painting brass Duvall

I always thought that I would chrome the Duvall windshield for my '36 project like everyone else. But, the other day, reflecting on the paint scheme that I plan for the car it dawned on me that I could paint it and it might look pretty cool. So, for the painters out there, are there any special tips or tricks for painting br***? What should be done to clean the br*** to remove any oxidation? I thought that after I cleaned it, I would use self etching primer, sealer and then the top coat acrylic enamel. Thanks in advance.

 

paint experts?

 

I have a friend of mine that has his painted on a real nice car. It just looks like he couldn't pay for the chrome and it doesn't look as nice as chrome. Also, br*** plates super beautiful. But, your car, your call.

Oh yeah, the paint question. Scratch it up real good with 320, put a sealer down. You can get the information from a paint store. Prime and paint.

 

If you can't afford to chrome it, polish it and leave it br***. Br*** trim looks sensational but a lot of work to keep polished.

Paint it as you would steel. I would suggest powder coating but if you decide you don't like it, paint is easier to strip.

 

i work for a br*** parts supplier and we just sand blast with fine grit (wear latex gloves so you dont transfur oils from your hands) and paint doesnt even really need a primer , other wise you can chemically darken or antique it as well just google br*** finishing if you need, or p.m. me

 

I would polish it but if you really want to paint I would recommend sanding it with 220 and shooting a coat of acid etching primer on it then it's fare game for top coats..

 

I agree with your own answer to your question in post #1. Last Sunday I saw this painted roadster windshield frame. The painted windshield frame is interesting juxtaposed with the roadsters two-tone paint scheme.

 

Painted windshield frame gives me 80's vibes.

 

Plate it. Painted would look 80's.

 

I've never heard great things about platers down here in the San Antonio area. That's one reason to go with the paint because I really don't want to send that heavy thing off somewhere to get plated. (If someone knows of a good plater around here, let me know.) Thanks to Cerberus for that pic, it's not a Duvall, but it reflects the way I am thinking.

I must have had a brain fart as I did not think of hitting it with 220 to prep it for paint. That should work well. Thanks to all for the suggestions.