So i scored a cheap set of chrome or stainless bed bars. But I want them to be black.
My question is if I have them sand blasted then will they take paint and primer?
Also does anyone know of a durable paint that with not chip and resists rusting.
Thanks

This is a good question,i will be watching for responses because i often have asked the same question.My thoughts have always been if its chrome it has to stay chrome,but there must be some product out there that will work for you.

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2010 ranger sport,3 inchs and 32's

Well i figure even if chrom it is plated. so think a good sand blast should do it. My brother has shop at schol and they would like to take this on so it is great for me. They also have nice paint booth so just need to pay cost of paint..

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2006 Ranger FX4 Level 2
33x12.5 Hankook Dynamic M/T, Ion Aluminum Alloy 15x10 -4inch offset,Front winch bumper, superwinch ep9.0, 3" B/L, Torsion Crank, Chrome Bed Bar, 2 x 100 watt offroads, 6000k HID Heads/Fog(s), Pioneer H.U., 12" Jackhammer, Alpine mrp 500,train horn, whelen pa/siren
Mods
Headlight, Fog, Airbox, Blue led interior(not gauge cluster yet), blue led l/p, blue led side markers, color match skid plates
To come
sliders, suspension lift, rear bumper, tire carrier, tailgate

I think they would look good powder coated... damn... now I'm thinking I should have kept mine...

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2008 XLT 4x4 - GRABBER ORANGE - 4.0 V6 - 5 spd
PNW CREW

Well turns out the high school needed a project so the kids sand blAsted my bar. So
far it seems like it is gonna work. The chrome came off nicely. After cleaning it they plan on doing the primer today. Will post pics soon.

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2006 Ranger FX4 Level 2
33x12.5 Hankook Dynamic M/T, Ion Aluminum Alloy 15x10 -4inch offset,Front winch bumper, superwinch ep9.0, 3" B/L, Torsion Crank, Chrome Bed Bar, 2 x 100 watt offroads, 6000k HID Heads/Fog(s), Pioneer H.U., 12" Jackhammer, Alpine mrp 500,train horn, whelen pa/siren
Mods
Headlight, Fog, Airbox, Blue led interior(not gauge cluster yet), blue led l/p, blue led side markers, color match skid plates
To come
sliders, suspension lift, rear bumper, tire carrier, tailgate

please do cause i have had this idea for my diamond cut trim along my bed for awhile. its just not at the top of my truck do to list. im curious to see how it will look.

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2004 Ranger XLT
4.0 V6 SOHC, Billet Grille, Diamond cut bed trim/toolbox, Herculiner, Nightshaded Altezza Tails, Black Halo LED/Projector Headlights, 18" black/red rims wrapped in delinte 245/40's, In the process of blacking out interior, Dumped Flowmaster Super 44,

X2!

A lot of the powder coating shops here do media blasting to remove anything already on there and powder coat is the best kind of paint you can get on it imo.

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2003 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L Vulcan Auto Tranny
MAC Performance Ram Air Intake
Flowmaster Super 44 w/ tailpipe before the wheel
Interior and Exterior LED w/ music interface
Ford Racing front and rear Sway Bars
Limited Slip with 4.10 gears

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