hi everyone
from previous threads, I know the red is maranello (excuse the spelling), but wondering about the black ... is it gloss, semi-gloss or matt? And I guessing some primer first? Any other tips greatly appreciated, it's one of those jobs I'm dreading ..
cheers frank
Gloss black - no primer
Ken
Thanks Ken!
Quote from: mcl1959 on June 21, 2009, 09:46:07 PM
Gloss black - no primer
Ken
Shouldn't they be etched so the paint will stick to the Chrome properly ??? ??? ??? ???........FC427.......
Depends if you're replicating original or not - originals used enamel paint over a stencil straight onto chrome. Etching is OK to make paint stick better.
Ken
I painted some hubcaps with enamel onto the chrome.
1) Wash the hubcaps thoroughly with degreaser.
2) Knock out any dents.
3) Wash the hubcaps when you're doing teh dishes. here's a chance to volunteer for a job for your missus. Make sure you scrub them very well.
4) Rinse them off very well.
5) Let 'em dry.
6) Apply paint. When I did the black, I put it on thick, so that it settled into a smooth, brush mark free surface.
7) Put tehm away for a week or two to dry.
Now, when I use a pressure blaster on those hubcaps, teh paint will not lift. It adheres to teh surface like it is chemically bonded. At that time, i used 'ordinary' gloss red, as i was having some trouble getting Marinello Red in an enamel.
I did do an FJ hubcap for my father, as a clock, using Marinello Red Lacquer, brushed on. It sticks reasonably well too.