Comments on: Is there a way to refinish a chrome bar stool so it’s not so shiny? ? http://furniturebarstool.net/is-there-a-way-to-refinish-a-chrome-bar-stool-so-its-not-so-shiny.php Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:17:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: AMO 45 http://furniturebarstool.net/is-there-a-way-to-refinish-a-chrome-bar-stool-so-its-not-so-shiny.php/comment-page-1#comment-855 AMO 45 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:20:35 +0000 http://furniturebarstool.net/is-there-a-way-to-refinish-a-chrome-bar-stool-so-its-not-so-shiny.php#comment-855 use an electric sander to dull all the shiny surfaces then use an oil based primer and then using an oil based paint apply 2 coats i'm going to suggest rust-o-leum paint in the color aluminum its the closest i've found to a brushed nickle finish. or if you're just looking to tone them down you can try lightly rubbing them with 0000 steel wool.Sometimes when chrome is brand new it can look a bit garish but remind your client that it will appear less noticeable with time good luck use an electric sander to dull all the shiny surfaces then use an oil based primer and then using an oil based paint apply 2 coats i’m going to suggest rust-o-leum paint in the color aluminum its the closest i’ve found to a brushed nickle finish. or if you’re just looking to tone them down you can try lightly rubbing them with 0000 steel wool.Sometimes when chrome is brand new it can look a bit garish but remind your client that it will appear less noticeable with time good luck

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