Question: Which Sand Paper type is best for Removing Chrome from Tail Trims?
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bought some chrome tail light trims I want to Brabus Bullitify...
I need to know which type of sandpaper is the best kind to buy that wont gouge the plastic but still strong enough to take off all the chrome so I can then paint them black...
So far the 2 Grits I bought (300 & 400) have been ineffective and just scuffed the surface...
basically need to sand the chrome and paint black like this:
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thanks in advance for your sanding tips!
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I need to know which type of sandpaper is the best kind to buy that wont gouge the plastic but still strong enough to take off all the chrome so I can then paint them black...
So far the 2 Grits I bought (300 & 400) have been ineffective and just scuffed the surface...
basically need to sand the chrome and paint black like this:
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/Ron_Jr/Darth/_DSC5734.jpg)
thanks in advance for your sanding tips!
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300 / 400 are way too fine of a grit. I would start with some 150 grit or so being careful not to sand any further than you need to. You also need to be careful to apply the same amount of pressure / time over the entire surface. It's more about doing it carefully than about using too low of a grit. Once you finish with the 100 grit you can step back up to that 300 / 400 to smooth out the marks left by the 150 grit. You don't want the surface to be too smooth when you paint it as the paint wont have a good surface to adhere to. At the same time of couse you don't want the surface so rough that it shows through the paint.
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Don't sand at all.... but if you must, start 150 wet/dry with water.. then use 250 wet again, then 600 wet again. Then buy specially formulated plastic primer & spray 2-3 thin coats, let dry, sand with 600, then color coat with 2-3 thin coats.
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A red scotch brite pad is what i have always used for sanding chrome whether it be the inside of headlights, or trim. I always preferred it because it last wayyyyyyy longer and doesnt leave much dust after wards.
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I disagree. Plastic primer is for plastic, not plastic coated in chrome. Maybe it works alright with the right primer, but it isn't going to work as well as a proper sanding prep. I read your post again, you mentioned the primer as part of the sanding process, not part of the painting-over-chrome process. Maybe you should read it again? ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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You said: "Plastic primer sticks really well to plastic / chrome IF TREATED" - what on Earth does that mean? If treated with what?
Plastic primer is not designed to be used on chrome, even if it is chrome over plastic. It is best to sand it. You just aren't making sense.
Plastic primer is not designed to be used on chrome, even if it is chrome over plastic. It is best to sand it. You just aren't making sense.
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You're done? I'm from NYC too - what does that mean? Have you gone off your meds? I was merely disagreeing about painting / priming over a chromed finish. You've gone crazy I'm afraid.
Edit: I've read your posts for the 3rd time.
I was merely responding to the part where you said "don't sand at all... but if you must..." The part you posted about the process IF YOU SAND sounded perfectly fine to me. I was simply expressing my disagreement about the "don't sand at all" part. I agree that primer should be used, after sanding. What a mess! Can we burn this thread to the ground and start over?
Edit: I've read your posts for the 3rd time.
I was merely responding to the part where you said "don't sand at all... but if you must..." The part you posted about the process IF YOU SAND sounded perfectly fine to me. I was simply expressing my disagreement about the "don't sand at all" part. I agree that primer should be used, after sanding. What a mess! Can we burn this thread to the ground and start over?
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You're done? I'm from NYC too - what does that mean? Have you gone off your meds? I was merely disagreeing about painting / priming over a chromed finish. You've gone crazy I'm afraid.
Edit: I've read your posts for the 3rd time.
I was merely responding to the part where you said "don't sand at all... but if you must..." The part you posted about the process IF YOU SAND sounded perfectly fine to me. I was simply expressing my disagreement about the "don't sand at all" part. I agree that primer should be used, after sanding. What a mess! Can we burn this thread to the ground and start over?![rolf](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
Edit: I've read your posts for the 3rd time.
I was merely responding to the part where you said "don't sand at all... but if you must..." The part you posted about the process IF YOU SAND sounded perfectly fine to me. I was simply expressing my disagreement about the "don't sand at all" part. I agree that primer should be used, after sanding. What a mess! Can we burn this thread to the ground and start over?
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I guess I have to be the mature one and ignore you from this point. Goodbye.
rb23lb - I'm sorry that we've pillaged your thread. At least your question was answered.
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