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Chrome Removal 700 88

posted by  someone claiming to be RAS on  Thu Nov 9 14:04 CST 2000 [RELATED]

In the process of doing some body mods to my '88 760 Turbo. Wanna update the look a little -- particularly taking off the chrome plating under the door moldings. Any suggestions for its removal with minimal damage to the paint underneath. Also want to remove the chrome around windows -- or black it out. Any suggestions for the chrome's removal or painting would be appreciated!







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    Re: Chrome Removal 700 88

    posted by  someone claiming to be Keith Hendrickson on  Thu Nov 9 15:49 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    I've been down this road before....and here's how I did it. First I scuffed up the chrome with Scotch-Brite abrasive pads (From an auto body supply store...get the red ones.) Then, an etching primer, and then a semi-gloss black paint. (Also from an auto body supply store...I can't remember what the products are called...but the manufacturer is "SEM") Scuff the parts really well...and mask well. I like to mask twice...once to scuff, and then unmask and clean the area. Remask, and spray the primer and paint. The first car I did was 3 years ago...and it's holding up quite well.

    Keith






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