Painting chrome pinball legs

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Picked up a cue ball wizard a few weeks ago and the legs where rusted, I used some evapor rust which has got rid of the rust but the legs either have to be rechromed which will cost to much or painted. I am thinking of painting the flat black since the cabinet is black which I think would look good. My question is what is the best way to paint chrome legs and have the paint stick? I know power coating would be the the best way to go but I don't want to spend the money so I am going to spray them(primer then paint) . Buying new legs are going to cost me an arm an leg to ship to canada.
 
You could allways have them powder coated or if you want to go cheap get youre self some Rustoleum textured spray paint in black I have used this on two machines I have and it holds up really well
 
Picked up a cue ball wizard a few weeks ago and the legs where rusted, I used some evapor rust which has got rid of the rust but the legs either have to be rechromed which will cost to much or painted. I am thinking of painting the flat black since the cabinet is black which I think would look good. My question is what is the best way to paint chrome legs and have the paint stick? I know power coating would be the the best way to go but I don't want to spend the money so I am going to spray them(primer then paint) . Buying new legs are going to cost me an arm an leg to ship to canada.

Wirewheel on a drill to scuff it up, then wipe down with Naptha and then Rustoleum Hammertone paint (couple of coats)..... That stuff is fantastic for legs/coindoors, and is very durable and versatile.
 
After they are painted is it worth spraying them with clearcoat to protect the paint? Also has anyone tried using chrome spray paint? How does it look? Am I better off just painting them either satin black or flat black?
 
Use an etching primer!!!!Get at advance auto, auto zone or where ever you can.... ( Callahans maybe..lol) Then use the hammertone satin black....
 
Absolutely primer them first. I had a small block Chevy 327 with chrome valve covers that was supposed to have painted valve covers. Cleaned 'em up real well then primered and painted them. Never had one problem with the paint, even in the hot and greasy environment under the hood.
 
I am lucky to have a sand blasting cabinet for this task. Wire wheel, sandpaper all will work to clean and smooth the surface. Hammered paint looks great and will hide imperfections in the metal. ALWAYS prime with a good quality flat primer first before any finish paint goes on. Chrome paint is no good. If you want a chrome replacement I have had good results with KRYLON brilliant silver oversprayed with gloss arylic clear. I clear coat everypinball leg after finish paint coat. It provides a barrier against scratches, not perfect but helps.
 
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