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Paint chrome parts to look like shiny gold?


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Title says it all. I have a repair build I am beginning and Ive never liked the way the chrome parts look compared against the gold wheels. I want the chrome to look like shiny gold. Whats the best way to do this?

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If the chrome is still good on the parts the most common method is to spray the chrome with candy yellow or orange, it depends on the gold tone you want. I would test it on some scrap pieces since you are trying to match your wheels to see what gets you closer.

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Try out furnature touch up markers. I purchaced a set at my local building supply for just a couple of dollars and have used them for gold toning chrome parts. You can put more than one coat on to darken the tone and with a set you can choose what type of tint you want. In the set I have the light oak makes the chrome look like gold and the darker ones make the chrome look like brass. Keith

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