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Posted: **Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:55 am**

As well as my engine cover & fuse box cover.

Posted: **Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:06 am**

Posted: **Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:40 am**

Nice -- the black really makes it stand out. Hoping to paint my grille in the next couple monthsDid you also paint the chrome accent with the same paint?

Posted: **Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:53 am**

I am planning to paint my grill black also. Did you get any advice as to the best can of spray paint to use? Thanks.

Posted: **Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:39 pm**

Quote, originally posted by bull77 Â»Did you also paint the chrome accent with the same paint?Yes I just sprayed the whole thing. Just clean it well before, and be careful putting it back in. I scratched mine and have to do some touchups.Quote, originally posted by asburydan Â»I am planning to paint my grill black also. Did you get any advice as to the best can of spray paint to use? Thanks.I used Krylon for plastic and seems to be great.

Posted: **Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:49 pm**

looks great man, i'd like to do the same eventually..debating if i wanna keep the chrome trim or paint over it like many have so far..or if i were to get gold rims with the chrome lip..i'd paint the grill gold aswell and leave the chrome

Posted: **Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:55 am**

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction Â»looks great man, i'd like to do the same eventually..debating if i wanna keep the chrome trim or paint over it like many have so far..or if i were to get gold rims with the chrome lip..i'd paint the grill gold aswell and leave the chromeI'm not sure I would paint the grille gold even with gold rims.

Posted: **Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:58 am**

What about actual gold plating?(just kidding...)

Posted: **Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:28 am**

lol why not gold!..not like shiny gold or anything, but flat gold..it'd look sick! (removed)..im kidding..i'd probably just do the grill black but keep the chrome trim

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:49 am**

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction Â»i'd probably just do the grill black but keep the chrome trimI tried that. Didn't look so good.

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:15 am**

you have a pic of how it looked? also did you do gloss black or flat black? kinda looks like gloss

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:16 am**

No, I don't have a pic. I looked at it in my garage and didn't waste time taking pictures. I went with a glossy finish, which I would recommend unless your car has a flat finish already.

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:29 am**

well the grill i got now is flat grey..so i'd probably go flat black

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:30 am**

They are flat grey, but I think it looks tons better in gloss.

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:33 am**

i'll have to decide sometime..how hard was it to take the grill out??

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:35 am**

It wasn't hard at all. There are two screws with rubber stops on top, then three other screw type thingys before you can take pop the clips out. I was surprised to see how big it actually was. It is significantly larger than what it looks like.

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:37 am**

awesome..i'll have to try one day when i do decide to do this. seems easy and im pretty good with painting stuff

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:39 am**

It was really easy really quick, dries in 15 minutes or so.

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:40 am**

yea i know..i've used krylon alot in my sunfire..lol..plus i still got primer and clear aswell as gloss black from back in the day too so i dont gotta buy any

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:44 am**

I didn't use a primer. Just cleaned it off and painted. No prep work.

Posted: **Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:48 am**

ah well i prefer to use primer just so it sticks better and doesnt chip as easily..just a preference for me

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