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rxfox3 · 04-26-2011, 10:27 AM

Hello,

I picked up a new heritage grille and want to paint it IOM. I have the correct base paint and clear, but I want to double check on the proper steps to prep and paint before I dive into my project.

I have seen two different DIY for painting a grille

Option #1
mask
sand
de-grease
base coat
clear coat
install part

Option #2
mask
sand
adhesion promoter
prime (plastic primer)
base
clear
install part

If anyone has done this project or is confident in the steps can you please post! Also, if I need the plastic primer do they sell it at national chain auto part stores??

thank you!

jshaf · 12-24-2011, 08:35 PM

would like to know this as well. getting an unpainted heritage grill and would like to paint it myself. have an idea how I want to go about it but wanted to see some others opinions before I tackle it myself. thinking about working an over night epozy dip in to the equation to help.

CooG · 12-24-2011, 08:43 PM

Well......it's a combo of both.

If it was me, I'd do the following.

Mask
Sand
Wipe with cleaner
Adhesion promoter
Light coat primer
Light Sand
Wipe with cleaner
Base
Clear

....and if needed, Sand and Clear again.

jshaf · 12-24-2011, 09:55 PM

thanks coog, I am a patient man and i will take your recommendation to heart. if it gets a high quality result I will definitely take as long as it takes :o)

Ray@RDS · 12-24-2011, 11:10 PM

The part Gm provides is already primered(OE version) It does not come raw plastic in other words.

Step 1

1. Wash with soap(I like Dawn) and water, grease and wax remover will actualy release the promoters already exsisting..
2. use grey colored 3m scuff pads and pred to a nice even dull finish.
3. apply sealer
4. apply base
5. apply clear

Our cars are quite impressive just about anyone young or old. I would recomend having a professional shop do the refinish process.

hope the above helps

oh and your paint code is located at the spare tire location look for the U**** Number on the bottom of the RPO code decal.

rxfox3 · 12-25-2011, 12:37 PM

I was more than happy with the results I got doing it myself. I just followed the directions and took my time. Just make sure you take the time with the prep and let it dry all the way before you handle it....

12-24-2011, 09:55 PM	#4
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	thanks coog, I am a patient man and i will take your recommendation to heart. if it gets a high quality result I will definitely take as long as it takes :o) __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

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04-26-2011, 10:27 AM	#1
rxfox3 Rxfox3 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM/M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Seattle Posts: 96 View My Garage	DIY Painting heritage grille? Hello, I picked up a new heritage grille and want to paint it IOM. I have the correct base paint and clear, but I want to double check on the proper steps to prep and paint before I dive into my project. I have seen two different DIY for painting a grille Option #1 mask sand de-grease base coat clear coat install part Option #2 mask sand adhesion promoter prime (plastic primer) base clear install part If anyone has done this project or is confident in the steps can you please post! Also, if I need the plastic primer do they sell it at national chain auto part stores?? thank you!

12-24-2011, 08:35 PM	#2
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	would like to know this as well. getting an unpainted heritage grill and would like to paint it myself. have an idea how I want to go about it but wanted to see some others opinions before I tackle it myself. thinking about working an over night epozy dip in to the equation to help. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

12-24-2011, 08:43 PM	#3
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Well......it's a combo of both. If it was me, I'd do the following. Mask Sand Wipe with cleaner Adhesion promoter Light coat primer Light Sand Wipe with cleaner Base Clear ....and if needed, Sand and Clear again.

12-24-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
Ray@RDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mn Posts: 481	The part Gm provides is already primered(OE version) It does not come raw plastic in other words. Step 1 1. Wash with soap(I like Dawn) and water, grease and wax remover will actualy release the promoters already exsisting.. 2. use grey colored 3m scuff pads and pred to a nice even dull finish. 3. apply sealer 4. apply base 5. apply clear Our cars are quite impressive just about anyone young or old. I would recomend having a professional shop do the refinish process. hope the above helps oh and your paint code is located at the spare tire location look for the U**** Number on the bottom of the RPO code decal.

12-25-2011, 12:37 PM	#6
rxfox3 Rxfox3 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM/M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Seattle Posts: 96 View My Garage	I was more than happy with the results I got doing it myself. I just followed the directions and took my time. Just make sure you take the time with the prep and let it dry all the way before you handle it....