What happens if I don't use etch?

[CRASH]

I have to paint a bike name on a chrome guard in black. The only black primer I can find for less than $22 is not etch.

If I don't use etch, will the primer just scrape right off? Will etch grab it and be strong enough to make it worth $22?

 

[deven_science]

If you use a brush and paint on with One Shot paint, it'll stay on. That's the paint that pinstripers use, and it'll last on chrome for a long time.

 

[CRASH]

Thanks for that tip. I know its sign paint, but where can it be purchased?

 

[Big Ape]

Hey Crash, anytime that I paint on chrome, I use duplicolor adhesion promoter. If the chrome is clean it will stick. The adhesion promoter is clear, it was originally designed so that you can spray a candy color over the chrome for a anodized look. But, it works fine with solid colors too.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Hey Crash, anytime that I paint on chrome, I use duplicolor adhesion promoter. If the chrome is clean it will stick. The adhesion promoter is clear, it was originally designed so that you can spray a candy color over the chrome for a anodized look. But, it works fine with solid colors too.

Agreed, I painted a chrome rat trap fork with it, then black, it's been really durable. You can get the adhesion promoter at Advance Auto or any chain parts store...good luck bro!


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[deven_science]

One Shot (if you go that way) is sometimes tough to find, other than online. There's an art supply store that has a limited selection of colors, but there's a autobody supply store that has all kinds. I just Googled One Shot to find a supplier near me.

 

[CRASH]

Found 1-shot at my local auto paint store, but they didn't have flat black, only gloss. So I went to O'Reilly and got the adhesion promoter and regular black primer.

Thanks for the tips!

You can see the results here: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/mbbo-class-1-the-judge-5.86530/page-7#post-876095