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oj70chevy · 03-30-2005, 12:07 PM

Can any one tell me the best way to repaint the PLASTIC INNER GRILL FROM 70 CHEVY?

ChevyDude · 03-30-2005, 12:36 PM

Did mine with a rattle can from Rustoleum....Hammered Silver. Came out great!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-30-2005, 04:33 PM

I wet sanded mine with 400 grit and used dupilicolor light gray primer pretty close to factory for 71-72 grill's I am guessin yours is a satin or flat black???

67ChevyRedneck · 03-30-2005, 04:46 PM

Just clean it up and spray away. Paint it whatever color you think would look good, but I have seen a couple that were painted gloss black and I think they looked great, better than the stock grayish color. I guess it would depend on the color of the truck too....the ones I saw black were on red trucks.

Orange70chevy · 03-30-2005, 06:21 PM

I would scuff with a red scotch brite. Then use some kind of adhesive promoter (sand in a can). Then use a good quality spray paint.

69K10 Tank · 03-30-2005, 09:54 PM

I just did mine, I simply washed it and sprayed with a semi gloss engine enamel (its what i had). Then once that was dry I took a silver paint pen and hit all the correct silver lines. It looks good but I havent got a clue how long it will last.

oj70chevy · 03-31-2005, 10:04 AM

I appreciate all the suggestions

. I have one more question. My truck is a 70 c/10 step painted hugger orange with the white top. What color would you recommend the grill to be (black, Hugger, Silver, etc.)? Also The grill is semi painted silver just on the front side how would I keep from getting paint in the louvers or does it matter

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Orange70chevy · 03-31-2005, 01:34 PM

I would spray the silver first them mask it off with some 1/8" fine line masking tape. Then spray the black you may have to spary the front and back to get the paint all of the way through the louvers.

oj70chevy · 03-31-2005, 01:44 PM

makes a lot of sense to use the tape. thanks

03-30-2005, 12:07 PM	#1
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Plastic Inner Grill Can any one tell me the best way to repaint the PLASTIC INNER GRILL FROM 70 CHEVY? __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

03-30-2005, 12:36 PM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Did mine with a rattle can from Rustoleum....Hammered Silver. Came out great!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-30-2005, 04:33 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I wet sanded mine with 400 grit and used dupilicolor light gray primer pretty close to factory for 71-72 grill's I am guessin yours is a satin or flat black??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-30-2005, 04:46 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Just clean it up and spray away. Paint it whatever color you think would look good, but I have seen a couple that were painted gloss black and I think they looked great, better than the stock grayish color. I guess it would depend on the color of the truck too....the ones I saw black were on red trucks. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-30-2005, 06:21 PM	#5
Orange70chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penelope, Texas Posts: 393	I would scuff with a red scotch brite. Then use some kind of adhesive promoter (sand in a can). Then use a good quality spray paint. Last edited by Orange70chevy; 03-30-2005 at 06:23 PM.

03-30-2005, 09:54 PM	#6
69K10 Tank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Olypmia, Wa Posts: 49	I just did mine, I simply washed it and sprayed with a semi gloss engine enamel (its what i had). Then once that was dry I took a silver paint pen and hit all the correct silver lines. It looks good but I havent got a clue how long it will last. __________________ Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war 69 K-10, 350, sm465, T221, 33" BFG A/T, drums all around (soon to be discs)

03-31-2005, 10:04 AM	#7
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	I appreciate all the suggestions . I have one more question. My truck is a 70 c/10 step painted hugger orange with the white top. What color would you recommend the grill to be (black, Hugger, Silver, etc.)? Also The grill is semi painted silver just on the front side how would I keep from getting paint in the louvers or does it matter ? __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

03-31-2005, 01:34 PM	#8
Orange70chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penelope, Texas Posts: 393	I would spray the silver first them mask it off with some 1/8" fine line masking tape. Then spray the black you may have to spary the front and back to get the paint all of the way through the louvers.

03-31-2005, 01:44 PM	#9
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	makes a lot of sense to use the tape. thanks __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

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