grill painted OEM chrome

Aug 31, 2009 | 04:18 AM

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grill painted OEM chrome

hey guys so i was wondering does anyone know where a shop can get a grille painted OEM chrome or at least close to it. If it's even possible

Aug 31, 2009 | 11:59 PM

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Not possible

Sep 1, 2009 | 12:04 AM

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^yes it is

Get a chrome spray paint and do it your self

Sep 1, 2009 | 12:44 AM

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^yes it is

Get a chrome spray paint and do it your self

OP can get black chrome paint but it will not be OEM finish

Sep 1, 2009 | 12:46 AM

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I think bigc used a paint called "Killer Chrome" for his emblemless grill. Not exactly OEM finish, but it came out very nice.

Sep 1, 2009 | 12:49 AM

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This may help:

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Originally Posted by TURBOTOM

How does the chrome compare to the OEM color?

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Originally Posted by bigc

OEM is more of a black chrome whereas any spray you get will be much brighter. you can get very good results with killer chrome - but the prep work has to be dead-on or it have more of a metallic look as opposed to a chrome

Sep 1, 2009 | 12:49 AM

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^^^ His grill does not look black chrome

grill painted OEM chrome

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