painting grill inserts
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painting grill inserts
Hey guys I'm about to paint my grill inserts as many of you already have. Now my question is when you painted it what kind of paint did you use? Gloss, flat, spray can, or car paint? I've got the front of it taped off and am ready to paint just need to know what you used. Thanks for looking
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I removed my insert before painting. It is better to wash the grill, let it dry completely, then wipe it down with Lacquer Thinner. I used Rustoleum Paint for Plastic.
Removing the insert allows you to wash the front of the radiator area, and then spray it with paint too. It makes the grill look better. I wasnt really concerned with doing a great job, just tried to cover everything the same color.
Im using that on my light covers tomorrow...
Removing the insert allows you to wash the front of the radiator area, and then spray it with paint too. It makes the grill look better. I wasnt really concerned with doing a great job, just tried to cover everything the same color.
Im using that on my light covers tomorrow...
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All black is soooo boring...
Here's a "How-To" thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...technique.html
Half and half for comparison:
Voila! (Satin Black - Krylon 1613)
Variation on the theme:
76/77 Before:
76/77 After:
Here's a "How-To" thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...technique.html
Half and half for comparison:
Voila! (Satin Black - Krylon 1613)
Variation on the theme:
76/77 Before:
76/77 After:
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Contribute a pic of your completed work in the thread linked above, OK? Thanks.
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Um...ouch.
Im actually going to do a rebel flag theme on mine, but it is safer to wait 'til I am out of Southern California and living down in Texas...
Im actually going to do a rebel flag theme on mine, but it is safer to wait 'til I am out of Southern California and living down in Texas...
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Btw, the reason it's "boring" is that these rigs sorta lose their identity (and year designation) by going all black. The silver leading edges are a cleaner look IMO and preserve our "Dentsideness".
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Lol, you dont live in SoCal. Now, if i wanted to paint my grill in a rainbow color scheme, they may give me a key to the city...😑
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