Topic: Line-x-ing the powerbar

[oHIobellboy]

Just sand it down. No need to take brake fluid to it. You don't want it melting the plastic.

[R3D DR4G0N]

Just sand it down. No need to take brake fluid to it. You don't want it melting the plastic.

I dont need to strip it, just sand it?  am i right though about the 600 grit?  Ive never really painted anything before :P  i will however need to probably strip the 3+ coats of krylon fusion off of my bowtie if im going to put the undercoating on that as well.  thank you!

Jon

[oHIobellboy]

You're correct. Just sand it with the 600 and you should be good.

[R3D DR4G0N]

ok,  I will post pics when the time comes.  Ill make sure to get at least 2 cans of undercoating, for i will be shooting the whole thing probably 3 times or so.  Thank you!

Jon

[R3D DR4G0N]

Hi Everyone!  Just wanted to update you all on where I am with line-x-ing my grille, Im not doing it, and thats the bad news.  The good news is, I'm actually stepping up and using duplicolor spray-on truck bedliner.  It goes on thin, so I should have no problems with it at all.

There were also a lot of different techniques out there, for when it comes to painting over chrome pieces.  But i stuck with it, and found one that seems to be a lot less of a hassle (versus using chemicals and what not).  I plan on using a scotch-brite pad to scuff the surfaces that I want to apply bed liner, apply 2 coats of duplicolor etching primer, then either a primer sealer, a coat or two of flat black krylon fusion (which requires additional funds), or just go ahead and apply 3 coats of DC spray on bedliner.  I will make sure to do a write up as well for it.

Thank you!
Jon