Awsome job and the video! My Q7 came with the chrome trims and I wanted to replace them but it's apparently a huge job so I'll paint them same way as you did
Kudo's to you for answering all these repetative question's and also showing the reality of what happens with the jobs sometimes with the leaked masking. No big deal to clean up. Keep up the great work on the channel!
"Christmas project" 2006 BMW 330i update: Followed the step-by-step very carefully, including using the recommended paint, tape, plastic covering, etc. BE SURE you tape VERY carefully, especially on bright trim where it borders body-color painted surfaces. The overall results were OUTSTANDING! I only had to re-visit a couple of small places, and I, too, had some unintended overspray, easily corrected with solvent. I had never before painted on a car, so if a geezer newbie like me can achieve excellent results, you can too! I can't thank Midnight Paint & Body enough. A Merry Christmas indeed.
Looks amazing! Thanks for the how to video. What product did you use to initially clean off the chrome and what 3M grit did you use to prep sand? Thanks again.
I would have used an automotive wax&grease remover initially, and sanded with 320 grit. Just be sure to use a trim paint that specifies that it can be used on metal, otherwise may require etching primer
Wow! Amazing how much a small change can make such a big difference. The paint really does look factory. Have you done any videos on painting trim with chrome paint? Would the principles be basically the same as what you did here? And any recommendations on a particular brand?
I’ve never used chrome paint, but you just need to be sure what it’s formulated for, this trim paint is a direct to metal product, but if it’s not then it would require an etching primer first
Great vid just ordered the same paint to do mine! As far as the scotch brite what kind or grit did you use? I’m seeing fine 200 but want to double check. Thanks!
Thanks for the helpful video, planning on painting the chrome trim on my accord black. Quick question, if my cars paint is already black would it be better to paint the chrome as the same paint code as my cars paint or use the black trim paint ?
Much better. One question though. Why no clear coat? (I'm looking to paint some chrome running boards on my new truck. I'm thinking I should probably use a clear coat as its going to be getting dinked by rocks and other debris as well as people stepping on them to get into the truck.)
Always depends what product you’re using, single stage paint is designed to be that, a single stage, but adding clear might add a bit of durability. Typically if it’s going to be taking a lot of wear, painting chrome isn’t the best option.
Thanks, should last a long time, I did a follow up video on this car , and after 9 months, with winter driving, there were no chips or issues. I imagine like anything,just don’t dig at it with a pressure washer 😉
Wow this looks beautiful 😍 can I use a gold paint instead? My car is black and I hate the chrome, I was thinking either black or gold trim , what do you think?
I tape the edge of the plastic to the car. If using plastic you need to use the automotive kind, one side is treated for the paint to stick to. If you use untreated plastic the paint will flake off. (Not a big deal using aerosol, but if using a gun it can blow off between coats)
Thank you for uploading this. I was quoted around $200 to do this to my SUV but now I am getting closer to being confident enough to do it myself. Id like to change my front bumper trim (chrome) to a matte black. Do i just sand it the same as you did here? When I googled it some sites said to put chemicals on it to strip the chrome first. Is that really necessary?
Front bumper is a tough one, they take a lot of abuse, painted bumpers are prone to chipping regardless. I usually tell people the best route is to buy a paint to match bumper instead of painting the chrome
I would use clear coat, it provides uv protection and helps the paint last longer, if you don’t use it the sun/car washing will eat through the paint faster
Thanks for the video. Wish I would of saw this video before painting my trim. Question how do I get the paint off the trim due to the paint flaking off on certain areas?
Depending on what product you used, if it’s cheap spray paint you may be able to wash it off with laquer thinner, otherwise you’re stuck with having to carefully sand it off
@@Johnnymidnight I used SEM trim paint on my chrome trim and it's still flaking off. Pretty much immediately. Any tips as what else I can use to help the paint adhere and not flake off?
looks nice! Ive got an audi a4 allroad with chrome grill that i want to paint gloss black. I think its aluminium coat with plastic under and not "real" chrome. What is the best way to paint it? Sand it a little bit then sand with water til the chrome gets a bit matte? Should i add 2K clearcoat so that it can take chemicals when i wash it? Thanks in advance.
Sanding really well is the most important, clear isn’t necessary if you use a formulated trim paint, but would add some durability, especially being the grille will take a lot of the road grime
what did you use to remove the paint that got onto the body of the car? I plan on doing this and it might be a good idea for me to have some of that handy, lol.
Hello Johnny: just subscribed! Been trying to remove/ repaint trims. Wondering what specific scour pad you used, as well as the exact SEM trim paint you used? How is it holding up now? Thank you
I use the 3M red scotch brite, that’s the coarse one. Paint is SEM 39143 trim black, still, after going through 2 winters, it’s holding up beautifully 👍🏼
Question; I work for a company that makes interior trim items for aircraft; the customer engineers who design the parts (Aluminum) want them painted. According to the prints and directions the parts have to be scuffed/brushed first, then go to get plated and then go to a painter. The paint keeps nicking off. I have tried to tell them the plating is to smooth for the paint to adhere well. Am I on the right track?
@@Johnnymidnight Thanks, I did paint and body way back in the 80's but no paint over chrome and such. I keep trying to tell them but you know how engineers can be.
I’ve had pretty good success with chrome if you sand it, coat it with epoxy or etch primer then paint. Pretty tough to get it to adhere 100% on a forward facing surface, like a bumper or grille that takes the rock chips though
Not necessary if using a formulated trim paint. If just using regular urethane, you might want to use matte clear, and then an etching primer would also be necessary
So you did all that work. Making sure you don't get any overspray on the vehicle, but you didn't use any etching primer on the Chrome or any type of primer whatsoever and you used only trim paint with no 2K clear coat for protection. How many days did this last? Do you plan on driving it outside?
It’s a direct to metal product. Stainless is non corrosive, so it doesn’t need primer to protect against rust/corrosion. If it was regular spray paint it would need etch primer first.
Check out the follow up video on this car a year later, I explain the product in more detail. I don’t understand why everyone brings up clearcoat. This is a matte finish paint. Basecoat paint requires clear coat. Single stage paint is just that.
@@Johnnymidnight Wow! That was a fast reply If you're located in the prairies, can you do my front grill?? Would this sem product work on a chrome bumper? I have a black bumper except for the two corner caps that are Chrome. Unfortunately same with the back. I also have a chrome grill Which is plastic Chrome. Do you have any suggestions for an sem product?? Thanks
I have had success with chrome bumpers, sanding it really well with 180, epoxy primer and paint, but typically on a customer vehicle i recommended just getting a paintable bumper. For plastic chrome, make sure to use a plastic adhesion promoter.My shop is in BC
Yes, with plastic you’ll need a plastic adhesion promoter. I’ve actually made a follow up video on this to that I haven’t posted yet, to explain it better, but with chrome or stainless it doesn’t corrode, so primer isn’t necessary with this particular paint, it relies on mechanical adhesion, or sanding the surface so the paint can bond, hope this helps 👍🏼
I am painting the front grill, mirrors, gas cap door cover, and other chrome parts on my jeep. Does anyone have any experience long term? How does this paint fare especially on a front grill ?
Check out the follow up video I did on this one, grille will be a tough one, I usually recommend on grilles and front bumpers to buy paint to match parts
Yes, grilles and front bumpers just won’t stand up. Rocks always win….. The only solution is to start with a PTM part (paint to match), but even then rocks are tougher than paint 😖
Here's my take on chrome trim chrome trim looks nice on old muscle cars from the 1960s and '70s but on Modern cars my opinion is they should be satin black, satin black trim just looks more refined and not cheap looking
Not if you’re using a formulated trim paint, it holds up very well. I actually have a follow up video with the same car to show how it’s holding up, should be out soon.
I am divided here. I am one who always loved black cars and black details on them, simple and black with an accent like red calipers. Sadly, it has become such a ghetto thing now a days that I am not sure I want it anymore. I mean, everyone is doing it.. I know it is nothing new.. but it has become extremely common now among douches lol I have a white car with black wheels, painted the calipers in red. I did a pretty good job I have to say xD and it looks really neat. Next I was considering to black out the trims just like this... white car with black trims looks very neat... but I am just 50% 50% about it lately.
Not all paint requires clear, and in this case it’s a matte finish, I actually did a follow up video explaining this better if you’re interested in checking it out
Awesome video. 90% professional prep work, 10% painting with the best stuff, as it should be. Got a new sub!
Thank you, appreciate it!!
My word, these critics are a mess. Great job on this! And way to not be trolled by the haters🙄
It keeps it interesting 😁
Looks way better now! Good choice. Thanks for the tips.
An actual working shop, and for me the colors on the walls just scream nostalgia. Luv it.
Exactly the look I'm going for! Nice job.
Thanks! Excellent advice and video. This will be my "Christmas project" on my '06 BMW 330i.
Class job, this is the way I’ll be doing mine. Thanks for the video and tips amazing how painting a trim can transform the look of a car 👍🏻
I’ve watched so many videos…Yours the best ! I’m saving and going to do it!
Cool dad alert. I'm sure your daughter was pumped. This is a great video, I feel ready to do all the chrome on my Volvo. thanks again!
Looks great. Thanks for the tips!
Awsome job and the video! My Q7 came with the chrome trims and I wanted to replace them but it's apparently a huge job so I'll paint them same way as you did
Nice - I'll remember the SEM Trim paint - looks great - Thanks for the Vid
Kudo's to you for answering all these repetative question's and also showing the reality of what happens with the jobs sometimes with the leaked masking. No big deal to clean up. Keep up the great work on the channel!
Amazing tutorial I will def try this on my car soon
Looks good way nicer than chrome and good on you for working on a holiday
Nice work, thanks for sharing
Great video. I’m going to be taking what I’ve learned here to paint the chrome trim of my sofa legs matte black.
Thanks! That’s really cool, never really thought of applications outside of automotive!
Thank you for the video! Really needed help doing this to my car.
Cool, glad you found it helpful 👍🏼
Nice job. Looks really good!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Nice job! Looks very good.
Thanks !
Looks really good
Terrific job. I will be doing this to my 2019 BMW F36 Gran Coupe.
Thanks, check out the follow up video I did on this one, I explain the process a little better 👍🏼
SEM Trim Paint is awesome!!! Great Job !!!
Thanks you, I’ve always found SEM products to be top notch 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video, made it seem very simple
Glad it helped
very nice, glad i found your youtube channel :>)
Looks good and trim black is a great product 👌
How much would an Auto Body charge to do that? Just ballpark it. TY
That looks amazing
Thanks, I just put out another video showing how it’s holding up
Amazing job!!
"Christmas project" 2006 BMW 330i update:
Followed the step-by-step very carefully, including using the recommended paint, tape, plastic covering, etc. BE SURE you tape VERY carefully, especially on bright trim where it borders body-color painted surfaces. The overall results were OUTSTANDING! I only had to re-visit a couple of small places, and I, too, had some unintended overspray, easily corrected with solvent. I had never before painted on a car, so if a geezer newbie like me can achieve excellent results, you can too! I can't thank Midnight Paint & Body enough. A Merry Christmas indeed.
Very cool! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for the update on your project 👊🏼
Looks smooth.
nice work
Good job. Looks better IMHO! I prefer black stainless steele for a one of finish.
Major improvement. Well done. I definitely don't trust myself to do this.
Dude hell yeah. Great vid
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice work
Thank you 👍🏼
Awesome job 👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the vlog.
Great video ❤
Look 100 times better to match the rest, good job 👍
Thanks 👍
Love it I needed mines done
Good job man
Thanks very helpful
Looks way better!
Very nice
Looks amazing! Thanks for the how to video. What product did you use to initially clean off the chrome and what 3M grit did you use to prep sand? Thanks again.
I would have used an automotive wax&grease remover initially, and sanded with 320 grit. Just be sure to use a trim paint that specifies that it can be used on metal, otherwise may require etching primer
Good Job
Damn! Nice job. Wish you could do mine
Wow! Amazing how much a small change can make such a big difference. The paint really does look factory. Have you done any videos on painting trim with chrome paint? Would the principles be basically the same as what you did here? And any recommendations on a particular brand?
I’ve never used chrome paint, but you just need to be sure what it’s formulated for, this trim paint is a direct to metal product, but if it’s not then it would require an etching primer first
Great vid just ordered the same paint to do mine! As far as the scotch brite what kind or grit did you use? I’m seeing fine 200 but want to double check. Thanks!
I used red scotchbrite, it’s equivalent to about 320 grit
Thanks for the helpful video, planning on painting the chrome trim on my accord black. Quick question, if my cars paint is already black would it be better to paint the chrome as the same paint code as my cars paint or use the black trim paint ?
If the trim is stainless, definitely use a quality trim paint, it’s formulated to adhere to metal
Much better. One question though. Why no clear coat? (I'm looking to paint some chrome running boards on my new truck. I'm thinking I should probably use a clear coat as its going to be getting dinked by rocks and other debris as well as people stepping on them to get into the truck.)
Always depends what product you’re using, single stage paint is designed to be that, a single stage, but adding clear might add a bit of durability. Typically if it’s going to be taking a lot of wear, painting chrome isn’t the best option.
Awesome job. Now how long will that last? Anything specific when washing car in kind of a pressure washer?
Thanks, should last a long time, I did a follow up video on this car , and after 9 months, with winter driving, there were no chips or issues. I imagine like anything,just don’t dig at it with a pressure washer 😉
Awesome work
Wow this looks beautiful 😍 can I use a gold paint instead? My car is black and I hate the chrome, I was thinking either black or gold trim , what do you think?
If you’re using a different paint, it will require epoxy primer. The trim paint I used is formulated to be direct to metal
Nice job, What did you use to get that overspray off?
Just a little gun wash solvent
Does the plastic cover stick to the body of the car or the tape? Observing how you peeled that strip of plastic off.
I tape the edge of the plastic to the car. If using plastic you need to use the automotive kind, one side is treated for the paint to stick to. If you use untreated plastic the paint will flake off. (Not a big deal using aerosol, but if using a gun it can blow off between coats)
Thank you for uploading this. I was quoted around $200 to do this to my SUV but now I am getting closer to being confident enough to do it myself. Id like to change my front bumper trim (chrome) to a matte black. Do i just sand it the same as you did here? When I googled it some sites said to put chemicals on it to strip the chrome first. Is that really necessary?
Front bumper is a tough one, they take a lot of abuse, painted bumpers are prone to chipping regardless. I usually tell people the best route is to buy a paint to match bumper instead of painting the chrome
Nice work, better than wrapping the trim. where do you buy this high quality paint?
I buy SEN products from Lordco auto parts
So you cut the plastic before adding the second layer of tape? What’s stopping the plastic wrap from moving around?
Great Job! Quick question though - what about clear coat? Shouldn't that be done too or is it not worth it?
Check out my follow up video on this one, I explain that better, but no, not necessary when you use the correct paint
I would use clear coat, it provides uv protection and helps the paint last longer, if you don’t use it the sun/car washing will eat through the paint faster
Thanks for the video. Wish I would of saw this video before painting my trim. Question how do I get the paint off the trim due to the paint flaking off on certain areas?
Depending on what product you used, if it’s cheap spray paint you may be able to wash it off with laquer thinner, otherwise you’re stuck with having to carefully sand it off
I used the krylon gloss black spray paint and I did 3 coats but it still managed to flake off
@@nemesisl4240 the SEM trim paint is formulated to adhere to to metal without primer, but other products may not be
@Midnight Paint & Body ok thanks I appreciate the wisdom.
@@Johnnymidnight I used SEM trim paint on my chrome trim and it's still flaking off. Pretty much immediately. Any tips as what else I can use to help the paint adhere and not flake off?
looks nice! Ive got an audi a4 allroad with chrome grill that i want to paint gloss black. I think its aluminium coat with plastic under and not "real" chrome. What is the best way to paint it? Sand it a little bit then sand with water til the chrome gets a bit matte? Should i add 2K clearcoat so that it can take chemicals when i wash it? Thanks in advance.
Sanding really well is the most important, clear isn’t necessary if you use a formulated trim paint, but would add some durability, especially being the grille will take a lot of the road grime
@@Johnnymidnight Thanks! Do you recommend any sandpapers, what grit?
@@Luuuugn I’d suggest using around a 320-400 grit
@@Johnnymidnight Thanks alot!
Thank you.
Does this not need primer to stick better to the chrome? Also what about a clear coat so the paint doesnt get damaged?
Nope and nope, Check out the follow up video I did to this one, I explain everything better in that on.
what did you use to remove the paint that got onto the body of the car? I plan on doing this and it might be a good idea for me to have some of that handy, lol.
Just a little gun wash solvent, basically laquer thinner
I have old spray painted peeling black chrome trim. Do you think paint thinner would take those off? Or how should I go about this
If it’s just spray paint, thinner should take it off, only other option would be sanding it off, very carefully
Hello Johnny: just subscribed! Been trying to remove/ repaint trims. Wondering what specific scour pad you used, as well as the exact SEM trim paint you used? How is it holding up now? Thank you
I use the 3M red scotch brite, that’s the coarse one. Paint is SEM 39143 trim black, still, after going through 2 winters, it’s holding up beautifully 👍🏼
@@Johnnymidnightthank you. You're in Canada, like me - where did you buy the paint and the pad from?
I deal with Lordco auto parts, but I think any parts store should be able to supply 👍🏼
What's the grid on that sponge?
Great work!
Red scotchbrite is comparable to around 320 grit
Question; I work for a company that makes interior trim items for aircraft; the customer engineers who design the parts (Aluminum) want them painted. According to the prints and directions the parts have to be scuffed/brushed first, then go to get plated and then go to a painter. The paint keeps nicking off. I have tried to tell them the plating is to smooth for the paint to adhere well. Am I on the right track?
Absolutely, the paint requires a “tooth” created by sanding for the mechanical adhesion
@@Johnnymidnight Thanks, I did paint and body way back in the 80's but no paint over chrome and such. I keep trying to tell them but you know how engineers can be.
Yep, they should stick to driving trains😂😂
Perfect👌
I already painted on my chrome😢 should I remove the paint or try sanding it off and then re apply?
Is it peeling, or having issues?
Is it different from 1 series to 3 series? I see many DIY for e9x removing that trim panel
Can’t help you there unfortunately, my knowledge of these cars is super limited
A body shop told me it wouldn’t last black I’d have to change out all the trim to do it right?
It’s been over a year, and still looks great 👍🏼. Check out my follow up video I did on it last winter.
Great job. Quick question. Can i sand and paint chrome
I’ve had pretty good success with chrome if you sand it, coat it with epoxy or etch primer then paint. Pretty tough to get it to adhere 100% on a forward facing surface, like a bumper or grille that takes the rock chips though
@@Johnnymidnight any specific grit sandpaper?
Something fairly coarse if it’s actual electroplated, like a bumper, I’d recommend in the 180-220 range
@@Johnnymidnight okay and would you say the same for the grill?
Yes, should be fine, just need to have a “tooth” for the paint to adhere to
Most definitely an improvement
what solvent did you use to remove the over spray?
Just a little gun wash, basically laquer thinner
do you recommend hitting this with a clear coat after?
Not necessary if using a formulated trim paint. If just using regular urethane, you might want to use matte clear, and then an etching primer would also be necessary
So you did all that work. Making sure you don't get any overspray on the vehicle, but you didn't use any etching primer on the Chrome or any type of primer whatsoever and you used only trim paint with no 2K clear coat for protection. How many days did this last?
Do you plan on driving it outside?
It’s a direct to metal product. Stainless is non corrosive, so it doesn’t need primer to protect against rust/corrosion. If it was regular spray paint it would need etch primer first.
Check out the follow up video on this car a year later, I explain the product in more detail. I don’t understand why everyone brings up clearcoat. This is a matte finish paint. Basecoat paint requires clear coat. Single stage paint is just that.
@@Johnnymidnight
Wow! That was a fast reply
If you're located in the prairies, can you do my front grill??
Would this sem product work on a chrome bumper?
I have a black bumper except for the two corner caps that are Chrome.
Unfortunately same with the back.
I also have a chrome grill
Which is plastic Chrome. Do you have any suggestions for an sem product??
Thanks
I have had success with chrome bumpers, sanding it really well with 180, epoxy primer and paint, but typically on a customer vehicle i recommended just getting a paintable bumper. For plastic chrome, make sure to use a plastic adhesion promoter.My shop is in BC
You did not have to use primer? Would you use primer for chrome plastic?
Yes, with plastic you’ll need a plastic adhesion promoter. I’ve actually made a follow up video on this to that I haven’t posted yet, to explain it better, but with chrome or stainless it doesn’t corrode, so primer isn’t necessary with this particular paint, it relies on mechanical adhesion, or sanding the surface so the paint can bond, hope this helps 👍🏼
@@Johnnymidnight gotcha thank you
Do you not use any epoxy? Or primer etc?? Just sand no wet sand??
Yes, as long as you’re using a paint formulated for direct to metal, otherwise it would require etch primer. Epoxy isn’t great for stainless.
What solvent did you use on the overspray
Just a little gun wash, basically laquer thinner
Would rubbing alcohol work for cleaning the parts?
I would think so, try to wipe quite wet and dry with a clean dry towel
Is it a good idea to also add a layer of clear coat on it?
Not if you use the correct paint, Check out the follow up video I did on my channel, on this same car, I explain it a lot better there
@@Johnnymidnight cool thanks. Didn’t know there was a follow up vid
I am painting the front grill, mirrors, gas cap door cover, and other chrome parts on my jeep. Does anyone have any experience long term? How does this paint fare especially on a front grill ?
Check out the follow up video I did on this one, grille will be a tough one, I usually recommend on grilles and front bumpers to buy paint to match parts
I've tried that on Chrome on my front grill and it just chips off I've used everything sealers sending everything nothing works
Yes, grilles and front bumpers just won’t stand up. Rocks always win….. The only solution is to start with a PTM part (paint to match), but even then rocks are tougher than paint 😖
Here's my take on chrome trim chrome trim looks nice on old muscle cars from the 1960s and '70s but on Modern cars my opinion is they should be satin black, satin black trim just looks more refined and not cheap looking
I would have to agree, I think it modernized this particular car, and the product I used on it has held up perfectly as well .
Where in Canada are you ?
In Quesnel BC
Better than plasti did looks good.
what grit sand paper is this
It’s been quite a while, but I probably used 320-400 grit
Should u not put clear coat over it!? Will it no fade without clearcote?
Not if you’re using a formulated trim paint, it holds up very well. I actually have a follow up video with the same car to show how it’s holding up, should be out soon.
Looks great. No primer?
No, if you use a direct to metal trim paint, it’s not necessary. If using regular paint, an etch primer would have to be put down first
@@Johnnymidnight What brand of masking plastic are you using?
I use the treated 3M stuff, always the 16’ wide because I work on so many trucks
I am divided here.
I am one who always loved black cars and black details on them, simple and black with an accent like red calipers. Sadly, it has become such a ghetto thing now a days that I am not sure I want it anymore. I mean, everyone is doing it.. I know it is nothing new.. but it has become extremely common now among douches lol
I have a white car with black wheels, painted the calipers in red. I did a pretty good job I have to say xD and it looks really neat.
Next I was considering to black out the trims just like this... white car with black trims looks very neat... but I am just 50% 50% about it lately.
You have to be sure, no turning back once it’s painted!
@@Johnnymidnight yeah indeed ,specially after sanding it xD
What's the durability?
Check out the follow up video I did, it’s now been through 2 winters and no issues at all
Whats the name of the paint pls
SEM trim paint
No need for a primer?
Nope, this paint is formulated for metal. I actually did a follow up video where I explain it better
Why would you blackout the trim on a white car? Paint it white
Not my car, it’s what the owner wanted 🤷🏻♀️
I would rather do this than the Dip stuff looks like it will hold up in the Car Washes
No primer?
Check out the follow up video I did, I explain everything better, this is a direct to metal product
No clear coat? Seems to me a clear coat would be an essential part of the process given this being exposed to the elements.
Not all paint requires clear, and in this case it’s a matte finish, I actually did a follow up video explaining this better if you’re interested in checking it out
as easy as it cleaned up that itseems like it would just be easier to just freehand spray it and wipe off the excess, no need for tape or plastic
You’d have a heck of a mess, over every inch of the car 😵💫