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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 02:09 PM
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Cleaned up sway bar links, sprayed primer and searched for paint. Found old can of chrome paint. It doesn’t look like real chrome, but it is kind of shiny.


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If you spray rattle can clear on the chrome paint it turns grey and looks just like natural metal. Plus it protects it better. Primer and chrome paint don't last long for corrosion.
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If you spray rattle can clear on the chrome paint it turns grey and looks just like natural metal. Plus it protects it better. Primer and chrome paint don't last long for corrosion.
I tried that and it did, great tip. That looks more OEM new. They are going back on today.
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