Painting the Wipers

[eggsplorer]

My winshield wipers came with black paint, and it has started to peel off into a chrome color on both the back and front wipers. Can I paint these and what paint(spray paint?) should I use? Also, how long will this take? Any answers will be greatly appreciated and coveted.

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[Digger196]

any regular spray paint will work. get the satin texture. not the gloss. it'll take like 1-2 mins to paint and 24 hrs or less to dry.

 

[unclemeat]

You may want to get them powder coated. I believe that all windshield wipers now are powder coated, and not painted. The powder coating process will make for a much more durable finish. If you use can spray paint you will have to touch them up from time to time.

 

[Hartman]

I really don't think that power coating is neccessary. I painted mine first with adhesion promotor, then with flat black paint. They have been like that for over a year with no chipping.

 

[BTRs X]

I took mine off my truck, ran fine sand paper up and down them a few times, cleaned them, and then painted them with flat black rustoleum grille paint. Do a few coats (I did 4 or 5) and let dry. Mine look great!

 

[Rhett]

I painted mine first with adhesion promotor, then with flat black paint. They have been like that for over a year with no chipping.

Adhesion promoter huh? I'll have to try that, if I can find some "adhesion promoter" around here. Is that just a fancy name for primer? I've painted mine and they look great but I have to do it about every 8 months because of chips and paint flaking off. I used flat black and it looks professional.

 

[Hartman]

It's not regular primer, it's clear and has a flex agent in it. It is mostly used for plastic bumpers. You can find it at most auto parts stores.