Can my Chrome bumber be painted?

[INeverLose]

I want my chrome bumper painted like the Limited ones, So I took it to Earl Sceib Auto Body and they told me "you can't paint chrome, it won't stick". Is this true? They said I would have to dip it in powder coat and it would cost around $1000.00 I wanted to save money by painting it instead of buying a Limited bumper. Has anyone tried to paint one?

[TexBiker]

You can paint chrome, but you'll need to do a lot of prep. Sanding/blasting, primer, paint, etc. Or you can paint it with bedliner if you like that look.

Personally, I think you'd be better off buying a Limited bumper.

[BBS-BOY]

Originally Posted by INeverLose

I want my chrome bumper painted like the Limited ones, So I took it to Earl Sceib Auto Body and they told me "you can't paint chrome, it won't stick". Is this true? They said I would have to dip it in powder coat and it would cost around $1000.00 I wanted to save money by painting it instead of buying a Limited bumper. Has anyone tried to paint one?

Hi, I have run a painted chrome bumper for 7 years on my 2000 tundra, & yesterday I painted the chrome front bumper on my 2007 Tundra, Here's how, sand well with a D/A sander with 80 grit disc, wash clean, spray 2 coats black epoxy primer,wait 20 mins,spray 2 coats Matching base coat, wait 20 mins, spray 2 coats urethane clearcoat, Dry over night ,re assemble & install. good luck.

[Toxarch]

You can also acid etch the chrome, then use an adhesion promoter, then primer and paint.

[INeverLose]

Originally Posted by BBS-BOY

Hi, I have run a painted chrome bumper for 7 years on my 2000 tundra, & yesterday I painted the chrome front bumper on my 2007 Tundra, Here's how, sand well with a D/A sander with 80 grit disc, wash clean, spray 2 coats black epoxy primer,wait 20 mins,spray 2 coats Matching base coat, wait 20 mins, spray 2 coats urethane clearcoat, Dry over night ,re assemble & install. good luck.

Thanks for the info. Do you have pictures of the finished product?

[Mickey]

Originally Posted by INeverLose

Thanks for the info. Do you have pictures of the finished product?

Your avitar is very funny.

[BBS-BOY]

Originally Posted by INeverLose

Thanks for the info. Do you have pictures of the finished product?

Hi, Ihave posted pics in the Photo Gallery. Black d/c with BBS wheels.

[INeverLose]

Originally Posted by BBS-BOY

Hi, Ihave posted pics in the Photo Gallery. Black d/c with BBS wheels.

Cool pics. I had a question about debaging that maybe you can help me with. I removed the logo's but I can't get that adhesive off my truck. I've tried a few adhesive remover sprays but they didn't work. What did you use?

[BBS-BOY]

Hi, I used de-natured alcohol,from home depot, and some heat from a hair dryer, to soften it up & then just roll it off with your fingers or a towel.be careful with the alcohol it is very flammable . good luck with it ....