What grit should I use to prep chrome?

[bluegiller]

Hey guys I have some ghetto-fabulous all chrome 22" rims on my suburban that I would like to black the centers out on.

I believe green or brown scotchbrite should do the trick. (?)

Also, do you guys think that my hobby gun will transfer enough voltage to do the rims?

Thanks

[bluegiller]

Re: What grit should I use to prep chrome?

come on guys, let me know if at least I'm on the right track.

thanks

[pickleboy]

Re: What grit should I use to prep chrome?

scotch brite pads might work if you are using transparent colors but if you are using solids i would sand the surface with a 320 grit paper. then all the normal steps. degrease powder and cure. as for the hobby gun being able to work it should do the trick. try this shoot the back side and cure. if it is not as good as you want then preheat the wheel and shoot them warm(around 150-200 degrees) then cure as normal.

[bluegiller]

Re: What grit should I use to prep chrome?

Thanks a lot.

[tavo1765]

Re: What grit should I use to prep chrome?

Clean the surface and use a phosphate primer, if you scuff the finish your going to see it when coating with translucents. Only scuff up the chrome when using solid colors.