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mattuz · 03-08-2015, 02:51 PM

So I bought an unpainted heritage grill, pretty cheap on eBay, me being the dumb one, I decided to save some more and paint it myself. I'm a perfectionist and it had a couple flaws, so I decided to just start sanding the whole thing back down, which is a major pain, and I only have a small part sanded down now. My question is would I be better off to just spend $300 to buy one online that's already painted, or just continue sanding on mine, and take it to a body shop and have them paint it? I'm figuring they are probably gonna charge $150-$175 or so just to paint it.

BIO-HAZARD · 03-08-2015, 03:03 PM

Send it to Lupe, at River City Creations & let him fix it all up & paint it. I think it would be worth the money . His work is great.

He charges $370.00 for a brand new grill painted. But see what he would charge to just paint yours .

mattuz · 03-08-2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BIO-HAZARD

Send it to Lupe, at River City Creations & let him fix it all up & paint it. I think it would be worth the money . His work is great.

I've seen some of his work, and it's amazing. But I'm afraid paying shipping both ways, would get expensive.

ELIC1 · 03-08-2015, 03:32 PM

buy a new one and sand and paint the one you have. and then sell it and make some of your money back. I would get the new one from Maureen

mattuz · 03-08-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ELIC1

buy a new one and sand and paint the one you have. and then sell it and make some of your money back. I would get the new one from Maureen

That's a good idea. Thanks! Who is Maureen?

ELIC1 · 03-08-2015, 03:47 PM

http://www.rodgerschevrolet.com/ ask for her she will do right by you on any part you need for your car. many people on Camaro 5 have used her. maybe someone that has used her can let this guy know he is in good hands with Maureen

JR 1 · 03-08-2015, 04:02 PM

A body shop should be able to paint it for a lot less than $150, it's a small part.

scott's45 · 03-08-2015, 04:06 PM

When I wanted to get my strut tower brace painted, I took it to the dealer. I figured they would have the correct paint in stock, or had the code to easily whip it up. They only charged me $60. No shipping to deal with, just dropped it off and picked it up. I would think the grill would cost about the same.

mattuz · 03-08-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by scott's45

When I wanted to get my strut tower brace painted, I took it to the dealer. I figured they would have the correct paint in stock, or had the code to easily whip it up. They only charged me $60. No shipping to deal with, just dropped it off and picked it up. I would think the grill would cost about the same.

Did they have to mask off your strut tower brace? With this grill, it will have to be masked, which has to be quite detailed

RJT Impala · 03-08-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ELIC1

http://www.rodgerschevrolet.com/ ask for her she will do right by you on any part you need for your car. many people on Camaro 5 have used her. maybe someone that has used her can let this guy know he is in good hands with Maureen

I've used Maureen for a number of purchases. Actually waiting now for delivery of a heritage grille through her. She had one in stock, but wouldn't ship it because several of the grill fins weren't straight. She ordered another one in rather than ship that one to me. They (Rodgers Chevrolet, Maureen and Becky) are truly a class act. Great to work with!

revived · 03-08-2015, 08:49 PM

How do you get in touch with her, I emailed her 4 times she replied once then never again been 4 days since then. Really don't see why she gets so much praise?

Camaro Dude · 03-08-2015, 10:10 PM

Haven't seen a pic of your ride, but here is a thought. Maybe you can work out a theme, which includes you plasti dippin the grille instead. This may work out for you and look very nice indeed, but it all depends on the theme of your red Camaro.

I always try and work around with what I've got already, as opposed to the other way around, the former tends to cost less

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BRAVO 2SS · 03-09-2015, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

I've used Maureen for a number of purchases. Actually waiting now for delivery of a heritage grille through her. She had one in stock, but wouldn't ship it because several of the grill fins weren't straight. She ordered another one in rather than ship that one to me. They (Rodgers Chevrolet, Maureen and Becky) are truly a class act. Great to work with!

Maureen and Becky for the win! Definitely get your part here! Give them time...they will get back to you. 4 days is nothing to get quality and professional service!

dgriddick · 03-09-2015, 05:36 AM

buy the painted one.. I did and installed right out the box... better than messing with an unpainted part to try to match the paint.

03-08-2015, 02:51 PM	#1
mattuz Drives: 2011 victory red camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ky Posts: 106 View My Garage	In a dilemma about grill So I bought an unpainted heritage grill, pretty cheap on eBay, me being the dumb one, I decided to save some more and paint it myself. I'm a perfectionist and it had a couple flaws, so I decided to just start sanding the whole thing back down, which is a major pain, and I only have a small part sanded down now. My question is would I be better off to just spend $300 to buy one online that's already painted, or just continue sanding on mine, and take it to a body shop and have them paint it? I'm figuring they are probably gonna charge $150-$175 or so just to paint it.

03-08-2015, 03:03 PM	#2
BIO-HAZARD INFECTED Drives: 2011 1LT Synergy Green Join Date: May 2011 Location: Upstate PA Posts: 3,226	Send it to Lupe, at River City Creations & let him fix it all up & paint it. I think it would be worth the money . His work is great. He charges $370.00 for a brand new grill painted. But see what he would charge to just paint yours . __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485533

03-08-2015, 04:06 PM	#8
scott's45 Scott's45 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 557 View My Garage	When I wanted to get my strut tower brace painted, I took it to the dealer. I figured they would have the correct paint in stock, or had the code to easily whip it up. They only charged me $60. No shipping to deal with, just dropped it off and picked it up. I would think the grill would cost about the same. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP

03-08-2015, 08:49 PM	#11
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	How do you get in touch with her, I emailed her 4 times she replied once then never again been 4 days since then. Really don't see why she gets so much praise? __________________

03-08-2015, 03:32 PM	#4
ELIC1 Account Suspended Drives: black and silver Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new york Posts: 1,728	buy a new one and sand and paint the one you have. and then sell it and make some of your money back. I would get the new one from Maureen

03-08-2015, 03:47 PM	#6
ELIC1 Account Suspended Drives: black and silver Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new york Posts: 1,728	http://www.rodgerschevrolet.com/ ask for her she will do right by you on any part you need for your car. many people on Camaro 5 have used her. maybe someone that has used her can let this guy know he is in good hands with Maureen

03-08-2015, 04:02 PM	#7
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	A body shop should be able to paint it for a lot less than $150, it's a small part.

03-08-2015, 10:10 PM	#12
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Haven't seen a pic of your ride, but here is a thought. Maybe you can work out a theme, which includes you plasti dippin the grille instead. This may work out for you and look very nice indeed, but it all depends on the theme of your red Camaro. I always try and work around with what I've got already, as opposed to the other way around, the former tends to cost less .

03-09-2015, 05:36 AM	#14
dgriddick Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vriginia Beach Posts: 338	buy the painted one.. I did and installed right out the box... better than messing with an unpainted part to try to match the paint.