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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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I like the paint fumes

I didn't feel like spending $300 for an aftermarket grill, so I did this. Again, it looks better in the pics than in person. It turned out ok at best. I'll be doing a better job later, when I'm not lazy.







 
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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I plan to paint my grill as well. What kind of paint and primer did you use?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TG808
I plan to paint my grill as well. What kind of paint and primer did you use?


I did 2 coats of primer, 3 of the black, then 3 of the clear. I am gonna redo the grill later, I'm pretty sure it's gonna start chipping soon. Next time, I'll be wet sanding the primer between the coats.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Okay and did you sand before primer?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Yup, 2nd pic was after a little scuff. I just wet sanded using 600 grit sand paper. My friend said I should have used something lower like 400. I dunno, before you start, you should read up on that.
 
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