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Screwed up big time on my grill again [pics]

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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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use plasti-dip? Its easy, quick, and you can peel it off
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RogerG35
use plasti-dip? Its easy, quick, and you can peel it off
Oh no, not this guy again.... From the looks of the grille it might peel off anyway....he could only hope!
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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I think I have a can of primer with some left in it if you want it.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RogerG35
use plasti-dip? Its easy, quick, and you can peel it off
x2!
It's almost impossible to mess up with plasti-dip!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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Try to stand it up at a slight angle like this /, it will help get the paint further back so you don't have to spray so close (10-12 inches is the sweet spot), if that makes sense. You defiantly need to clean it after sanding, try rubbing alcohol it will clean any grease off but won't remove any primer like acetone would.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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thanks chrcarlo but i've already finished it.. and thanks for everyones help.

i had a friend who helped me since i dont want to mess this up again and here is the outcome when i picked up my grill and put it on today

 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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I gotta hand it to ya, not many members would screw up a job that bad and then post pic. It's still early but consider yourself extreemly lucky no one you for painting your grille that bad and yet members were trying to help, unusual. Finished job looks good but then again there were no close ups and it was raining....congratulations.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Man, this is making me not paint MY grill haha
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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One could go the easy route like I did. Took off the grill, then had the body shop paint it for $45. Came out flawless and I picked it up the same day. Not knocking the "going your own route", just wanted to throw out another (inexpensive) option for those that may be looking for an alternative.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Its an easy job. Just takes time and a little patience to make sure you prep the grill. Plus you get the satisfaction that you did it yourself.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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I would've just had the shop paint it for me. This is why stuff like this I wouldn't DIY. Our car's are not cheap honda's.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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exactly what i told homeboy a few days ago... lol

hardheaded indiviuals. smh

Originally Posted by messinax
One could go the easy route like I did. Took off the grill, then had the body shop paint it for $45. Came out flawless and I picked it up the same day. Not knocking the "going your own route", just wanted to throw out another (inexpensive) option for those that may be looking for an alternative.
 
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