04-13-2010, 11:09 PM | #1 |
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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
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04-13-2010, 11:44 PM | #2 |
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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
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04-14-2010, 12:16 AM | #3 |
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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????
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04-14-2010, 11:51 AM | #4 |
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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.
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04-15-2010, 01:03 AM | #5 |
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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?!?!
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04-15-2010, 04:57 AM | #6 |
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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.
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04-15-2010, 05:38 AM | #7 |
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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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