$10 SLP grill, need help
09-19-2006, 02:52 AM
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$10 SLP grill, need help Ok like the title says i picked this up for 10 bucks, despite what the pictures look like it's actually in really good shape. Suffering from a little bit of paint chippage in one spot, and those two holes in the middle. My questions are
1.) How/can i fill those holes?
2.) What should i do about the paint? leave it or sand it all down and try to paint it or have it done somewhere. I want to retain that original glossy shine!
1.) How/can i fill those holes?
2.) What should i do about the paint? leave it or sand it all down and try to paint it or have it done somewhere. I want to retain that original glossy shine!
09-19-2006, 04:12 AM
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Don't Bondo it, it will break and flake off... You need a poly-urethane filler... I'm not a body guy so I can't tell you specifics... Check this site out:
http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php
http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php
09-19-2006, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by logo_craig
if i were you i would just sell it to me and make 10 bucks off the whole deal! haha
09-19-2006, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Z28-CTYHNTR
Id use Duramix 4040 to fill it.
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09-19-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
Don't Bondo it, it will break and flake off... You need a poly-urethane filler... I'm not a body guy so I can't tell you specifics... Check this site out:
http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php
http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php
Originally Posted by parbreak
Welcome, I'm "parbreak", Bryan on LS1Tech.com also. That's the SLP grille, one of the grilles I used to have also. If you're talking about the 2 large holes that were drilled on the front, I would fiberglass a "backing plate" to the backside of the grille where the holes are and then used a fiberglass based filler to build up the holes to the surface and then a nice glazing putty to feather it out. Reason for the backing plate is so the filler will have something to rest against.
As for the paint I would scuff it up real good 320 grit or so and reprime the whold grille since you're going to have to prime where you patched the holes anyhow. Then lay your base and clear. If you send it out, expect your bargain find to turn into the cost of a brand new SLP grille.
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As for the paint I would scuff it up real good 320 grit or so and reprime the whold grille since you're going to have to prime where you patched the holes anyhow. Then lay your base and clear. If you send it out, expect your bargain find to turn into the cost of a brand new SLP grille.
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09-19-2006, 06:36 PM
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great find.. deff worth way more then 10 bucks. but i wouldnt say a 350 dollar grille... its only $267.75 brand new from slp and if u shop around you can pick um up for under 200
09-19-2006, 09:47 PM
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10 bucks for a $250+ grille is still one hell of a deal even if u have to dump an extra 20 bucks to make it look like new...ive been wanting to buy one which i eventually will (or ill follow parbreaks writeup on painting plastic and paint the stocker)...
be sure to post up an after pic and what you did to fill in those holes
be sure to post up an after pic and what you did to fill in those holes
09-20-2006, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by presto_z
10 bucks for a $250+ grille is still one hell of a deal even if u have to dump an extra 20 bucks to make it look like new...ive been wanting to buy one which i eventually will (or ill follow parbreaks writeup on painting plastic and paint the stocker)...
be sure to post up an after pic and what you did to fill in those holes
be sure to post up an after pic and what you did to fill in those holes
and cobra2ws6 i'm determined to have a brand new looking SLP grill for well, at the most fifty bucks. 
