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my67chevytruck · 03-17-2010, 03:09 PM

very nice work on the grill.

gonzo6869 · 03-17-2010, 06:36 PM

You can also use Easy Off, the oven cleaner. It worked good for me.

50mercfan · 03-17-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo6869

You can also use Easy Off, the oven cleaner. It worked good for me.

how long did you let the easy off sit on the grill?

COACHMEASON · 03-17-2010, 10:31 PM

I believe a detailed FAQ write up is in order for that transformation!!

thepenguin99 · 03-18-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by COACHMEASON

I believe a detailed FAQ write up is in order for that transformation!!

This!

DZL1 · 03-18-2010, 07:04 AM

WOW. That looks great. I just picked up a grill that I will be doing the same thing to. Hope mine comes out as good a yours.

DZL1.

Mr-Jack · 03-18-2010, 07:10 AM

My grille was painted over i believe...is there a way to get the paint off without messing up the bottom coat (unless the PO already messed that up for me?) your grille looks nice man. Very good work!

gonzo6869 · 03-19-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 50mercfan

how long did you let the easy off sit on the grill?

I kept it on there for 15-20min. I applied several coats and for the most part it removed the anodize. Although it required some sanding.

dougo · 03-19-2010, 01:09 AM

great job, that turned out real nice.

DT1 · 03-19-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr-Jack

My grille was painted over i believe...is there a way to get the paint off without messing up the bottom coat (unless the PO already messed that up for me?) your grille looks nice man. Very good work!

If you're referring to the "Bottom Coat" as the anodizing, You can strip all of the paint off with Jabsco paint remover (Home Depot). It won't harm the anodizing.

Mr-Jack · 03-19-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DT1

If you're referring to the "Bottom Coat" as the anodizing, You can strip all of the paint off with Jabsco paint remover (Home Depot). It won't harm the anodizing.

nice...thanks, i'll check it out

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-19-2010, 11:46 PM

DT1, I appreciate you giving us the courage to try this. I started on my 70 grille today. Got the dings knocks out and got it stripped. If it wouldn't have gotten cold today and tomorrow, I would be sanding it to perfection and buffing it tomorrow. Where did you get the denim wheel? I have tons of wheels but couldn't find a denim one. Trevor

DGulliver · 03-20-2010, 12:01 AM

Your grill looks great!! Real nice work!

Not to hijack your thread, but throwing in my .02 here for another option.
I use Krylon "Dull Aluminum" a lot on my GM resto's.. It works well on grills, rally wheels, etc., and is the closest thing I've found without buying the correct but super-expensive "Argent Silver". I hardly ever see it in stores, but I keep a case here directly from Krylon at about $3.15 a can. For the grills and some of the other stuff, you'll need to follow with a clear coat as well.

DT1 · 03-20-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

DT1, I appreciate you giving us the courage to try this. I started on my 70 grille today. Got the dings knocks out and got it stripped. If it wouldn't have gotten cold today and tomorrow, I would be sanding it to perfection and buffing it tomorrow. Where did you get the denim wheel? I have tons of wheels but couldn't find a denim one. Trevor

Try these guys. Very reasonably priced.
http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/ds.html

DT1 · 03-20-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by COACHMEASON

I believe a detailed FAQ write up is in order for that transformation!!

Good idea but I didn't take many pictures. A detailed FAQ won't be very good without them. If most of you here are like me, I rarely read past the first or second paragraph and if it doesn't grab me by then...well.

CEE1NG_RED · 02-07-2011, 11:15 PM

Wow!

gearys 5600 · 02-07-2011, 11:27 PM

CONGRATS...looks great.

67chevy1series · 02-07-2011, 11:29 PM

thats got to be one of the cleanest 71 grilles ever!

BBrendal · 02-08-2011, 12:22 AM

Very nice job!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-08-2011, 01:32 AM

Man that turned out super! I hope I can get one of mine to look that nice!

RCbowtie69 · 02-08-2011, 11:09 PM

looks great!!!!!!

72bowtiestepper · 01-20-2016, 04:08 PM

I know this is a very old thread, but I was wondering how the clearcoat paint held up on the newly polished aluminum grill. Any peeling or other corosion ?

03-17-2010, 03:09 PM	#26
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Grill Before & After Pics very nice work on the grill. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-17-2010, 06:36 PM	#27
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: Grill Before & After Pics You can also use Easy Off, the oven cleaner. It worked good for me. __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies

03-17-2010, 10:31 PM	#29
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Grill Before & After Pics I believe a detailed FAQ write up is in order for that transformation!! __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

03-18-2010, 07:04 AM	#31
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Grill Before & After Pics WOW. That looks great. I just picked up a grill that I will be doing the same thing to. Hope mine comes out as good a yours. DZL1.

03-18-2010, 07:10 AM	#32
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Grill Before & After Pics My grille was painted over i believe...is there a way to get the paint off without messing up the bottom coat (unless the PO already messed that up for me?) your grille looks nice man. Very good work! __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

03-19-2010, 01:09 AM	#34
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Grill Before & After Pics great job, that turned out real nice. __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

03-19-2010, 11:46 PM	#37
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Grill Before & After Pics DT1, I appreciate you giving us the courage to try this. I started on my 70 grille today. Got the dings knocks out and got it stripped. If it wouldn't have gotten cold today and tomorrow, I would be sanding it to perfection and buffing it tomorrow. Where did you get the denim wheel? I have tons of wheels but couldn't find a denim one. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-20-2010, 12:01 AM	#38
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: Grill Before & After Pics Your grill looks great!! Real nice work! Not to hijack your thread, but throwing in my .02 here for another option. I use Krylon "Dull Aluminum" a lot on my GM resto's.. It works well on grills, rally wheels, etc., and is the closest thing I've found without buying the correct but super-expensive "Argent Silver". I hardly ever see it in stores, but I keep a case here directly from Krylon at about $3.15 a can. For the grills and some of the other stuff, you'll need to follow with a clear coat as well. __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

02-07-2011, 11:15 PM	#41
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: Grill Before & After Pics Wow! __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver)

02-07-2011, 11:27 PM	#42
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Grill Before & After Pics CONGRATS...looks great. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

02-07-2011, 11:29 PM	#43
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Grill Before & After Pics thats got to be one of the cleanest 71 grilles ever!

02-08-2011, 12:22 AM	#44
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Grill Before & After Pics Very nice job! __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/

02-08-2011, 01:32 AM	#45
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Grill Before & After Pics Man that turned out super! I hope I can get one of mine to look that nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-08-2011, 11:09 PM	#46
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Grill Before & After Pics looks great!!!!!!

01-20-2016, 04:08 PM	#47
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Grill Before & After Pics I know this is a very old thread, but I was wondering how the clearcoat paint held up on the newly polished aluminum grill. Any peeling or other corosion ?



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