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Originally posted by CHEVY_FOREVER
Looks real nice!!!
Any tips on painting it? I have a 82 that had the grill painted black.... well I don't like it black and want to paint it just don't know how to take it off and what paint and prep work is involved.
If you get a chance drop me some tips.
Thanks!
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Here is how to do it;
Take out the two side panels around the lights (takes a torx T-15?) 8 screws
Unhook the turn signal sockets from the lenses.
Open hood and take out the five screws (1/4"?) on the radiator support that hold the main grill in.
There is three screws at the bottom of the main grill; one in the center that you have to reach from under and one on each lower corner.
If you have the optional bumper "push bars" then one or both have to come off to remove the grill without tearing it up. It takes a 3/4" socket and a flex joint to remove these. Two nuts each.
Lay the three pieces that you removed over on their back and remove the trim (if you have it).
Wash the grill pieces in Dawn and rinse and let dry.
Get a small stainless brush (like for tig welding) at Lowes or Home Depot and lightly scratch all surfaces that you want to paint.
Wash again with Dawn and let dry.
Spray with plastic primer and let dry.
Spray with desired color.