1972 GMC Grill paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lerch1145 · 02-22-2015, 08:50 PM

Tryed two options but they didn't hit the mark. What is the best off the shelf paint? Lookin for a rattle can option...great painters please don't hate me for that comment.

**special-K** · 02-22-2015, 09:26 PM

I used Dupli-Color low gloss black engine enamel. It's good tough stuff. been on my '72 since '04

AirSpeed · 02-22-2015, 11:15 PM

I can't remember what paint I used on mine but I did use metal etching primer first and the paint is still holding on tight after five years.

JJH Jimmy · 02-22-2015, 11:19 PM

I used SEM trim black. In my opinion it is the best rattle can paint there is. No etch primer required.

**special-K** · 02-23-2015, 10:42 PM

No etch primer. Engine enamel has got to be tough. SEM is great stuff,too. This is how it looked a year and a half ago after painting in '01:

Gravityamp · 02-24-2015, 03:26 AM

I use Bulldog adhesion promoter then Dupli color flat/satin black . That engine enamel sure looks good

**special-K** · 02-24-2015, 09:40 AM

I would use etch primer of Bulldog if I did it again. mine does have one spot that came loose above the passenger side lights. But, like I said this was done in '01. I did a quick job just to get by a while. You can't see it, but the previous owner had used roofing staples to mount screening behind the grille. When I got it the screening was all tore out with remnants remaining along with a bunch of snake bites all around the openings.I have a perfect grille I bought from a member stupid cheap back when everybody was changing GMCs to Chevys, but waiting till I restore the truck...of course. Chrome is all dulled,too. I painted the headlight doors because there was some rust started. I like it better than chrome and think GMC missed their mark on the 71/72s by not doing the same. I'll be staying with that look even after the restore. I think I did those first with a gloss

Lerch1145 · 02-24-2015, 08:25 PM

Just ordered some SEM trim black and plan to copy Special-K's look. Looks good and I have some corrosion starting around the lights. I was also a Maryland raised in the western mountains.

**special-K** · 02-24-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lerch1145

Just ordered some SEM trim black and plan to copy Special-K's look. Looks good and I have some corrosion starting around the lights. I was also a Maryland raised in the western mountains.

Oh yeah? Where abouts? I'm in Mt. Airy smack in the middle, but roots are in Friendsville. Actually above town

mrolds88 · 02-25-2015, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Oh yeah? Where abouts? I'm in Mt. Airy smack in the middle, but roots are in Friendsville. Actually above town

Hmmm. Not too far away from your roots. I'm 20 minutes south of Cumberland

**special-K** · 02-25-2015, 08:28 AM

Down the South Fork/220 way? My brother is in Spring Gap just SE of town. Maryland is a skinny thing around there. It's about the region more than the state, right?

mrolds88 · 02-25-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Down the South Fork/220 way? My brother is in Spring Gap just SE of town. Maryland is a skinny thing around there. It's about the region more than the state, right?

Close, on the other side of the river in WV. I go generally by your brothers place once a week. Down to Oldtown. And yes more about the region. That part of MD isn't considered really part of MD over there other than on April 15th.......

Lerch1145 · 02-25-2015, 04:26 PM

Grew up just outside Hagerstown but spent many nights wandering from Cumberland to Fredrick and everywhere in between! After high school moved to Martinsburg, WV with friends before heading off to the Military. That was 20+ years ago

Must be my where my love for the 67-72 came from.

**special-K** · 02-26-2015, 12:10 AM

that's right. Gotta keep down state happy. That's purdy cool. to know. He's off of Old Oldtown Rd. Road.

Lerch1145 · 03-04-2015, 05:58 PM

Well I finished the grill and looks good. Had her out on this non rainy day down here in the south. Toughest issue was cleaning all the rust first which is the reason for the light bezels getting some black. Thanks again for the advice and pics!

Gravityamp · 03-04-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lerch1145

Well I finished the grill and looks good. Had her out on this non rainy day down here in the south. Toughest issue was cleaning all the rust first which is the reason for the light bezels getting some black. Thanks again for the advice and pics!

That looks great ! I like blacked out bezels , gives the GMC's more attitude . to me anyways .

**Already Gone** · 03-04-2015, 09:11 PM

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**special-K** · 03-04-2015, 09:11 PM

Looks great! That really makes the grille pop. I agree, Gravityamp, I think it's what GMC should have done...at least in 71/72. Looks factory when you leave the rim/face chrome like Lerch did

02-22-2015, 08:50 PM	#1
Lerch1145 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 82	1972 GMC Grill paint Tryed two options but they didn't hit the mark. What is the best off the shelf paint? Lookin for a rattle can option...great painters please don't hate me for that comment. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

02-22-2015, 09:26 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint I used Dupli-Color low gloss black engine enamel. It's good tough stuff. been on my '72 since '04 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-22-2015, 11:15 PM	#3
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint I can't remember what paint I used on mine but I did use metal etching primer first and the paint is still holding on tight after five years. __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

02-22-2015, 11:19 PM	#4
JJH Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schoolcraft, Michigan Posts: 928	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint I used SEM trim black. In my opinion it is the best rattle can paint there is. No etch primer required. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 LS Swap 1985 Chevy K20 1994 GMC Yukon 2021 GMC 2500HD Duramax AT4 My "It's a Jimmy Thing" Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=583528 Budget Build 1985 K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801565

02-23-2015, 10:42 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint No etch primer. Engine enamel has got to be tough. SEM is great stuff,too. This is how it looked a year and a half ago after painting in '01: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-24-2015, 03:26 AM	#6
Gravityamp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 74	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint I use Bulldog adhesion promoter then Dupli color flat/satin black . That engine enamel sure looks good Attached Images

02-24-2015, 09:40 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint I would use etch primer of Bulldog if I did it again. mine does have one spot that came loose above the passenger side lights. But, like I said this was done in '01. I did a quick job just to get by a while. You can't see it, but the previous owner had used roofing staples to mount screening behind the grille. When I got it the screening was all tore out with remnants remaining along with a bunch of snake bites all around the openings.I have a perfect grille I bought from a member stupid cheap back when everybody was changing GMCs to Chevys, but waiting till I restore the truck...of course. Chrome is all dulled,too. I painted the headlight doors because there was some rust started. I like it better than chrome and think GMC missed their mark on the 71/72s by not doing the same. I'll be staying with that look even after the restore. I think I did those first with a gloss __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-24-2015, 08:25 PM	#8
Lerch1145 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 82	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint Just ordered some SEM trim black and plan to copy Special-K's look. Looks good and I have some corrosion starting around the lights. I was also a Maryland raised in the western mountains. __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

02-25-2015, 08:28 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint Down the South Fork/220 way? My brother is in Spring Gap just SE of town. Maryland is a skinny thing around there. It's about the region more than the state, right? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-25-2015, 04:26 PM	#13
Lerch1145 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 82	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint Grew up just outside Hagerstown but spent many nights wandering from Cumberland to Fredrick and everywhere in between! After high school moved to Martinsburg, WV with friends before heading off to the Military. That was 20+ years ago Must be my where my love for the 67-72 came from. __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

02-26-2015, 12:10 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint that's right. Gotta keep down state happy. That's purdy cool. to know. He's off of Old Oldtown Rd. Road. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-04-2015, 05:58 PM	#15
Lerch1145 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 82	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint Well I finished the grill and looks good. Had her out on this non rainy day down here in the south. Toughest issue was cleaning all the rust first which is the reason for the light bezels getting some black. Thanks again for the advice and pics! Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

03-04-2015, 09:11 PM	#17
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03-04-2015, 09:11 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 GMC Grill paint Looks great! That really makes the grille pop. I agree, Gravityamp, I think it's what GMC should have done...at least in 71/72. Looks factory when you leave the rim/face chrome like Lerch did __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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