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Old 03-30-2010 | 03:55 PM
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Painting chrome tips..
I've heard there is black paint that will paint stainless steel, ive searched a few stores in my town with no luck.. anyone know where i can find some? It's high heat durable. thanks.
 
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Old 03-30-2010 | 08:15 PM
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^ Any paint will paint stainless. You just need to make sure you use self etching primer!
 
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Old 03-30-2010 | 09:59 PM
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x2. Sand the hell out of it, etching primer, paint with high temp paint, clear with high temp clear, wetsand orange peel with 2000 grit. Walla.
 
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Old 03-30-2010 | 10:13 PM
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^ All that to be beat up by rock chips and crap... It will look great for some pictures though!
 
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Old 03-31-2010 | 08:26 AM
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I'd use the engine enamel stuff for the color coat. Supposed to be able to withstand very high heat.
 
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