How well bonded is the black paint? Perhaps you can try to strip away some of the black paint to see what the trim looks like underneath. It could've been scuffed and primed with etching primer. I assume you're trying to revert back to the original chrome. Depending on how scuffed the chrome is, you may end up keeping the trim parts painted....or do what Donavan did to his chrome, doing a brushed stainless look, which I feel looks great and subtle in appearance.Hello, quick question. I bought a 80 Malibu and the trim was painted black. Is there any way I can remove the paint without ruining the original chrome. I’m worried paint stripper will remove the finish as well.
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Yeah, I’m trying to go back to the original. I was just worried that paint stripper would kill the original chrome finish. It looks like it’s just a layer of black sprayed over everything. From what I can tell there is no primer.How well bonded is the black paint? Perhaps you can try to strip away some of the black paint to see what the trim looks like underneath. It could've been scuffed and primed with etching primer. I assume you're trying to revert back to the original chrome.
I could understand your concern about compromising the chrome. You can try a small area that's somewhat hidden or barely noticeable. Another thought would be to have the trim parts soda blasted. It would strip the paint without harming, or compromising the chrome finish. Then again, it would entail having to remove all the trim parts to be able to work on them reasonably. Either way, it might still require that you remove the trim.Yeah, I’m trying to go back to the original. I was just worried that paint stripper would kill the original chrome finish. It looks like it’s just a layer of black sprayed over everything. From what I can tell there is no primer.
I have no problem removing the trim so that’s not a concern to me. Im planning on painting the car. Im just hoping it’s not scuffed or sanded beyond repair underneath. Thank you for help!!!!I could understand your concern about compromising the chrome. You can try a small area that's somewhat hidden or barely noticeable. Another thought would be to have the trim parts soda blasted. It would strip the paint without harming, or compromising the chrome finish. Then again, it would entail having to remove all the trim parts to be able to work on them reasonably. Either way, it might still require that you remove the trim.
You can probably use oven cleaner to strip the trim. I used to use to strip anodizing from aluminum. I’m sure you’ll have to polish the trim back up anyway.Hello, quick question. I bought a 80 Malibu and the trim was painted black. Is there any way I can remove the paint without ruining the original chrome. I’m worried paint stripper will remove the finish as well.
Thanks.
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