Paint and Body Tech: The RIGHT Way To Paint Chrome, So It Actually Lasts, Doesn’t Flake, And Looks Great

During the monochromatic paint craze of the 1980s and 1990s, there were a LOT of chrome parts getting painted to match the body color of whatever hot rod, muscle car, or custom truck they were on. But chrome sucks to paint. I guess painting it doesn’t suck, but getting paint to stay on it can if you don’t do it right. Luckily, Jeremy Bumpus is going to share some tips, tricks, and techniques that you can use to make sure your chrome trim, bumpers, etc take paint well and keep it on.

We love it when our painting friends share information like this and I know that it will come in handy when I decide to paint some of my own chrome parts later this year. Check out the video below and let us know if you learned some things in the comments!

Video Description:

Painting chrome is one of the easiest ways to ruin a part if you don’t prep it correctly. In this video, I walk you through the right way to paint chrome so it actually sticks, lasts, and doesn’t peel six months later. And Everything you need to know about high Solids Clear Coat!

This is the exact process we use in the shop—no shortcuts, no myths, just proven steps that work on trim, brackets, and other chrome parts.

In this video, you’ll learn: • Why paint fails on chrome • The critical prep step most people skip • What grit to sand chrome with (and what not to use) • When to use adhesion promoter vs epoxy • How to seal chrome before paint • Tips to avoid peeling, flaking, and fisheyes If you’re building a hot rod, restoring a classic, or just want your paint job to last, this is a must-watch.

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