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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 02:14 PM
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Is it possible to paint over chrome if I cannot obtain any self-etching primer? I am stationed in Germany and have had no luck finding self-etching primer.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 02:00 PM
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You can sand it before you paint.. That should help
 
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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Have it powder coated.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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I use this:

Works good. Just use 220 grit paper to rough it up first.It is made for plastic but works good on metal. Or get some etching primer.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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I used Plasti-Dip on the belt guard and it worked great. No sanding, no primer. If you don't like it you can peel it off.
 
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