DIY blacked-out grille w/ pics

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Feb 24, 2012 | 12:07 AM
  #271  
Re-did my grill today. Had too many chips and decided to paint the mt fuji too cause I got tired of the black and chrome look.

Pics:
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DIY blacked-out grille w/ pics-pfosjh.jpg

Next up black the rims


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Feb 24, 2012 | 11:05 AM
  #272  
^is that flat? what process did you use and materials? i plan to do gloss but just curious
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Feb 24, 2012 | 12:38 PM
  #273  
No its actually gloss, but camera didn't pick it up well.

I sanded the grill down, used primer (duplicolor), gloss black (krylon gloss black) (this: http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/03006802000) and clear coat (gloss, duplicolor).
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Feb 24, 2012 | 04:57 PM
  #274  
same materials i have sitting here..just have to do it
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Mar 26, 2012 | 09:01 PM
  #275  
Started mine today. Got 320 grit sand paper to sand down a few rock chips and get the chrome off. Using dupicolor primer, gloss black, and clear as well.

Did the first coat of primer after sanding and cleaning.
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Just applied a second coat. I plan on wet sanding with 600 grit once its completely dry. Then I'll apply a third and wet sand again before applying the first gloss black coat.


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Apr 1, 2012 | 02:32 PM
  #276  
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Old pic for comparison

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Finished product. I think it turned out great, but I do have some doubts with how long it will be able to hold up. (sorry for posting such a dirty car lol)


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Apr 11, 2012 | 06:30 PM
  #277  
thanks!
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May 1, 2012 | 09:56 PM
  #278  
Looks legit man, going to use this DIY to black out mine too...Thanks alot
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May 14, 2012 | 08:06 PM
  #279  
Any updates on how well the paint is holding up??


And any tips on wet sanding ?
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May 15, 2012 | 08:43 PM
  #280  
mine held up for about a year before the shine and color starting going away...time to respray
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May 15, 2012 | 10:09 PM
  #281  
Looks great on a BO G
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Jun 3, 2012 | 10:42 PM
  #282  
Lots of people can't seem to choose between flat black or the gloss black. I suggest semi gloss as a great in-between. just finished mine and it looks great
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Jun 3, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Jun 21, 2012 | 02:47 PM
  #284  
Great diy! Looks like I know what Im doing this weekend.
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Jun 21, 2012 | 04:44 PM
  #285  
Quote: Lots of people can't seem to choose between flat black or the gloss black. I suggest semi gloss as a great in-between. just finished mine and it looks great
+1...I just did mine last weekend with semi-gloss...it's just the right amount for contrast without looking dull.
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