98Z2885

I am going to paint the billet grill I just bought black. I was thinking. Possibly sanding the top finish with a 1200 grit sand paper. Then cleaning it with wax and grease remover and then priming and painting it.

98Z2885

bump, please someone help me...

kenSS

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i painted my stainless billet grille black. i just used a scotchbrite pad to rough it a little and washed with soap and water and sprayed. So far so good.

98Z2885

Did it pit or anything?

kenSS

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no not yet. I've done it about 3 months ago. it still looks good. I don't drive the car much though, so i don't know how good it would hold up agaist road debris in the long run.

98Z2885

My car sits most of the time. I have only put 336 miles on it in 2 months.

kenSS

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should be fine. If mine starts to chip then i'm going to powdercoat it. i love the black billet grille on a black SS.

98Z2885

they look awesome is the only reason I bought a billet grill. I am going to do it tomorrow so Ill post some pics up thanks for your help

kenSS

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sure. lets see some pics. i'm doplic on a computer or i would have posted some pics up.

1gtp2nv

scotch brite pad and a little wax and grease remover should do the trick! just make sure to wipe all of the wax and grease remover off right after you wipe it down. then prime and paint! Cant wait to see the pictures of it complete!

PAGregSS

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As I found out when I attempted to blast mine for paint, most are powdercoated and the powdercoating is tough! Just rough up the powdercoat with the scotchbrite, filler primer if you have chips or divets and sand smooth, then paint.

If you intend to paint the polished face of the grill, I'd use an etching primer or the paint will chip easily. You need something to bite into the metal.