If they are black you can use a paint thinner and mix with sanding. Mine was chrome so had to do a a lot of sanding to get that rough surface.Ok guys....i was looking for a thread like this.
So in regards to painting tow hooks, what was your process? Did you just throw some paint on top of the black, or did you sand it down?
I want to do the same, however I always have problems with it flaking off. Since i go offroad every couple of weeks, from time to time, I do use them. I bought some soft shackles so I can use them, but what will you do so it doesn't flake off? I guess I can send them off to powder coat them, but I think that it's something you can do at home.
Since it's a diy kinda of a job, I just want it to last just a little bit.
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Yeah...I ordered black ones, and the bezels to go with it. I want to paint both the bezels and tow hooks to match my body paint (it's hydro blue).If they are black you can use a paint thinner and mix with sanding. Mine was chrome so had to do a a lot of sanding to get that rough surface.
After that, put 2-3 coats of primer at 20 minute intervals and then the final paint in a similar fashion. I hung mine from a wire clothes hook. Worked out well. I do a lot of off roading and the paint has held up. I used red engine ceramic paint.
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I left the bezels alone cuz they are still pretty tucked in and puts more focus on the hooks. It's not professional but turned out awesome. Here is mine.Yeah...I ordered black ones, and the bezels to go with it. I want to paint both the bezels and tow hooks to match my body paint (it's hydro blue).
I don't think that the bezels would be hard to paint, just a light sanding. That's why I'm trying to figure out the tow hooks. Got some primer, factory matching color paint and maybe use some clear coat. I just hope it sticks around.
That Red engine paint would probably last longer than the spray paint I ordered from automotive touch up paint. Maybe that is what I might need to do. Find me some blue engine paint...or just leave them black, and just paint the bezels
Any pics?
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I left the bezels alone cuz they are still pretty tucked in and puts more focus on the hooks. It's not professional but turned out awesome. Here is mine.![]()
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I was iffy at first because I never saw a lot of this combo. It was either red on black face or red on body matched face. I am really happy with how they turned out, and yes, having the chrome really draws the eye to the hooks and I love that!Looks great man. Now that I see yours, I’m liking how the chrome makes the hooks stand out a little.
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Where did you get it powder coated?View attachment 82109I just had mine powder coated red , much easier to remove with the bumper off . Front bumper
Is very easy to remove.
Where are you located ? I live in ny, there are shops all over the place that powder coatWhere did you get it powder coated?
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