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Baby John · 07-20-2007, 09:04 AM

Has anyone painted a Chrome Grill? Pictures?

I saw a couple hazy pictures on the net but figured you guys might have better pics.

My grill has got a few dings in it. Nothing real bad but even the smallest ding makes the grill look rough....at least to me.

I was thinking since I probably aint gonna spend the cash to buy a replacement chrome grille, that I might could just have the body shop straighten up the dings, and even possibly bondo them and then paint the grille the body color when I have it repainted.

Good idea? Bad idea?

Here's a front shot.

Notice how the top trim piece doesn't line up with the rest of the grille?

Ackattack · 07-20-2007, 09:45 AM

yep

though I don't think paint sticks to chrome as well as bare metal. I think it would be best if the chrome was etched, or stripped or something.

Baby John · 07-20-2007, 11:59 AM

That looks really good.

I'll probably go that route.

What goes behind the grille? Mine has some expanded metal cut to fit behind the grille? It looks OK I guess, but I'd rather have something nicer.

Are there billet inserts for those grilles? Easy install?

**Palf70Step** · 07-20-2007, 12:40 PM

Remember most of these grills from the factory are not chrome, just shiney aluminum. (annodized or something like that) You can just ruff it up good with a scotchbrite to get the coating off then, prime and paint.

07-20-2007, 09:04 AM	#1
Baby John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mendenhall MS Posts: 222	Painted Grill Has anyone painted a Chrome Grill? Pictures? I saw a couple hazy pictures on the net but figured you guys might have better pics. My grill has got a few dings in it. Nothing real bad but even the smallest ding makes the grill look rough....at least to me. I was thinking since I probably aint gonna spend the cash to buy a replacement chrome grille, that I might could just have the body shop straighten up the dings, and even possibly bondo them and then paint the grille the body color when I have it repainted. Good idea? Bad idea? Here's a front shot. Notice how the top trim piece doesn't line up with the rest of the grille? Attached Images

07-20-2007, 09:45 AM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Painted Grill yep though I don't think paint sticks to chrome as well as bare metal. I think it would be best if the chrome was etched, or stripped or something. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index Last edited by Ackattack; 07-20-2007 at 09:46 AM.

07-20-2007, 11:59 AM	#3
Baby John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mendenhall MS Posts: 222	Re: Painted Grill That looks really good. I'll probably go that route. What goes behind the grille? Mine has some expanded metal cut to fit behind the grille? It looks OK I guess, but I'd rather have something nicer. Are there billet inserts for those grilles? Easy install?

07-20-2007, 12:40 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	Re: Painted Grill Remember most of these grills from the factory are not chrome, just shiney aluminum. (annodized or something like that) You can just ruff it up good with a scotchbrite to get the coating off then, prime and paint. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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