How to Paint Chrome Bumpers! CHEAP (6.7 Dually CH 6)

[@joelstovall1128]

3 years later and it’s still by far one the best Spray can vids 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@tonkajeep82]

I'm curious how it has held up after 4yrs if he still has the truck.

[@alkozlowski3059]

I don't know what you do for a day job BUT, you could teach the art of posting video content. It's nice to see someone that takes their time to not only show the process (clearly), explain how its done, show the actual products used do it at a pace that we can follow along. Great project... nd the bumper came out awesome as well (; THANKS!!!

[@FS2S]

This is honestly the nicest comment that I have ever received on my channel. Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate it very much! 🙏🏻 I’m glad that you enjoyed the video!

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[@kylerwalter1308]

@Kyler Eric Yea, I have been using KaldroStream for years myself :)

[@oldmarty1206]

Thanks for that video Sir, my painter said (chrome cant be painted) your video brought my hopes back and way cheaper than replacing the bumper and grill for the aftermarket black ones.

[@misdirectionuntold2510]

Did this to my truck because it had a small dent in it. Didn’t want to replace it but cutting it out and putting in pod lights wired to the reverse ended up being a great idea. Don’t know how I did without them before!!! Been seeing this a lot lately… words gotten out. Aux reverse lights inserted into rear bumper. Very useful. Great job!!!!! Looks amazing!

[@chrisbgolfpro]

Following this exact method right now on my 2014 F-150. Seems like the best way to do it out of the 100 other videos I watched. Thanks!

[@FS2S]

Thank you sir! Good luck! 💪🏻 I’m sure it’s going to turn out awesome 😎

[@mattpilgrim1]

Hi, do you have any photos of this? I'd like to see how it turned out on the Ford and how it held up since then.

[@chrisbgolfpro]

@@mattpilgrim1 no it did work very well, I think I should've used a oscillating sander in stead with a more aggressive grit. It was flaking off after few months unfortuantely.

[@mattpilgrim1]

@@chrisbgolfpro Thanks for the heads up. Did you use each the etching primer + automotive primer + color coat + clear coat... just think you under-sanded?

[@chrisbgolfpro]

@@mattpilgrim1 100% I believe I did. I bought all the same products he did.

[@king_solomon8029]

When you click to see dude paint a bumper and he puts in lights first instead. I love it 🤣

[@jeffreyoswald9554]

End result looked good. Just two things you should consider next time you paint. All ways wash the part before sanding. If you don't you end up pushing contaminants into the item. Also please use a respirator. There is some wicked chemicals in paint. Well done video and it looked good.

[@kimsparling2398]

The process is good.. I would sand the etching primer and add 2 coats before the regular lacquer primer, sanding between coats to remove scratches.. Also, invest in an inexpensive spray gun and buy good quality automotive finishing products. The crap in rattle cans does not compare. The results you got will last longer with quality products. For those of you who watch and wonder about matching color; Silver is hard to do because it has suspended metallic particles in the liquid binders. Also, there are about a million different silver shades. the size of the metallic particles will directly reflect how the light shows the color. Automotive paint, through a spray gun, can be mixed more accurately that what you will get from a spray can. Overall, the job was well done.. Please don`t forget the respiration protection... there is isocyanates in the paint that will cause health issues eventually.. Ventilation is a good idea as well.. The atmosphere can quickly become combustible... Thanks for the video.. It`s good to see people showing others what can be accomplished if you just wanna do it.

[@smcox1991]

Now you need to do the same treatment to the mirrors. Also one of the grilles that says RAM would look pretty sweet all painted to match.

[@kochese75]

I was gonna plasti dip my chrome bumper but this video definitely has me thinking otherwise

[@gasparramirez7649]

That really made the back end look beast. Everything’s tied up nicely now. I’d just say maybe the finishing touch would be to change out the license plate lights! Hope to see that.

[@JokingAround01]

I’m restoring my 99 f150 and watching this was very helpful thanks

[@FS2S]

You're welcome!

[@markypoh]

I am making a shopping list and heading out right now...

[@andrewbolen7059]

The sandpaper to scuff it and scratch it to give an area for the paint to grip hold off and be able to sit and stay.

[@brew671]

That truck is a perfect blend of rowdy and gorgeous.

[@dmack346]

Great video bruh. I'm looking to do my front bumper and your video just gave me the step to complete the task..

[@FS2S]

Dee Mack Thank you! Glad I could help 👍🏻

[@DarrenWS6]

Very nice job! Been looking for a good spray can video. Very helpful results look amazing. I dig the light install as well.

[@FS2S]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the words 🙏🏻

[@ige924]

Great video! Perfect instructions! Now I'm going to paint the chrome off my Tundra! Thanks for the video

[@FS2S]

Thank you for watching! You’re going to love your trucks new look 😎

[@ige924]

I forgot to ask you, what clear coat did you use? Spray ax 2k, duplicolor?

[@FS2S]

Sorry i didn't see that you had replied. I used Rust-Oleum clear coat!

[@CatchMyDrift11]

Another awesome video. Love this build series. Huge fan. Been waiting for this bumper vid.

[@FS2S]

Tophertoy3 Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻

[@edwardd406]

i painted some chrome handles on my 66van .. same way but used adhesion spay also. i figured why not

[@nunajobiz794]

Wow that is one nice looking truck. It’s nice to see all of these subtle mods that I didn’t think would do very much but, really add to the overall big picture. Well done.

[@FS2S]

Nuna Jobiz Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@4JeepxJK4]

Nice to see some one not half ass with plasti dip

[@flyonawall6521]

Flawless Victory. Excellent job man.

[@FS2S]

@@flyonawall6521 thank you!

[@jeffwoodard3589]

Great job, looks excellent. Glad you took the time for all the steps to make it last. Well worth it....

[@FS2S]

Jeff Woodard Thank you 🙏🏻 I can see how it looks a little tedious but it was definitely worth it in the end 👌🏻

[@sitnstill4now]

Love the look and style. Great job!

[@FS2S]

Thanks!

[@Alienated80]

Outstanding work. Very nice truck as well.

[@josephbostic7833]

This video makes a lot more since the. All the others! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@scottboger7327]

First time viewer of your channel, nice work! Bumper looked great! I'll be back for more!👍

[@FS2S]

Awesome thank you!

[@redbirdauto1713]

This is sick Dude, thanks for the tips. I think I'm gunna steal that rear light Idea, I like that! Props.

[@FS2S]

Thank you I appreciate that! 💪🏻

[@ex9lh7th7k]

Good video, thanks. Can you show a review of the bumper paint? Thanks

[@malibu45680]

Awesome video bro i like the way it came out.. Just would like to see an updated Video on how is it holding up i also want to do this to my truck... Thanks

[@FS2S]

Thank you! I don’t have the truck anymore, but it held up perfectly while I had it!

[@ferthz1]

Hell of a job men! Love the videos!

[@FS2S]

Thank you man! I appreciate that 💪🏻

[@jimyounger9490]

I think ya did an excellent job and made a great video. Going to do the same thing to my Ram power wagon. Thanks.

[@FS2S]

Thank you 🙏🏻 you will be amazed with what a big difference in looks it will make 😎

[@oscarviera312]

Can you post a video of how you set up all the wires for the lights you installed?

[@vdubskiee5356]

looks so much better, big ups on doing it your self 💪

[@FS2S]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@webmastersof]

You did a great job and it looks fantastic! Looks better than factory. I think I would have added one led pod light to each corner of the bumper as well since it would not require any more real work and it would light up the rear sides of the truck when backing up as well. Anyway. it looks great!!!

[@FS2S]

Hey that’s not a bad idea. I actually hadn’t thought of that. 🤔 I appreciate the words and of course thank you for watching! 🙏🏻

[@TheRoadTaken]

I was thinking of doing that too with my truck (the pods on the side) but I don't think my angles will allow for a flush fitment. :(

[@km_motorsports]

Well Done!! Looks Badass!!

[@mattpilgrim1]

@FS2S - 4 years later, do you have photos/comments of how this paint job held up?

[@brendenhouse6922]

Makes me want to paint mine. Nice job

[@Regg363]

Try using cardboard like it was the bumper, when the light fits through the hole in the cardboard. Then you can use it to draw your holes in bumper that are the correct size.

[@joefunkey1861]

Great video, thanks. Question after 2 years how's the paint holding up? Joe

[@davidhughes4728]

I like the video man keep up the good work I think it looks a lot better

[@FS2S]

Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jaronstaiger]

10/10 video thank you so much this is the most helpful video i have seen thank you so so much

[@FS2S]

You are very welcome 🙏🏻

[@dshudson]

You did an amazing job by the way and I like those lights

[@FS2S]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 I built them myself 👍🏼

[@allenmcfadden4262]

You tackled some issues i was worried about and your end result looks fantastic! I too wonder about durability in the fiture of the paint.

[@holvinhernandez9234]

I'm wondering if you could set a separate wiring connection to be able to turn at least 1 set of those lights on with a switch without putting the truck in reverse. In other words, having both sets of lights to turn on when u set truck in reverse, & have at least 1 of the 2 sets to also be able to turn on by pressing a switch from the inside.

[@bektas1981]

Amazing video. You did a very good job, thanks for the knowledge and inspiration.

[@FS2S]

Thank you!

[@nathan9032]

Clean as hell good job

[@mr.oklahoma9288]

Kick ass jib on both the lights and painting. I wonder, are the lights on an aux-switch or, they simply tied in to the reverse lights.

[@FS2S]

Thank you! I just spliced them into the reverse lights.

[@tonycervantes04]

Id love to see a "6 months Later" video on how the bumper is doing.

[@james_jr]

I 2and this motion

[@Tluu89]

I 3rd this motion

[@nathanstrunk7673]

I fourth this motion

[@FS2S]

Well damn, maybe I will give you guys a little update here in the future 😅

[@james_jr]

Yaa! Good job crew.

[@Jacob-oq3uv]

Great Video, about how much primer paint etc did you have to use??

[@jonarmstrong4399]

nice job it looks great. wish I had the patience to do the same thing with my cummins

[@darrinwilliamsjr8885]

Looks good af! 💪🏻

[@FS2S]

Darrin Williams jr I appreciate it man! 🙏🏻

[@VFio689]

This was good. Everyone says you can’t paint chrome. Can you make a video on how to do the grill. Subbed

[@FS2S]

Thanks man! I’ll make one eventually I’m sure, or at least something similar 👍🏻

[@ScallopTip]

Love the lights in the back!

[@FS2S]

Thank you!

[@Jason-wz8bv]

About to try this for my 2007 Nissan Titan back bumper

[@mr.louielou4309]

Dude awesome. Do you have a video related to how and where you connected those reverse lights to?

[@jonprophet5322]

Nicely done!

[@FS2S]

Thanks!

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Looks so so so much better!!! I need to to this to my truck! Hate the chrome. Were you get the paint code spray paint can done?

[@equinoxfishingteam5837]

Badass job dude!!!

[@FS2S]

EQUINOX Fishing Team Thank you!

[@austin_smith240]

Thanks for the tutorial, I get my jeep in a few weeks and I don’t want any chrome

[@FS2S]

No problem man! Good luck!

[@sgjesse13]

Update bro! How has it held up ?? Im about to follow your instructions and attempt This

[@banette36]

For lack of a better word.. BADASS Pickup!! How did you hook up the new flush mount reverse lights !? Directly to reverse lights, or harness to reverse relay? Or other ..?

[@FS2S]

Thank you! I just spliced them into the reverse lights!

[@Swanlord05]

Really nice ....how did u tie reverse lights into flood lights in bumper?

[@FS2S]

Thanks! I just spliced 2 pods on each side to the reverse lights closest. 👍🏻

[@Elusive_Rich]

How many coats did you do of each paint? Awesome video. I'm in the process of doing this now with my truck thanks to your vid.

[@FS2S]

@@Elusive_Rich roughly 2 heavy coats of each, and thank you!

[@jonasgohawksbuckman4754]

Epoxy primer after bumper is Stripped, then 2k, Sealer ,base, then Clear... cGood Video man

[@mikebishop4346]

Wow that came out awesome nice job 👍🏻

[@FS2S]

Mike Bishop Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@Nerves848676]

It looks bad ass. I might do it too. You gave me hopes. 😆 🤣. Updates?? Has it last? Chipped? Etc?

[@FS2S]

It held up nicely!

[@chaserchaserspeedracer]

Hmm. I guess for me since i have experience in automotive wraps im just going to spend 60.00 for the materials and go that route. Main reasoning is costs about the same. Time is 45 min vs 12-24 hours and technically i still have a chrome bumber if i ever sell it and the new owner wants chrome instead. The option is a no turning back option obviously. Looks great though sir. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@FS2S]

I understand that! I wish you the best of luck! Thank you for the comment! 👍🏻

[@gutierrezc8709]

Damn bro, that's badass!

[@dylanduncan9864]

This looks sick dude

[@chhailykung6198]

very nice, am trying to put that size tire/wheel on my 2020 dually denali GMC hopefullly d I don't need spacer

[@FS2S]

It all depends on your wheel size! 👍🏻

[@TheRoadTaken]

3 years have passed, how has it held up? Being a rattle can, I suspect touch-ups are "easy". I have a black F350 and considering painting my chrome bumpers a matte black to contrast the gloss paint of the truck.

[@mnkande1]

Awesome video man about to try this with my Chevy. Where did you find the (touch up paint ) / color match paint ?

[@SLICKW1993]

What about the chrome door handles? I want to paint my bumpers as well.

[@spacetimeteller5604]

In my opinion, due to the door handles being plastic, the low tolerance gaps, and it being a high contact point, your best option is to vinyl wrap them. This offers many benefits including: ease of completing multiple attempts if you mess up installation, cheaper, way less mess, most likely will not have to take off door handles as chrome door handles on trucks are usually just a trim piece that you can wrap while it’s still on the vehicle, and you can easily re-wrap them if they ever become faded or scratched again due to it being a high contact point. Cons: you will not be able to match your exact vehicle color

[@adamslifeispeachy7354]

You can find door handle covers that fit perfectly. I got black ones to cover my chrome and people are shocked when i tell them theyre just covers.

[@CFish-N-Cars]

Brotha you gotta wear a mask please. Great video wishing you great health and much success.

[@davidkeppler37]

That's a great job! I always wonder why upgraded tires and don't for under the wheel wells. Seems pointless to just let debris pound your paint and it kinda looks "off". Please explain if you can. Thanks

[@FS2S]

Thank you! And I think it looks good. Simple as that 😎😂

[@MtownsGreatest]

So freaking dope dude. Just gave me an awesome idea for my Powerstroke. What front bumper is that bro

[@FS2S]

Thanks my man! It’s a Bodyguard bumper 👍🏼

[@cosmich2o122]

Beautiful job👍👍

[@FS2S]

Thank you!

[@A28-q3p]

looked so good i finally got the guts to do mine

[@FS2S]

Awesome! That’s good to hear 😎

[@A28-q3p]

what kind of circular blade did you use to cut the light holes out?

[@FS2S]

I had a bunch of the Dremel EZ Lock Metal Cutting wheels laying around so I used a few of those 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@jpcoutu1]

Nice vid! and i think we may be "neighbors". Parker? Anywho, how has this held up so far?

[@07THE19]

Great video. Can you post a link for the back up lights and the brake lights too please.

[@juniordavidson1519]

Great job !!! It’s been a while since this vid. How about a follow-up to show off how good it still looks?

[@FS2S]

I don't own the truck anymore! It held up perfectly for as long as I did have it though!

[@1Eweezee1]

I would put them back up lights on a toggle switch

[@phillipweber8301]

Well done sir 👍 Its officially on the to do list. Any clever ideas for taking a bend/tweak out of a bumper? Other than hooking up a chain and pulling it out with another truck.

[@FS2S]

Phillip Weber Thank you! And no honestly I wouldn’t know where to begin with that 😂

[@wyliemitchell6442]

It's been over a year now.... So, tell us, how's the paint job on the bumber holding out??

[@mattb12341]

That’s dope and sweet truck man

[@FS2S]

Thanks!

[@deanweller5789]

Great Video, was thinking of doing the same job to my truck, how did the paint hold up so far?

[@rajhooblal5455]

Great Job! Thanks for sharing

[@FS2S]

Thanks for watching!

[@montaukcaster]

Great video. Looks awesome. Why wet sand it and how soon after the paint did you apply the clear coat. Thanks

[@jimmyg5687]

Great job

[@riosalexis166]

Good job bud Beautiful truck 🥰

[@FS2S]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@brucemccann830]

Very nice job!!!

[@hosieware2231]

You should add lights on the front bumper (FOR THAT BAD ASS LOOK)

[@FS2S]

Hosie Ware More than there already is? 😂

[@MrMonkeySir]

Bookmarking to do this to my bumpers ASAP. How has it held up since then?

[@TheRoadTaken]

Also, any idea if having chrome bumpers sandblasted would provide a better end result? Don't get me wrong, yours looks amazing. I only ask because there is a sandblasting shop a mile down the road. :)

[@andyperez0829]

Man, nice job. I would risk to do mine, but i don't think that I have the patience for the sanding. Take a look at f150LEDs for the plate lights (they do all F-Models)

[@7beast298]

Hey bud awesome work I will be doing this very soon!! Where did u buy the touch up express paint! 🤔

[@kirkdunn1379]

No clear coats over the paint? Lol, nvrmnd saw it at end you did do clear coats

[@nicolasramirez6567]

Nice ...do you have the link from your exhaust tip??