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Jan 8, 2011 | 11:42 PM

midnight AMG

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Matte paint

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Gonna but the single wing sl grill with the districtic logo...

Planning ahead...

Anyone know what kind of black matte paint to use? Do I have to spray some sort of primer on the grill itself first???

Jan 9, 2011 | 12:07 AM

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PLASTI DIP it, its a black rubber coating that is removable.You can get it at home depot.
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Jan 9, 2011 | 12:16 AM

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or vinyl wrap...

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Jan 9, 2011 | 12:40 AM

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I used Dupli-color Perfer Match (automotive paint) to paint the grill. You can buy the paint from autozone, walmart or kragen. Clean the surface w/ rubbing alcohol (you may want to sand the surface w/ sand paper if the surface is rough and dirty), then paint a layer or two of primer, followed by 3 layers of paint, and then a 3 layers of clear coat.

Jan 9, 2011 | 12:47 AM

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i would use plasti-dip only because its easily removed and easy re-applied. plus, you just dip the damn thing lol

Jan 9, 2011 | 01:57 AM

midnight AMG

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Cool thanks guys

Its gonna be a lot of work but I'm getting a eurotek lip cf spoiler soon

Plus the sl grill plus matte

Will unveil in the near future

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:56 AM

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Cool. You could always plasti dip it and make sure you like it before painting.

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Jan 10, 2011 | 06:18 AM

dynomite05

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I had my shop paint it. I did it myself the first time but it started to peel after a while. You could use plasti dip, but it will come out matte not gloss.

Jan 10, 2011 | 11:35 AM

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Question for you plasti dippers, if the front grille was painted with plasti dip, would it do a great god at resisting rock chips or would it peel and flake off in short order?

Wes - how is your plasti dipped hood emblem holding up?