DIY: OEM Emblem-less Grill
Here's mine after the first coat of primer... can't wait to get this thing done so i can get the ugly gialla grille OFF my car!!!
This is my first time working with bondo and i think i got it almost perfect. It'll be painted Satin Black with a matte clear when it's all done
Thanks for the DIY Marcus and Chris, great job!
-GP-
This is my first time working with bondo and i think i got it almost perfect. It'll be painted Satin Black with a matte clear when it's all done
Thanks for the DIY Marcus and Chris, great job!
-GP-
^ go to www.alsacorp.com and look at the product called killer chrome.
to get a good finish, spray the grill gloss black, clear coat it, and let it cure overnight. after 24 hours, give it a few dust coats of killer chrome, wipe off the excess coating, and let it sit for an hour. you can then give it another few coats of clear.
you'll get the best results if you get the grill as smooth as possible and don't use too much killer chrome. also, apply the killer chrome in the day time so you can see whether you're applying too much.
to get a good finish, spray the grill gloss black, clear coat it, and let it cure overnight. after 24 hours, give it a few dust coats of killer chrome, wipe off the excess coating, and let it sit for an hour. you can then give it another few coats of clear.
you'll get the best results if you get the grill as smooth as possible and don't use too much killer chrome. also, apply the killer chrome in the day time so you can see whether you're applying too much.
Not that model cars and such are the same but I've seen many reviews and jobs done with this stuff. So far, they have not been as advertised. However it is possible.......
Your glossy black coat has to be as smooth as a babys butt and you really need some painting chops. (that's just from what I've seen and read)
Also, dont buy the rattle can version. A waste of time and money.
It is pretty easy. All you need to do is spray a layer of chrome down first. Then do a layer of clear coat with small amount of black mixed in it. Any professional paint shop can do it.
So i have spent the last two days doing this. I think this was by far the hardest DIY for me, i think it turned out pretty good.. 
I might redo it just because of some minor imperfections. but I am happy with the over all turn out
I might redo it just because of some minor imperfections. but I am happy with the over all turn out
See this: http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/the_process.htm
Edit: just did a little search and found this:
http://classiccars.about.com/b/2008/...stic-parts.htm
Here is my attempt. After 5 days and 20+ hours of sanding im still not happy. I'm thinking it will look better if i paint it matte blk so that the minor imperfection don't show. And it think i need to dremel out the part that holds the emblem.
The part that where i bondo is super smooth and stands out in the paint. Any recommendations on how to make it blend in with the rest of the grill better? I used like 6 coats of primer filler and sanded it with 400 grit paper.
The part that where i bondo is super smooth and stands out in the paint. Any recommendations on how to make it blend in with the rest of the grill better? I used like 6 coats of primer filler and sanded it with 400 grit paper.
I was thinkin about moddin my grill on my sedan. I was thinkin cutting out the middle 2 slats completely. Any one know if the rest of the grill will be structurally able to support itself without the top part sagging in the middle? Thanks for any help.