoCal area where I could get this done? Thanks!
Painting chrome bumper & grill on SE/LE
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I want to paint the chrome front bumper and grill and the rear bumper to match my Galaxy black LE. I could only find a couple posts about this yet. I just wanted to know if anyone has done this or taken it to a paint shop to have it done? Also, does anyone know a reliable auto body painter in the SoCal area where I could get this done? Thanks!
I have been told by every bodyshop I've talked to that painting chrome is not a good idea. Your best bet is to trade with someone who has a black XE or buy the parts and have them painted then sell your chrome. That's what I'm doing. The hardest part is the front bumper, the XE bumper is totally different. I think for the time being I'm just doing the grill, mirror caps and door handles till I can build up the funds for the rest.SDGator said:
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I have a smoke grill if anyone wants to trade....I already shelled out $400 plus for the bumper...(insurance paid for that, accident...)
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when will the bumper cover be available or is it already.
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Don't try to paint over the chrome. Have it sand blasted then painted.
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HEMI HUNTER be right. But you can sand it too. Its a plating. As long as it is bonded well to what it is plating (your grille, bumper et-cetera) your fine. Be SURE to put on an etch primer on metal projects and a two part primer on anything your painting then your Galaxy base coat and clear. BOOM. DONE.
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