Edzone_xB

....paint my OEM front grill. It is currently white and I would like to paint it black. Should I use Enamel or Laquer? And if so what brands? Thanks.

burstaneurysm

You'd be better off checking for a used black grille around here or ebay.

Metro273

^^^This is what I'm currently doing...

Max

I agree with the guys above me. I painted a grille once... it chipped really easily.

Brucker3

i'll be doing the same, very good to know about the paint chipping.

RedneckwithanxB

what i did was i took the grille and lightly sanded it with very high grit paper, then i used metallic black from auto zone (the actual car paint in little cans), i sprayed 4-5 thin coats and let them sit under my shop lamps for about an hour between coats... then i did 3-4 coats of clear (from AZ aswell, in the little cans) and then after i was done, let the whole thing sit under my lamps for about 4 hours before even thinking of putting it on the car.... never had a prob with chipping...

Edzone_xB

That is what I am talking about RedNeckwithanXB! That fact that you did it and did it right. Ths fact that you didn't give up like the other chumps here! I will do it this weekend!

RedneckwithanxB

have fun

nerdsports

Post pics of the grill after you're done. =)

Max

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I did mine right (er, as 'right' as you can go with a rattle can) and it still chipped. Do whatever you want, I honestly don't care, I was just offering you my personal experience in that the use of rattle can paint jobs does not generally turn out the best work.

nicholasbanda

Rednecks's got it right. If you take the time to do it right, then you'll be rewarded in the end.

Edzone_xB

See, NicholasBanderas and RedneckXbLoverguy have it right,time and love is all you need....OH and Jesus, you definetly need Jesus. MadMax, I know you don't care, but yet you took the time to send that inspirational post. I will show you and the world......love conquers all....especially Satan and Haters. Wish me luck.

Max

Good luck with that orange peel.

InfernalxBlood

i was going to paint mine at first... but then i just said eff it. dropped 130 for a brand new BSP grille. dont even regret that pruchase one bit. when the sun hits my front end, that pearl totally sets it off. i love it

xBster

I have painted lots of plastic bumpers, grilles, trim etc...I make sure it is sanded lightly and use the Duplicolor Adhesion Promotor before the paint and clear sprays...never had chipping issues...

Chance

any pictures of this being done? i would appreciate any at all!