Q: What colors are required for painting chrome?
A: Because chrome is shiny, you should use strong
contrasting values. For best results, imagine you are painting a
mirror. The reflections will distort as they follow the shape of the
chrome object. Although chrome is a cool gray, you will probably use a
lot of white for the bright areas. Try using ivory black or Paynes gray
for the hard edges and shadows.
--by Camille LaPointe-Lyons