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justpball · 02-25-2010, 09:21 PM

Nice bro!

EITY 4 · 02-25-2010, 10:52 PM

if you guys dont want to go to the trouble of having to brush on the aircraft paint remover, they sell one in a spray bottle at the auto parts as well. the bottle looks like spray paint but in a taller bottle, it says aircraft paint remover in the front.

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2010, 11:23 PM

Oven cleaner can be used as well.

Adam I love those wheels, but you already know that. What do you think about the finish? I have heard mixed reviews,

Driveway Dreams · 02-26-2010, 12:14 AM

He told me when the Chrome and the Polished were side by side in the showroom, he "had to spend the extra money".

Had to...

79gmcc15 · 02-26-2010, 03:41 AM

So, excuse me, I can be a bit slow on the intake. But you didn't actually crome it, you just stripped the paint?

cochino12 · 02-26-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Adam I love those wheels, but you already know that. What do you think about the finish? I have heard mixed reviews,

The polished finish they sell werent very impressive they looked like they were used already. The chrome looks awesome much better than the boyd wheels I had a few years back.

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Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

So, excuse me, I can be a bit slow on the intake. But you didn't actually crome it, you just stripped the paint?

Yep, just wipe the paint off and the chrome is underneath, just needs a quick polish. If you are going to do a chevy grill I would leave the center egg crate area and just do the surround. Its taking forever to get into all of the corners of that grill and I think its just going to be a PITA to clean.

v502 · 02-26-2010, 10:10 AM

Nice Job Man can u get us couple of pics on the whole truck i thinking about painting my truck black. Did u install the rims yet ?

cochino12 · 02-26-2010, 12:22 PM

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Nice Job Man can u get us couple of pics on the whole truck i thinking about painting my truck black. Did u install the rims yet ?

I would but it's not much to look at right now as most of the paint has been sanded down. The rims wont be installed for 3-4 weeks at least, I just ordered the fronts yesterday and it'll be a couple weeks before I have the $$ for tires.

Why are you changing the paint on your truck? I think it looks pretty nice right now

**N2TRUX** · 02-26-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

The polished finish they sell werent very impressive they looked like they were used already. The chrome looks awesome much better than the boyd wheels I had a few years back..

That's pretty much what I heard too. I just don't know how the chrome would look on my truck. I'll let you show me before I make a decision

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I would but it's not much to look at right now as most of the paint has been sanded down.....Why are you changing the paint on your truck? I think it looks pretty nice right now

Shouldn't we be asking "you" this question?

boatpuller · 02-26-2010, 02:03 PM

good work......that's gonna be a niceun

Driveway Dreams · 02-26-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Shouldn't we be asking "you" this question?

Adam, may I?
Without giving away much, his Blazer looked pretty good but it is going to be way better in a short time. Let me just say..."I am excited to give him my help."

JohnC · 02-26-2010, 02:26 PM

Oh great Gerald way to tease us!

Mr Pops · 02-26-2010, 02:31 PM

Holy crap.. thats cool! I'm so going to do that!

Mr Pops · 02-26-2010, 02:31 PM

Anybody know what year they stopped chroming the grills?

cochino12 · 02-26-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Holy crap.. thats cool! I'm so going to do that!

get us some pictures when its done I love that blazer.

Anyone else wanting to do the same can paypal me $5 c/o home chroming

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Oh great Gerald way to tease us!

What a jerk, nobody likes a tease Gerald

paul66c10 · 02-26-2010, 08:18 PM

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What do you think? before and after. Oh and I figured I'd throw in a picture of the new wheels too, I only have the fronts now but the rears are ordered.

I'm working on a chevy grille right now hopefully I'll be done with it before the weekend but I think I'll stay with the gmc grille. I'm not done with the 73-74 swap so please look past the metal behind the grille that needs painted, little off center ...

what size coys are those? any more pics?

Restrorob · 02-26-2010, 09:40 PM

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Anyone else wanting to do the same can paypal me $5 c/o home chroming

Glad I got my reply in before the charge went into effect !!!

cochino12 · 02-26-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Glad I got my reply in before the charge went into effect !!!

Damn, that extra $5 is what I need to get me over the top on my air ride setup

cochino12 · 02-26-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by paul66c10

what size coys are those? any more pics?

20x10, sure I'll get some this weekend

Driveway Dreams · 02-26-2010, 11:59 PM

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What a jerk, nobody likes a tease Gerald

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Damn, that extra $5 is what I need to get me over the top on my air ride setup

Umm...I guess that makes you one too?

I love it!!!

1973GMC_1500 · 02-27-2010, 11:00 AM

Very nice! I might have to try this one my '73 GMC grill. I have 2 and always wondered why the chrome was coming through on the other one.

Brockwaykid · 11-14-2013, 12:24 AM

I know this is an old post, but I just picked up a chrome gmc grille and am interested in removing the paint. How long did you leave the stripper on the grille before taking it off, and how long after you got all the paint off did you wait to polish it? Thx.

**1774btcrew** · 11-14-2013, 12:35 AM

To be clear, all grilles are NOT chrome underneath! I have a 74 GMC grill that is black plastic under the paint. Don't go messing up a nice grille unless you are sure!

**MusicMan70** · 11-14-2013, 01:27 AM

My 73 GMC grill is not chromed underneath either.

KQQL IT · 11-14-2013, 02:45 AM

The two GMC grilles I have are not chrome either.
I'd love some details on this grille though...

02-25-2010, 09:21 PM	#26
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02-25-2010, 10:52 PM	#27
EITY 4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mission, TX Posts: 3	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill if you guys dont want to go to the trouble of having to brush on the aircraft paint remover, they sell one in a spray bottle at the auto parts as well. the bottle looks like spray paint but in a taller bottle, it says aircraft paint remover in the front.

02-25-2010, 11:23 PM	#28
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Oven cleaner can be used as well. Adam I love those wheels, but you already know that. What do you think about the finish? I have heard mixed reviews, __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-26-2010, 12:14 AM	#29
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill He told me when the Chrome and the Polished were side by side in the showroom, he "had to spend the extra money". Had to... __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-26-2010, 03:41 AM	#30
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill So, excuse me, I can be a bit slow on the intake. But you didn't actually crome it, you just stripped the paint? __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

02-26-2010, 10:10 AM	#32
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Nice Job Man can u get us couple of pics on the whole truck i thinking about painting my truck black. Did u install the rims yet ? __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

02-26-2010, 02:03 PM	#35
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill good work......that's gonna be a niceun __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

02-26-2010, 02:26 PM	#37
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Oh great Gerald way to tease us!

02-26-2010, 02:31 PM	#38
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Holy crap.. thats cool! I'm so going to do that! __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-26-2010, 02:31 PM	#39
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Anybody know what year they stopped chroming the grills? __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-27-2010, 11:00 AM	#46
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill Very nice! I might have to try this one my '73 GMC grill. I have 2 and always wondered why the chrome was coming through on the other one. __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke

11-14-2013, 12:24 AM	#47
Brockwaykid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Granville NY Posts: 241	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill I know this is an old post, but I just picked up a chrome gmc grille and am interested in removing the paint. How long did you leave the stripper on the grille before taking it off, and how long after you got all the paint off did you wait to polish it? Thx. __________________ Jeff Shaw 2003 Chevy 2500HD LB7 Duramax

11-14-2013, 12:35 AM	#48
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill To be clear, all grilles are NOT chrome underneath! I have a 74 GMC grill that is black plastic under the paint. Don't go messing up a nice grille unless you are sure! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-14-2013, 01:27 AM	#49
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,823	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill My 73 GMC grill is not chromed underneath either. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

11-14-2013, 02:45 AM	#50
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,165	Re: I "home chromed" my 73 grill The two GMC grilles I have are not chrome either. I'd love some details on this grille though... __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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