I want to black our my grill, but does anyone know what is a good paint I can use after I sand it down? Thanks

 

Duplicolor or Krylon if you want to DIY.

 

Wouldn't powder coating be better?

 

I want it glossy

 

Negative.

 

not a problem.. first sand it down, 2nd primer a few coats, 3rd duplicolor black gloss a few coats, 4th duplicolor clearcoat. Someone correct me if im wrong..

 

Exactly the way I did mine, except with a semi-gloss. Been through ice, snow, sun, 6 months now and still looks good.

 

you cant powdercoat plastic

 

You do that and let us know how it turns out!

 

and for those of us who want to go flat?...also what should you sand down the grill with?

 

lol @ the fail pic.


Sand it down with sand paper, I forget what grit rating but you need to have patience and dedicate an afternoon to doing this. Use automotive spray paint if you want to DIY. The surface is not going to come out with a really good shine or be very smooth though, if you DIY. Since you want glossy black, not flat, I'd recommend getting it sprayed at a shop so the surface can be really smooth to bring out the shine.
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lol, great pic.

 

why would you say that?

 

ucla bruin is right, if you want that shiny finish take it to a professional painter. Should only be 50 dollars.

 

Because I have done it myself and then had it done by a shop a few months later.

The difference lies in the paint and even spray. Spray can won't be as consistent as a spray gun. Shop will most likely shoot the part at a clean booth too to minimize contaminants from landing on your grill while it's being sprayed. But the biggest thing is that shop paint is a lot higher in quality than the automotive spray cans.

Most of us that DIY do it in flat black, so spray can is fine. But if you want glossy so it looks like OB, I'd get it done at a shop.
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