For my grill I used PPG laquer primer, matte black spray paint and then finished off with a PPG clear for a protected gloss look. For some reason I can lay down spray paint with some sick control. The other guy I paint with who is a better painter than I am (when he slows down that is, his rush work is average) is always shocked how good of a color coat I can lay down with spray paint and a good sanding technique.

I just find certain paints easier to work with. Lately, I've been having really good luck and nice results using house enamals for some of our models at work. I just add a little PPG envirobase reducer to it and off I go. I tried them out because it is quicker and easier to run to Home Depot and match a color than wait for my local supplier to mix something up.

 

For the PlastiDip do I buy it as a spray can? Where can I find this? Does HomeDepot or Lowes have it?

 

Is this what I should get? http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

Do I need to use primer first?



Thank You.

 

PC grille PM for Prices sorry only pic I have..

 

No just clean with isopropyl alcohol once its evaporated spray, 3 coats, do not spray too thick. If you dont like it you can just peel it off and go back to stock.

wow very surprising lol

 

My PC guy has more I just took this since it was in my garage. I have put Duct tape on the PC and it stayed on when I took off the tape. I was going to mod the grille for my build. I decided on a whole different look..I can PC this one any color and sell it if interested..

 

Did you use any clear coat at all? Or just a few coats of plasti?

Also any visual of it getting chipped off by rocks or such?

 

How many coats of primer and spray paint should you use when painting the grille?

 

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I did 2 coats primer, 3 coats paint then 3 coats clear. I would wet sand between coats of primer and take your time.

 

i just used plasti dip on mine.. it came out awesome

 

I usually do 3 coats of primer.
1 light
1 heavier
sand
light coat
light sand
wipe down with alcohol
paint