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How ROUGH to sand Chrome or Just Use Etching Primer?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Metal_Bob, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. Metal_Bob

    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    Exactly how rough do you need to sand old partially rusty chrome in order for normal/rusty Rustoleum primer to adhere properly?

    I thought I roughed it up enough and removed enough rust and flakes. But this morning, the paint seem to barely be adhering to the chrome. I'd rather not waste a can of gloss paint just to have it flake off in a month.

    Should I just wire wheel off the primer and reprime it with the self etching primer?

    It's only a rear luggage rack that I'm painting gloss black, but I don't want to have to repaint it as soon as fall.

    FYI: Its all rattle can applications.
     
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    if it were me I would, but lets see what other ppl have to say. I'm not paint expert lol.
     
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    I suck at painting - It doesn't have to be showroom perfect, but it does have to stick at least a year :p
     
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    Do a search for "painting chrome" here. You'll get a bunch of useful threads. This is the process I used as I shared with Frankenbiker..

     
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