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08-26-2002, 07:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA
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Help me out with painting my grill!
I pulled the grill out of my 72 chevy, ( egg crate looking grill ) I want to paint it black. What type paint is best to use? ( I will be useing spray paint cans ) And what is the best way to prep it? Also do I need primer? If so what type? I do not have a paint sprayer. Will be useing cans, semi gloss black for final color.
So what do you guy recomend? I have seen some painted before with the paint peeling off. I am trying to avoid this. Sam
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08-26-2002, 07:54 PM
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Location: Los Angeles, CA.
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i just hosed mine with rattle cans, flat black faded a bit but no peeling...
if you're concerned give it a couple coats of primer first...
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08-26-2002, 07:57 PM
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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i just did this and i used a brand of paint called PLASTI-KOTE
it turned out fairly well. i first used primer then the gloss black and then i also used some clear cote i think it turned out fairly well. i also put on several cotes of each and hopefully this will avoid the peeling. i will post a pic when i get a chance
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08-27-2002, 08:16 AM
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
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Location: Pottsville, Pa
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After the grill is cleaned (soap and water) and just prior to painting, clean with carb or brake cleaner to remove any lasting wax or grease. I would lightly prime and then spray with Krylon's semi flat black. You should have no peeling problems.
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08-28-2002, 05:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ft.Worth, TX
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Any suggestions for painting an egg-crate grill to make it look like a new one? Mine is all in one piece, but it's very faded.
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08-29-2002, 08:36 AM
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
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Location: Pottsville, Pa
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I would spray it with an argent silver color which is semi flat and I believe used on rally wheels. If you can find the correct shade of silver, it should look like new when done.
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