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Old Aug 2, 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 Aug 2, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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I used the same brand of paint in this DIY. Autozone, PepBoys, etc. should have it.

https://g35driver.com/forums/body-in...le-w-pics.html
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Dupli-Color or Krylon..
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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^^^ yup
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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^i second that
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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^i third that i personally like dupli
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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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 Aug 3, 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 Aug 4, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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Use Duplicolor thats good for plastic and get some adhesive promoter.
 
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Old Aug 9, 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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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Lookin' good
 
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Old Aug 9, 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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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Thxs for the compliments guys
I used Duplicolor paint and Yea I used clear coat too
 
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