Question on Paint Type for Grille
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Question on Paint Type for Grille
I am looking to paint my gille and I know that some of you have taken to a paint shop and had it done, but most have done it themselves.
For those who have DIY-ed it what type of paint did you use?
For those who have DIY-ed it what type of paint did you use?
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most use duplicolor spray cans themselves but if you need i did several of the LAG's grilles myself professionally any color gloss black, colormatched, etc. just shoot me a pm
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Rustoleum Sandable Black Auto Primer (#249418)
Rustoleum Metallic Enamel Finish "Black Night Metallic" (#7250830)
Rustoleum HIGH PERFORMANCE WHEEL CLEAR COAT (#248929)
The clear coat above is tougher (basically a little thicker finish) that standard clear coat enamels. It has held up well...No chips so far (600 miles or so since the grill paint).
Keep is good prep - some 400 and 800 grit sandpaper and A LOT of nice, thin coats.
Rustoleum Metallic Enamel Finish "Black Night Metallic" (#7250830)
Rustoleum HIGH PERFORMANCE WHEEL CLEAR COAT (#248929)
The clear coat above is tougher (basically a little thicker finish) that standard clear coat enamels. It has held up well...No chips so far (600 miles or so since the grill paint).
Keep is good prep - some 400 and 800 grit sandpaper and A LOT of nice, thin coats.
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions and responses. I finally got up the courage today to paint the grille myself and it looks great.
Of course on the way home from work to paint the grille a dump truck in the right lane hits a barrel, the barrel bounces off the retaining wall on the right side of the road and rolls into th center lane were I am. I slam on the breaks and hit the barrel. So the whole way home I am sweeting what the front of my car looks like. I'm on I95 and not stopping to check. When I get home I look and relief, no damage! So plans to paint the grille were back on! I love the finished look!
Of course on the way home from work to paint the grille a dump truck in the right lane hits a barrel, the barrel bounces off the retaining wall on the right side of the road and rolls into th center lane were I am. I slam on the breaks and hit the barrel. So the whole way home I am sweeting what the front of my car looks like. I'm on I95 and not stopping to check. When I get home I look and relief, no damage! So plans to paint the grille were back on! I love the finished look!
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