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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: Angela on December 28, 2011, 07:15:29 PM

Title: 67 GT Fog Lamp Bars: How do I paint over the chrome???
Post by: Angela on December 28, 2011, 07:15:29 PM

After having rechromed the original GT fog lamp bars, I am not sure how to repaint the top of the flat horizontal surface (silver/argent color). Help?  I know that paint does not stick well (if at all) to chrome. Is a self-etching primer sufficient over the new chrome or do I have to take a grinder to the fresh chrome in order for the new paint to stick? What has worked for other folks? Advice appreciated.

Title: Re: 67 GT Fog Lamp Bars: How do I paint over the chrome???
Post by: jwc66k on December 28, 2011, 08:24:27 PM

Just paint it with the argent. Mask the area and do it on a warm day. I've done my 65 GT and 66 GT fog lights that way with no problem along with a couple of other chrome then painted items. Yes, you can scrape off the paint, but that's a good thing if you make a slight error. Chrome is forgiving.
Jim

Title: Re: 67 GT Fog Lamp Bars: How do I paint over the chrome???
Post by: carlite65 on December 28, 2011, 08:27:44 PM

mask it. scuff it with gray pad. use an adhesion promoter then paint. should be just fine.

Title: Re: 67 GT Fog Lamp Bars: How do I paint over the chrome???
Post by: Angela on December 28, 2011, 09:45:51 PM

Thanks guys!

Probably a dumb question, but what specific product are you referring to when you say to use an adhesion promoter?

Title: Re: 67 GT Fog Lamp Bars: How do I paint over the chrome???
Post by: carlite65 on December 28, 2011, 09:48:24 PM

i use a product called 'bulldog'. most paint supply stores will have it or something similar.

Title: Re: 67 GT Fog Lamp Bars: How do I paint over the chrome???
Post by: jwc66k on December 29, 2011, 12:53:02 AM

I wonder how much "adhesion promoter" Ford specifications called for? If you look at factory, in this case I would assume a sub-contractor, chromed then painted items, the masking was done quick, cheap and efficiently before painting, which was also done quick, cheap and efficiently, no extra steps or materials.
Jim