DIY blacked-out grille w/ pics

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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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my G is black and I think I may do my grill black and inside my headlights a dark / flatt grey ???
 
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Nice DIY, I think I might just do the Mt. Fuji emblem, my car is OB and I dont wan the blacked out look.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 68_GT
cool I may actually do this now with that product

didn't want mine to get all chipped up and continually have to re do it

also considered having it powdercoated black for the same reasons.

car done on black for whoever was asking....
How do you plan to powdercoat plastic?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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nice job i may do the same
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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hey guys, new guy here....with the plasti dip spray after you sand it do you have to prime it ...if you do what primer do you use thanks
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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wow, looks great
 
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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hey guys, new guy here....with the plasti dip spray after you sand it do you have to prime it ...if you do what primer do you use thanks
You apply it the same way as the Dupli-Color stuff the OP used. If you look at the PDF on the Plasti Dip site, it says:

SURFACE PREPARATION:
MIX WELL BEFORE USE.
All surfaces to be coated must be free of all oils, grease, dirt, wax and loose rust. A sandblasted or rough surface
improves adhesion. Use PLASTI DIP  PRIMER on all metals for best results.
Oh and check this out:

PLASTI DIP  can also be applied to:
Wood: seals and protects from weathering and prevents splinters.
Metal: reduces vibration, deadens sound, prevents corrosion, insulates electrically and
from extreme temperatures.
Glass: shatterproofs glass objects (available in clear).
Rope/Fabrics: weatherproofs, prevents rotting and fraying.
Plastics: protects delicate surfac es from scratches.
Rubber: weatherproofs, wear resistant.
Maps: weatherproofs, tear resistant (available in clear).
I want to try that stuff on a small piece of glass to see how clear it really is.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Oh one question though, when you sand it down, are you doing it by hand or using a machine?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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I doit by hand...

I re-did my grill with plasti dip like I said I was going to do. The only problem I seem to have was after some time the can would spray gobs, or it would build up on the tip and as I was sweeping from one side to the other gobs would shoot and land on the grill...

I'll prolly get another fresh can and do another 2 coats for even spray. Also make sure you sand really well, I should have spent more time on the prep work to get all the rock chips out rather than spray over them...

I have to admit I like the finish, as well you only really notice any blemishes when up close...

Heres a few pics...

Before


During (after cleaning with Alcohol)


After

 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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thanks
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RandomHer0
Need to resand and primer until the holes fill up.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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how smooth is the finish from the plastidip?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Its not a rough surface if thats what youre asking...
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Its not a rough surface if thats what youre asking...
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by App6MT
Need to resand and primer until the holes fill up.
Ya I know I should have taken more time to get rid of those...when my grill was in better shape last season and I painted it with Krylon, it looked great, until rocks started chipping it.

I'll see what I can do to fix that up because its annoying for sure...
 
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