can i paint over my chrome grill?
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Definitely make sure you wash your grille first to remove any dirt/debris/oil. See if you can get some vinyl gloves to keep the oil from your fingers getting on the paint.
This could be completely wrong but these were my steps:
Quick wash
Sand with 400 grit
Wash with soap and water, let dry
3 coats of primer, let dry
Sand with 500 grit
Wash with soap and water, let dry
5 coats of gloss black, let dry
3 coats of clear coat, let dry
I want to go back and wetsand possibly although I might not do that.
This could be completely wrong but these were my steps:
Quick wash
Sand with 400 grit
Wash with soap and water, let dry
3 coats of primer, let dry
Sand with 500 grit
Wash with soap and water, let dry
5 coats of gloss black, let dry
3 coats of clear coat, let dry
I want to go back and wetsand possibly although I might not do that.
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Originally Posted by App6MT
For mine I sanded the original grille down with 400 grit to make sure everything was smooth. I did three coats of primer, then sanded that down with 500 grit. I did about 5 coats of black and then 3 clear.
![](http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/oatke577/Picture_011.jpg)
I also ordered a Gialla Grille from Jose at Ionic Motorsports just in case it didn't turn out that well. I am surprised on how sharp it can make the car look for just a few hours of work.
![](http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/oatke577/Picture_011.jpg)
I also ordered a Gialla Grille from Jose at Ionic Motorsports just in case it didn't turn out that well. I am surprised on how sharp it can make the car look for just a few hours of work.
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Possibe to just paint horizontal bars with, say, clear black giving a black chrome look, maintianing the fugi emblem as is?
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Just so you guys know, I've already got a few rocks chips in mine
My Gialla replica from Ionics comes in today so it will be swapped out. When it's off I am going to experiment some more with the grille and try to find a coating that is more durable.
I was watching some car show with dad a few months back and I remember seeing this clear coat product that Team Corvette had been using on the front end of their car. Not sure what the name of it was but I am definitely looking for something like that.
I'll keep you all posted.
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I was watching some car show with dad a few months back and I remember seeing this clear coat product that Team Corvette had been using on the front end of their car. Not sure what the name of it was but I am definitely looking for something like that.
I'll keep you all posted.
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Originally Posted by App6MT
Just so you guys know, I've already got a few rocks chips in mine
My Gialla replica from Ionics comes in today so it will be swapped out. When it's off I am going to experiment some more with the grille and try to find a coating that is more durable.
I was watching some car show with dad a few months back and I remember seeing this clear coat product that Team Corvette had been using on the front end of their car. Not sure what the name of it was but I am definitely looking for something like that.
I'll keep you all posted.
![Mad](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
I was watching some car show with dad a few months back and I remember seeing this clear coat product that Team Corvette had been using on the front end of their car. Not sure what the name of it was but I am definitely looking for something like that.
I'll keep you all posted.
that sux rock chips
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