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| 99-03 7.3L Exterior Discussion Body and Accessories Talk |
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painting chrome grill?
Anyone ever had any experience with painting a chrome(plastic) grill? I have seen some done that chip after a while. I have access to a bead blaster to clean it up first. I want to paint it black when I do my bumper, just don't want it to peel and look like crap after a few months. Any suggestions?
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I have done this. I recommend that you use scotch brite or a very high grite sand paper like 1200grit. Sand all areas that you can sand. Then prime wet sand and then seal with a primer sealer and then shoot with color. I have yet to have a plastic grill chip. Also I recommend to prevent chipping to put a clear coat on it as well. Plus the clear coat will give it a nice highgloss shine. 2 coats primer, 1 coat sealer, minimum of 3 coats color, and minimum 3 coats clear coat. That is my normal rule of thumb. |
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Ranch, make sure you scuff the crap out of the chrome! if you dont it WILL chip, also make sure that you use a quality primer and shake the crap out of the can before you spray it. i painted alot of chrome pices in auto body class, it was a pita to make it stick for any lengh of time, Also get a tack rag and wipe it all over the chrome before you spray the primer! you can get them at Advance Auto Parts or any auto body supply shop. if you cant get them let me know i have a ton i can mail some to you if you like.
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