How to "outlaw" a bike concerning chrome?

[Nightsbane]

I am looking to do some heavy modifications to my GZ this spring, and I was wondering what material I should use to black out the chrome? Is it a specific kind of tape or material,a high degree paint? I just want to be able to do it without costing a lot of money.

[JWR]

Prep the chrome then paint.

[blaine]

Prep the chrome then paint.
Yep,flat or satin black will stick well.The aerosol adhesion promoters work well.
:cool: :)

[Rookie Rider]

I used high heat spray paint on my header pipes. Flat black baby !!

[Nightsbane]

Any rattle can, or specific high heat? By prepping the Chrome you do just mean cleaning it off, or something else? Is there any specific danger areas to avoid with the paint?

[JWR]

I would use a light sand paper to ruff up the chrome, then
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=514.


The reason Rookie used the high temp paint was for the exhaust pipe, which regular paint can't stick too.

[Rookie Rider]

Buy bbq grill paint, or radiator paint (high heat spray paint). All i did was spray some WD40 onto a scouring pad and scrub the crap out of it, all over. If you take the exaust off completely, its much easier. And that way you dont have to be careful of painting(spraying) something you dont want painted. Let dry 30 min then spray again . Etc.

[Rookie Rider]

Be sure to wipe of the oils with towel before you paint it.

[alantf]

I'd much sooner use a dremel with a sanding pad. I wouldn't want oil anywhere near where I was going to paint. Oh - and a dose of that stuff that turns rust a solid black colour (just in case) :)That's how I did my rusted engine guard (plus a rattle can of primer, then one of black gloss).[attachment=1:2pb0mqu5]b16.JPG[/attachment:2pb0mqu5][attachment=0:2pb0mqu5]b44.jpg[/attachment:2pb0mqu5]

before & after

[Rookie Rider]

The oil on the scouring pad left the pipes nice n shiny, i almost didnt want to spray paint them. Just wipe the pipes off well with towel or wet napkin before paint goes on. I had no problem doing this.

[Nightsbane]

scouring pad? I am a painting novice, so I just wanted to confirm that the point was to intentionally scratch up the chrome with an abrasive like that?

[Water Warrior 2]

Nightsbane. You want to scuff the surface to roughen it so the paint has some thing to stick to. A very smooth surface will allow the paint to peel off all by itself as it has nothing to really adhere to.

[Rookie Rider]

Even if it did scratch, youre painting it anyway, go for it.

[blaine]

Even if it did scratch, youre painting it anyway, go for it.
As long as you don't use too aggressive of sandpaper.Heavy scratches will not be hid by paint,more the opposite.
:sad: :cuss:

[Rookie Rider]

The rectangle green kitchen scouring pad was perfect with the WD40 sprayed on it. I did the same thing to clean my cast wheels. :)

[blaine]

The rectangle green kitchen scouring pad was perfect with the WD40 sprayed on it. I did the same thing to clean my cast wheels. :)
Agreed. :2tup: :cool:

[Nightsbane]

Alrighty, well then I suppose I shall give it a shot. Thanks.

[Nightsbane]

One other question I did have, is what parts you can/have blacked out? Just the exhaust pipe or other parts as well?

[blaine]

One other question I did have, is what parts you can/have blacked out? Just the exhaust pipe or other parts as well?
Your only limited by your imagination.The signal bodys,rear frame covers,triple tree cover,chain guard or fork bottoms.
:) :cool:

[alantf]

The signal bodys

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[blaine]

The signal bodys

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Signal light body's. ( chrome Part) :) :lol:

[Rookie Rider]

Maybe i'll paint all that to, flat black of course. I also would like to paint the rear suspension red. Just the springs. :)