M1RK3D

i wanna paint my crome trim around my grill black i hate the crome trim, im just not sure a good way to paint that plastic crome trim i dont want it falling apart pealing and whatnot, i want it to last after i paint it here is some pics of the trim.

thanks for any input, i also wanna do my bumpers to

zmadams

Well it isn't really permanent but I used plasti dip to do all the chrome pieces on my truck, I don't like chrome at all. If you want something more permanent you could look at various types of DIY Berliners or if you wanna have somebody else do it you could get them powder coated.
Here's some pics of my truck how it used to be...



And with the bumpers (and emblems) done.




And with the grille, emblems, bumpers, and headlights done.




I hope this helps!

imphqd

This is my truck with chrome then I painted them white.

HOLDFAST

Mind sharing how you did this and how it's holding up?

KC-F150

That looks really good!!

imphqd

I didn't personally do it but had a friend that has his own shop do. It was acid etched and then primed with a adhesion promoter painted and cleared. If done properly it last just like any good paint job will. A lot of shops don't want to take the time to do proper prep work. I love it and it makes a wold of difference.

cyberdude47

I just did my bumpers chrome to black. Sand them good with 80 grit or use a red scotch bright pad ( a real one from a autobody supply and not a kitchen one from Walmart) after that clean the bejesus out of it with a professional grade pre paint cleaner. Then DP 50 primer, and then your final coats of base/clear. Mines holding up incredibly well

usmc1012

The easiest and cheapest way to turn plastic chrome to black is to clean it, hit it with a red scotch brite pad, clean with paint thinner, adhesion promoter (2 cotes) then about 4 thin coats of color. 3 coats of clear and your done. Makes sure the temp is good for painting and not humid and your good to go. Did my badges on my tocoma and they have held up for 2 years so far with no chipping or pealing and they have been ran through high pressure car washes. No need for primer, the adhesion promoter acts as your primer according to the can instructions. I used all dupli color products. Hope this helps. Do not use 80 grit to sand plastic it will eat it up. If u opt for sand paper use 320 but I would just stick with the scotch brite. Take your time

HOLDFAST

Thanks. It looks really good on your truck