Can you paint chrome?

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You can paint over chrome, but it is not as simple as just grabbing a brush and starting to paint.

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When you are painting something, it is usually necessary to put in a bit of time and effort to prepare the surface you would like to paint on, otherwise the paint will not stick.

Surface Preparation

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The first thing you need to do is to clean the surface properly with dish liquid and warm water.

Cleaning Your Chrome

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Next, you will need to sand the chrome. Start by using heavy grit sandpaper, such as 120-grit.

Sanding

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If there are any holes on the item you are painting, or damaged areas on the surface now is a good time to fill them with a metal filler.

Filling Damaged Areas

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Take some time to cover up the surface you are painting on, whether it is a table or the floor to prevent the paint from creating a mess.

Priming and Painting

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Prior to applying the paint, you will need to apply a primer. Faucets and other objects that will be exposed to water need to be coated with a specialty primer.

Priming and Painting

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It is time to paint. Automotive paint will work for surfaces exposed to water; latex and acrylic paint for metal will work on any other surface type.

Painting