Painting on chrome?

[Timbo]

I think I know the answer... I have a chrome front mudguard, instead of getting it dechromed can it be painted leaving some exposed chrome?

[Andy Pickering]

Im pretty sure ive seen this done Timbo..getting flash backs of it done on a scooter in the 80s..lil deuce scoot maybe ?? Not sure but have seen it

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[Timbo]

Would be interested to know if it's a specialised job...anyone...

[oktc123]

Try Dave Dickinson's (custom scooter painter) website as he has a procedure for painting on chrome.

[philhnottm]

Theres a guy in nottingham who has a work shop in Hucknall called Sam (surname escapes me) been featured in scootering a few episodes ago.

I think he masks off scrapes the old chrome off then sprays . He's just done a Vespa with a Quadrophenia theme which has been seen in a few custom shows.

I can always find his number if you want it

Phil

[Timbo]

That would be helpful thanks also I have sent DD an email..

[warts]

Lots of classic britbikes have paint/chrome tanks etc so it can be done sufficiently well to withstand lots of rubbing and chaffing.
A few years ago there was a company at the Stafford demonstrating the painting side - tanks already chromed - but painted there, looked splendid with all the lining and such.
Lewis Templeton http://mysite.verizon.net/resoo5nd/
Cycle Garden (http://www.cyclegarden.com/ may be worth a look) in the states does tanks for Guzzi eldorado's which look nice. Other attractive stuff on their site too.

[philhnottm]

http://www.custompaintnottingham.co.uk/

Ask for Sam

[Train Driver]

Buy a new one and keep the shiny one as a shaving mirror

[Timbo]

Mr DD responded to an email

Yes I can do that no problem, with chrome I use a special clear from House of Kolor that alows you to lacquer chrome and / or paint on it.
Regards Dave