how do you refinish a outer grille shell for a 69-70? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hugger6933 · 10-12-2011, 09:22 PM

I bought one sight unseen today and am really happy with it for the most part, but I saw some sanding marks like some careless or overzealous body guy let his DA sander get away from him. It also has a few small dent that I think I can dolly out. It is a major improvment over what I had before. I am sure someone has freshened up thier outer shell. Please help, and if I am in the wrong section ,mods, sorry please move me. Thanks

litew8 · 10-12-2011, 09:26 PM

I just finished up mine (mostly). Pics in my signature. Very satisfied with the finished product.

Note: I was extreemly tired when I commented about what grit sandpaper I used - so what I wrote is incorrect and I need an admin to edit it for me.

flashed · 10-12-2011, 11:29 PM

I bought a new one for my truck even though the original is in very good shape ,just dull .I may try to refinish mine someday and hang it with the other leftovers or buy another truck to use them on.

**70cst** · 10-12-2011, 11:33 PM

I got to say it...

litew8 · 10-13-2011, 12:18 AM

10-12-2011, 09:22 PM	#1
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	how do you refinish a outer grille shell for a 69-70? I bought one sight unseen today and am really happy with it for the most part, but I saw some sanding marks like some careless or overzealous body guy let his DA sander get away from him. It also has a few small dent that I think I can dolly out. It is a major improvment over what I had before. I am sure someone has freshened up thier outer shell. Please help, and if I am in the wrong section ,mods, sorry please move me. Thanks

10-12-2011, 09:26 PM	#2
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: how do you refinish a outer grille shell for a 69-70? I just finished up mine (mostly). Pics in my signature. Very satisfied with the finished product. Note: I was extreemly tired when I commented about what grit sandpaper I used - so what I wrote is incorrect and I need an admin to edit it for me. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-12-2011, 11:29 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: how do you refinish a outer grille shell for a 69-70? I bought a new one for my truck even though the original is in very good shape ,just dull .I may try to refinish mine someday and hang it with the other leftovers or buy another truck to use them on.

10-12-2011, 11:33 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: how do you refinish a outer grille shell for a 69-70? I got to say it... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-13-2011, 12:18 AM	#5
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: how do you refinish a outer grille shell for a 69-70? __________________ project: "my happy mess"



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