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11-24-2015, 09:29 PM
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How do I paint the outer grill?
Sorry for no pics, my computer won't download my camera pics right now.
I picked up my outer grill from the metal polisher yesterday and it is stunning. I know that the 1972 outer grill was painted satin black around the headlights, what is the best (and easiest) way to mask that area off for paint? |
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11-24-2015, 09:33 PM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
Masking tape
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"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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11-24-2015, 09:47 PM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
Masking tape? Are you sure?
 I figured so but I want to be able to follow those contours..... |
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11-24-2015, 09:57 PM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
Use thin masking tape 1/8" or 1/4" then regular to tape plastic or paper to cover larger areas!!
Need pictures of this grill! |
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11-24-2015, 10:21 PM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
Better yet, use 3M vinyl striper's tape, it seals much better than regular masking or painter's tape. I used to use it to mask the binding on my custom guitars.
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11-24-2015, 10:35 PM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
Brings up a question though, if it has been polished ya better skuff the surface with some scotchbrite or fine sand paper?
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11-24-2015, 11:04 PM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
yes and yes on the 3m striping tape - best way to make the edge you want and then mask back from that - and the scuff part. Personally, I'd mask first, scuff the area to be painted LIGHTLY with scotch brite, unmask, remask, then paint.
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11-25-2015, 12:28 AM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
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11-25-2015, 12:31 AM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
I'd use 2" tape and cut the line with razor knife. Here is my GMC I redid the accent on in '01. Picture was about a month ago. The chrome was dull on the inner headlight doors so I painted them leaving the face chrome:
Yeah, I'd scuff that area before paint.
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"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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11-25-2015, 12:35 AM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
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11-25-2015, 08:53 AM
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Re: How do I paint the outer grill?
I use Dupli-Color low gloss black. I'm wondering once you guys mask the edge with the striping tape how you follow that to mask beyond that?
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"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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