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Old 08-02-2008, 10:58 PM
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Best paint to use for grill

So im getting ready to paint my grill glossy black soon and was wondering what is the best paint and clear coat to use, any recommendation?
 
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Old 08-02-2008, 11:19 PM
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I used the same brand of paint in this DIY. Autozone, PepBoys, etc. should have it.

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Old 08-02-2008, 11:38 PM
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Dupli-Color or Krylon..
 
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^^^ yup
 
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^i second that
 
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^i third that i personally like dupli
 
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after painting the grill is it ok to wash the car or should i wait a bit just want to make sure i dont mess it up and have to re do it
 
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Old 08-03-2008, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Epidel
after painting the grill is it ok to wash the car or should i wait a bit just want to make sure i dont mess it up and have to re do it
i would probably wait a few days just to make sure it is fully cured. you can easily wash the car without the grill though.
 
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Old 08-04-2008, 12:17 AM
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Use Duplicolor thats good for plastic and get some adhesive promoter.
 
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Old 08-09-2008, 07:54 PM
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So I took the plunge and paint my grill and here is the result
Before
<a href="http://s511.photobucket.com/albums/s352/djbobby_2/?action=view&current=DSC05568.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s352/djbobby_2/DSC05568.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s511.photobucket.com/albums/s352/djbobby_2/?action=view&current=DSC05569.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s352/djbobby_2/DSC05569.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
After
<a href="http://s511.photobucket.com/albums/s352/djbobby_2/?action=view&current=DSC05585.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s352/djbobby_2/DSC05585.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s511.photobucket.com/albums/s352/djbobby_2/?action=view&current=DSC05584.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s352/djbobby_2/DSC05584.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
 
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Lookin' good
 
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Old 08-09-2008, 08:29 PM
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Looks good - which paint did you end up using? Did you use clear as well?
 
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Thxs for the compliments guys
I used Duplicolor paint and Yea I used clear coat too
 
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