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Blacking out chrome

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by FatalFoxCry, Oct 10, 2017.

  1. Oct 10, 2017 at 10:57 PM
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    FatalFoxCry

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    Hello everyone, I'm new to the site. But i must say i love this site for the tacomas. I'm currently in the process of building my first truck which is an amazing 1997 Tacoma SR5 3.4L 4x4. My questing is, what isthe best way to black my chrome out. I plan on blacking EVERY chrome piece of my truck. Whats the best/most durable way to do so?
     
  2. Oct 10, 2017 at 11:13 PM
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    Indy

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    Strip and powder coat is probably the most durable. Then paint. For quick and simple, derp it.
     
  3. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:58 AM
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    Dalandser

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    I've been using rustoleum professional spray paint and like it better than the rusto bed liner I used to use. They've got flat and glossy. If you're going to clear coat anything you paint with rattle cans, get flat spray paint - it lays down flatter and easier than gloss. The clear coat will get it glossy after so you end up with the same (but better) result. Done two sets of wheels this way. Pics of chrome parts? Sand them first so they're nice and dull before you paint them for long lasting results!
     
  4. Oct 11, 2017 at 2:14 AM
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    TacoGlenn

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    nzbrock

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    The best way to prep chrome is to remove the chrome, and the best way to do that is sandblasting.

    Once you do that you can prime and paint like anything else.
     
  6. Oct 11, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Consider what you'll do when the murdered out fad fades away............ or you decide to sell and prospective buyers are beyond that phase.

    I'm not a dipper, but at least you'd have the option to peel it off if you wished.
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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    FatalFoxCry

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    Thank you guys. I appreciate the replies. I don't plan on reversing back to the chrome. I personally hate chrome on a truck, always have. So being blacked out will stay.
     
  8. Oct 11, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    skeezix

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    AMEN!
     
  9. Oct 11, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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    Oven cleaner removes chrome, just an FYI. Worked great on my grill, not so good on my bumper.

    As for the 'murdered out' phase going away, I don't see that happening anytime soon since cars have been murdered out for ages. My mom drove a 1987 Monte Carlo, murdered out in the 80's/90's. My grandpa had a murdered out truck back in the 60's and he had a black on black Screaming Chicken in the 70's. His Volvo and Caddy were both black on black. They might of had touches of chrome on them, but he did remove most of it and made it black. I had a murdered out BMX when I was 8. Black on black on black will always be a popular car/bike/truck color.
     
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