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Bruce/CT · 09-13-2018, 09:38 PM

Hi Barners,

The rear window surround on the rear convertible top of my 1936 Club Cabriolet is a two piece unit. The exterior section should be chrome plated and the interior portion painted Sand color to match the top irons. Both of mine are chromed and I need to paint the interior piece.
I am looking for suggestions on how to prep this piece for paint?
Thanks in advance, Bruce/CT

19Fordy · 09-13-2018, 09:58 PM

Tape off the good chromed portion to protect it. Then sand blast it very carefully or sand it with 220. Then epoxy primer Then paint it.

flathead48 · 09-14-2018, 06:10 AM

I would sand blast it with fine grit than couple coats of epoxy primer before putting on your top coat.

51 MERC-CT · 09-14-2018, 07:09 AM

Another option (and what I probably would do) is to take the inner half to a chrome plating shop and have it chrome stripped. Then prep for paint.

Kube · 09-14-2018, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce/CT

Hi Barners,

The rear window surround on the rear convertible top of my 1936 Club Cabriolet is a two piece unit. The exterior section should be chrome plated and the interior portion painted Sand color to match the top irons. Both of mine are chromed and I need to paint the interior piece.
I am looking for suggestions on how to prep this piece for paint?
Thanks in advance, Bruce/CT

Bruce,
What makes you believe your car should have a painted interior window frame?

19Fordy · 09-14-2018, 09:40 AM

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Here's 36 cabriolet that appears to have a painted interior rear window frame.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...8/2091984.html

Here's another. I would have thought that the inside and outside frame were both chrome plated.
https://www.google.com/search?q=1936...GqgqT8zHtroKM:

V8COOPMAN · 09-14-2018, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Here's 36 cabriolet that appears to have a painted interior rear window frame.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...8/2091984.html

Here's another. I would have thought that the inside and outside frame were both chrome plated.
https://www.google.com/search?q=1936...GqgqT8zHtroKM:

Here's da pic! DD

Kube · 09-14-2018, 10:26 AM

V8COOPMAN,
Through 1935 and well in to 1936, the inside frames were in fact chrome plated. I don't have access to exactly when the change to painted (inside) came about in 1936, other than "late" per the Early Ford V8 Club's restoration manual.

V8COOPMAN · 09-14-2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

V8COOPMAN,
Through 1935 and well in to 1936, the inside frames were in fact chrome plated. I don't have access to exactly when the change to painted (inside) came about in 1936, other than "late" per the Early Ford V8 Club's restoration manual.

Hey Kube...I was NOT offering an opinion. I was just making that picture easier to view. DD

aussie merc · 09-15-2018, 06:53 AM

who cares its your car do it your way and enjoy it as for painting chrome make sure it solid and sound clean thoroughly tape off and use a good quality etch primer

Jack E/NJ · 09-15-2018, 06:10 PM

>>>Both of mine are chromed and I need to paint the interior piece.>>>

Need? Jack E/NJ

Bruce/CT · 09-16-2018, 10:20 PM

Jack E/NJ,
When I composed this question I didn't realize that it was going to be checked so closely for word content. My writing has rarely been reviewed since high school - 50 years ago plus 8 years of additional schooling.
I guess NEED was a little strong. It is my go-to phrase. I might have better used something like WANT or DESIRE. Please accept my sincerest apology.
Bruce/CT

Frank Miller · 09-17-2018, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce/CT

Jack E/NJ,
When I composed this question I didn't realize that it was going to be checked so closely for word content. My writing has rarely been reviewed since high school - 50 years ago plus 8 years of additional schooling.
I guess NEED was a little strong. It is my go-to phrase. I might have better used something like WANT or DESIRE. Please accept my sincerest apology.
Bruce/CT

"You don't always get what you want but if you try sometime you just might find you get what you need."

09-13-2018, 09:38 PM	#1
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	Painting a chromed part Hi Barners, The rear window surround on the rear convertible top of my 1936 Club Cabriolet is a two piece unit. The exterior section should be chrome plated and the interior portion painted Sand color to match the top irons. Both of mine are chromed and I need to paint the interior piece. I am looking for suggestions on how to prep this piece for paint? Thanks in advance, Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford

09-13-2018, 09:58 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,923	Re: Painting a chromed part Tape off the good chromed portion to protect it. Then sand blast it very carefully or sand it with 220. Then epoxy primer Then paint it.

09-14-2018, 06:10 AM	#3
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: Painting a chromed part I would sand blast it with fine grit than couple coats of epoxy primer before putting on your top coat.

09-14-2018, 07:09 AM	#4
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Painting a chromed part Another option (and what I probably would do) is to take the inner half to a chrome plating shop and have it chrome stripped. Then prep for paint. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 09-17-2018 at 05:08 AM.

09-14-2018, 09:40 AM	#6
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,923	Re: Painting a chromed part Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here's 36 cabriolet that appears to have a painted interior rear window frame. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...8/2091984.html Here's another. I would have thought that the inside and outside frame were both chrome plated. https://www.google.com/search?q=1936...GqgqT8zHtroKM:

09-14-2018, 10:26 AM	#8
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: Painting a chromed part V8COOPMAN, Through 1935 and well in to 1936, the inside frames were in fact chrome plated. I don't have access to exactly when the change to painted (inside) came about in 1936, other than "late" per the Early Ford V8 Club's restoration manual. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

09-15-2018, 06:53 AM	#10
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,030	Re: Painting a chromed part who cares its your car do it your way and enjoy it as for painting chrome make sure it solid and sound clean thoroughly tape off and use a good quality etch primer

09-15-2018, 06:10 PM	#11
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Painting a chromed part >>>Both of mine are chromed and I need to paint the interior piece.>>> Need? Jack E/NJ

09-16-2018, 10:20 PM	#12
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	Re: Painting a chromed part Jack E/NJ, When I composed this question I didn't realize that it was going to be checked so closely for word content. My writing has rarely been reviewed since high school - 50 years ago plus 8 years of additional schooling. I guess NEED was a little strong. It is my go-to phrase. I might have better used something like WANT or DESIRE. Please accept my sincerest apology. Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford