Posted January 18, 200817 yr comment_234518 Is there any pictures of a Z that has had the chrome trim blacked out? I've always hated chrome. To me it just looks cheesy. What I'd like to do is paint the trim flat black and only leave the bumpers chrome. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26794-blacked-out-chrome-trim/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 200817 yr comment_234524 Not blacked out but "redded" out. PO painted everything red...not my cup of tea and will be fixed, but here are a couple of shots for you. Strange...photos are coming up as links... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26794-blacked-out-chrome-trim/#findComment-234524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 200817 yr comment_234537 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=128025 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26794-blacked-out-chrome-trim/#findComment-234537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 200817 yr Author comment_234563 Thanks! That white one is exactly what I was looking for. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26794-blacked-out-chrome-trim/#findComment-234563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 200817 yr comment_234620 Only the bumpers are chrome. Everything else is stainless steel. You'd need to key it (roughen it up) to paint to stick. Best best would be to get it powder coated if you want it to last. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26794-blacked-out-chrome-trim/#findComment-234620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 21, 200817 yr comment_234886 to have continued success with painted chrome, you need to sand the chrome. It is best if you make it to the nickel layer beneath. Then prime with epoxy followed by your color coat. I have had real good luck with this procedure for many years. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26794-blacked-out-chrome-trim/#findComment-234886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 21, 200817 yr comment_234900 they make a black tape that is designed to stick to "chrome" trim. it's on ebay all the time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26794-blacked-out-chrome-trim/#findComment-234900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 10, 200817 yr comment_240021 I painted mine about 20yrs ago and it is still on. I used something called Trim Black, it think it is still available. It is a self etching paint and covered well and has never peeled. Unfortunatley, I would like to get it off now and put the car back closer to its original appearance. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26794-blacked-out-chrome-trim/#findComment-240021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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