Before actually painting, it's important to remove any oil or residue on the surface of the vinyl. Pour alcohol on a rag, and gently wipe it across the vinyl's surface. Although it may appear clean, the vinyl collects grime from your hand and any other object with which it comes into contact. Once the vinyl is prepped, it's ready to paint. The photos in this article depict how to do so.
Real chrome reflects the sky and the ground, so it appears blue on top, brown on the bottom.
In the middle, where the two colors meet, is a dark horizon line. Dip the sponge into black Auto Air paint, and swipe it across the middle of the letters. Use a slight waving motion, and apply more pressure at the top part of the sponge. Let the bottom of the sponged black color just fade downward. With the black laid down, use the sponge and perform the same swiping technique with dark brown paint.