[SML] Painting Chrome

[Bruce]

On Sunday, January 13, 2019 5:38:14 PM CST, jdunfee12--- via Stagecraft 
wrote:
> 2nd task; I have a modern-built chrome wheel chair, with 
> bicycle type wheels, that looks like something from a century 
> ago, with its wood and wicker seats. But, the chrome isn't at 
> all period, so, I need to somehow paint it.
> Aside from sand-blasting, to roughen the metal before painting, 
> is there any other approach I can take.  I would ideally like a 
> brass or bronze look, but a back wrought iron look is OK as 
> well.

  Do you want to be able to return the frame to it's chromed state 
afterward or is the painted state intended to be permanent?  Most metal 
primers just need a mechanical 'tooth' to do their job so a flap disc on a 
grinder would get that job done.  You could also use a nitric acid etch if 
you are truly stuck on painting.  This is a toxic and dangerous process 
however.

  Might I suggest a powdercoat process instead?  Suprisingly easy with a 
couple of IR lamps or just ship it off to the nearest powdercoat shop.

Just a $.02 thought.

:Bruce Cooper
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Itinerant Stagehand