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firestone_ss · 04-13-2010, 11:09 PM

was looking for some advice on what kind of paint or clear coat to use on the grill,im worried about fading,going to keep it black, so is everyone painting with a high gloss or flat paint? Thanks for any advice

Michael_Js · 04-13-2010, 11:44 PM

Use Chevy's paint. You can buy spray cans. Your choice in flat or gloss - depends on what look you're going for. I'd clear coat it also - also depends on gloss or matte - the look you want!

My car is black, so when I order it I want it the same gloss black with gloss clear coat

Cabrera · 04-14-2010, 12:16 AM

Hmmmmm.... I've read that it's best to have a shop painted, better prepping for paint not to peel down the road...

I personally would like to paint it myself, so what could one do to prep correct and get a good quality job from some garage dudes like us????

herkman · 04-14-2010, 11:51 AM

Cleaned the grill with wax and grease remover
Prepped with a grey scotchbrite pad.
Cleaned again
Taped the non-painted area off and wiped it down with prep sol
Sprayed it with 2 coats of adhesion promotor
Primed with dupont high build primer
Wet sanded with 600
Cleaned again
Sprayed the color and clear using Dupont ChromaBase

Alot of work but worth it.

Cabrera · 04-15-2010, 01:03 AM

Okay, yes a lot of work and dont mind it at all.... I should have said if there is any difference to a brand new grill right off the box?!?!

Ringo · 04-15-2010, 04:57 AM

For longevity, I'd have a shop paint it. Spray bombs can't match a shop painted finish for durability long term. I had mine done for about a hundred bucks, iirc.

AlSuwaidi · 04-15-2010, 05:38 AM

get it done professionally...

best way to go if you arent a paint pro.

may cost more now, but in the long run you wont regret it.

04-13-2010, 11:09 PM	#1
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	heritage grill painting was looking for some advice on what kind of paint or clear coat to use on the grill,im worried about fading,going to keep it black, so is everyone painting with a high gloss or flat paint? Thanks for any advice

04-13-2010, 11:44 PM	#2
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Use Chevy's paint. You can buy spray cans. Your choice in flat or gloss - depends on what look you're going for. I'd clear coat it also - also depends on gloss or matte - the look you want! My car is black, so when I order it I want it the same gloss black with gloss clear coat __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-14-2010, 12:16 AM	#3
Cabrera Freightrain Coming Ur Way Drives: V8-1968 & V6-2000 & V6 2010 Camaros Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 822	Hmmmmm.... I've read that it's best to have a shop painted, better prepping for paint not to peel down the road... I personally would like to paint it myself, so what could one do to prep correct and get a good quality job from some garage dudes like us???? __________________ Do you serve a purpose, or purposely serve?

04-14-2010, 11:51 AM	#4
herkman Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS, 69 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 563	Cleaned the grill with wax and grease remover Prepped with a grey scotchbrite pad. Cleaned again Taped the non-painted area off and wiped it down with prep sol Sprayed it with 2 coats of adhesion promotor Primed with dupont high build primer Wet sanded with 600 Cleaned again Sprayed the color and clear using Dupont ChromaBase Alot of work but worth it. __________________ R6P - Kooks 1-7/8 Catted LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, MGW Shifter, Revolution SS Front Spoiler, Unrestricted Motorsports Rear Spoiler, Razzi Side and Rear EFX, Heritage Grill, Hawk HPS Pads, G2 Matched Calipers, SAV-3 Wheels, Vengeance Racing Stage II Cam 227/239.614/.624 115+3, 25% Underdrive Pulley, Oil Catch Can, 461 RWHP - 420 Torque

04-15-2010, 01:03 AM	#5
Cabrera Freightrain Coming Ur Way Drives: V8-1968 & V6-2000 & V6 2010 Camaros Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 822	Okay, yes a lot of work and dont mind it at all.... I should have said if there is any difference to a brand new grill right off the box?!?! __________________ Do you serve a purpose, or purposely serve?

04-15-2010, 04:57 AM	#6
Ringo Politically incorrect Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soggy Seattle Posts: 782	For longevity, I'd have a shop paint it. Spray bombs can't match a shop painted finish for durability long term. I had mine done for about a hundred bucks, iirc. __________________ 2SS/RS M6 IO interior. Built 8/14/09. Delivered 9/9/09.

04-15-2010, 05:38 AM	#7
AlSuwaidi Drives: BLACK LS3 GCC-Spec Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UAE - SHARJAH Posts: 2,824 View My Garage	get it done professionally... best way to go if you arent a paint pro. may cost more now, but in the long run you wont regret it.

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