Painted Moustache

[soltys]

For anyone who has painted their front chrome moustache, have you had any problems with the paint not sticking or flaking off over time. I went get my satin white mixed today at the bodyshop and they told me that I'd regret the desicion because even with proper prep, the paint just won't stick. They said that any stone chip or any time I take my car to the pressure washer, the paint will clip and flake. I thought that painting the chome stache was going to be my way out, but I might have to reconsider.

[mcheddadi]

For anyone who has painted their front chrome moustache, have you had any problems with the paint not sticking or flaking off over time. I went get my satin white mixed today at the bodyshop and they told me that I'd regret the desicion because even with proper prep, the paint just won't stick. They said that any stone chip or any time I take my car to the pressure washer, the paint will clip and flake. I thought that painting the chome stache was going to be my way out, but I might have to reconsider.

sand it, prime it, sand it then paint it

[{WBK}Viper]

Yep. Paint wont stick to the chrome looking stuff. Gotta sand it good first.Prime it and then the paint should stick.

[soltys]

I thought that too and even said that I planned on multi-coats with sanding between layers, and a clearcoated finish and was told that it wouldn't matter. They said that even if I was to sand it down to bare plastic, and evey piece of chrome off, that something happens to the plastic when they put the chrome look on that prevents anything from sticking.

[mcheddadi]

I thought that too and even said that I planned on multi-coats with sanding between layers, and a clearcoated finish and was told that it wouldn't matter. They said that even if I was to sand it down to bare plastic, and evey piece of chrome off, that something happens to the plastic when they put the chrome look on that prevents anything from sticking.

change place, they obviously don't want to do it

[08coupedriver]

bat's gonna have some overlays for us some time next week for the mustach!

[dangeris]

If you paint it, after you sand it, make sure you use some adhesion promoter like bulldog. It'll make the paint stick a lot better

[mcheddadi]

bat's gonna have some overlays for us some time next week for the mustach!

oh ****! I'm getting some! prepainted FTW!

[ThatGuyRoger]

actually, my stache has a chip in it, and it hasnt flaked or anything and its been there over a month

no problems here

[Rmuth25]

I painted mine using Krylon Fusion paint. Turned out okay, there are some chips in it but it really isnt noticable till you get really close.

[Sith LL_Coupe]

I took my car into the shop to have my mustache painted along with my Stillen Front Lip and he interestingly enough didn't sand, prime and paint like most people have mentioned. He actually sprayed a Rhino Lining (like they do for truck beds) and then sanded that down to smooth it, and then painted over that. He said it was faster than sanding down the actual plastic chrome and it looks amazing in my opinion and I've had no chipping problems.

I'll try and snap a photo tonight and post it online.

[Colton92]

bat's gonna have some overlays for us some time next week for the mustach!

Can't wait for those!!!

[tommytheduck]

First place I went to said the same thing. I think they didn't want such a minor job.

Second place did it for $65 and it has help up perfectly for almost 3 month now. It's the best thing I did for my black coupe and was worth every penny.

[phobs]

I'm planning to paint mine the same time I paint my lip and rockers.

[Blue Batmobile]

bat's gonna have some overlays for us some time next week for the mustach!

Already done! Just need to add pics to my Gallery. Actually did these a long time ago, just never added the pics to my Gallery .

Bat

[mikegtr06]

when r u gonna post them ? how much r they ?

[Blue Batmobile]

I'll put them in my gallery by this weekend . Email me .

Bat

[08coupedriver]

payment sent

[mikegtr06]

how much were they ?

payment sent

[rackem22]

Yeah yeah.. how much.. do they come in canadian colors?

[08coupedriver]

They are 15$ plus a 2$ s/h/ feebut they should turn out pretty goodjust let him know the color

[Blue Batmobile]

Yeah yeah.. how much.. do they come in canadian colors?

pics of Canadian colors?

Bat

[imdavit]

could someone link me the pics

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[mcheddadi]

pics of Canadian colors?

Bat

same as USA colors

[soltys]

No they aren't. The US has seven colors, us Canadians only have six choises and I know first hand that the satin white (CDN) has a slightly different code then the Winter Frost (US). I was told it's close but just different enough to show.

[mcheddadi]

No they aren't. The US has seven colors, us Canadians only have six choises and I know first hand that the satin white (CDN) has a slightly different code then the Winter Frost (US). I was told it's close but just different enough to show.

damn you are right! we don't have dark slate! the most popular US color! I'm shocked~!

[soltys]

True. It's a real pain in the A$$ - I can't even get a touch up pen b/c they only have the US codes - Kinda stupid if you as me. That's why I need to get my own paint mixed for the 'stache.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

I had mine painted when my front bumper was hit in a parking lot back in July. It's holding up well! I think the lasting factor would be how its prepped for paint.

[Bmore-coupe]

dont paint it , just get the stillen fascia and you dont have to worry about it

[BlackNWhite]

When I got my front lip spoiler painted... the body shop buy said he would paint the 'stach for me... but he wouldn't warranty the work.

So I chickened out.