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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Painting Grille
Hey guys, just wanted to know what is best way to paint grille black. I need something that will hold on the chrome. Anyone have experience with this?
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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I am in the process of doing mine. I removed the Chrome from the grill itself. This is a PITA but the best way to do it.
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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What steps are needed to remove the chrome? Any tools or removing substances needed?
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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I'm guessing you have a sedan...but here:
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i painted right over my grill its not real chrome so i dont see a point of peelling off the fake chrome the paint going to stick anyways
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Thanks a lot guys for the responses.
-Benzino, did the paint peel after you painted over the chrome? and do you have close-up pic of it?
Thanks, Mike
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no the paint will not peel off well hasnt yet nor chiped. i dont know how to load up pics anymore so i cant.
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use a primer before you spray the paint...
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