Im planning on getting a grill for my tc soon. Its raw aluminum but i want to get it black. I was wondering if i could just primer it then spray paint it black or if i have to powder coat it to have a good look. its 30$ for powder coat. Will it rust or something if i just spray paint? what are the advantages of P.C.?

 

powder coat is more durable, but is not a necessity. personally, i would powder coat though.

spray paint chips easily,but is also easily reapplied...

 

Aluminum doesn't rust just so you know. If you're talking about the billet grill from that dealer then I say powder coat it. Now if it's just mesh then break out the spray paint and go to work. Just my $0.02.

 

It depends on the quality of the grill. If your "buddy down the street" cuts it out using some tin shears, go spray paint because you will probably end up replacing it anyway if the work is shoddy. If it is a good quality grill, get it powder coated. It will look nicer and last a long time. Power coating on something as small as a grill shouldn't be too much.

 

well its its a molded grill, its made to fit the tc perfectly, if i get it powder coated it will be 30$ its a two piece and will cost me around 80. just wanted to know if i should go the extra mile. how do i post pics so i can show you guys?

 

correct, but it does corrode.

 

corrode? will pant speed up or slow down this process?

 

paint it, if not youll get fleck marks from dead bugs small rocks etc. powder coating is more durable, not indestructible, but durable........

 

I have a billet grillset. I painted it black and the bugs and crap tore it apart.

It's now powder coated.

 

spray paint is fine i think. buy a can of krylon fusion for like 5 bucks and get a few coats on there. no sanding or primer necessary. skip the clear coat though, it doesnt look as good.

 

spend $30 and get it powder coated...

 

I think, I know which grill your talking about. It is the RS lookalike on ebay? If so, I got the free black coated offer. Let me tell you the powder coat is SaWeET!

 

Hey! yea it is, you got it powder coated for free? hmmm lucky but do you have a pic of it? it says flat black not sure how it will look. and thanks to everyone for the advice im leaning to the powder coat.

 

yeah, i installed it today, but apprently i zip tied one side too soon and the gaps aren't perfect, other than that it a nice grill. im waiting till i fix it before i email him pics. The powder coat is gloss black, wouldn't have it any other way.

 

just use spraypaint

 

pics!

 

wow those look great! thx for posting pics my minds set on them now.