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How to paint trivalent chromium finish

August 31, 2011

I've looked around on this site and on the Internet for instructions on how to paint a trivalent chromium finished part, but can only find instructions on painting galvanized parts.

Specifically, I want to paint a GoldGalv finished product from Thomas & Betts Superstrut product line. T&B documentations says the trivalent chromium finish is a "superior paint base", but they don't provide instructions on how to prep and recommendations on types of paints to use.

I will also contact T&B, but I am doubtful of the response time, and besides, I wanted some unbiased opinions from the forum.

Donald Glockner
builder - Brooklyn, New York, USA

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