On my '88 F150, the plated metal on the inside of the grille (don't know what type of metal it was, maybe aluminum?) was rubbing off, so I decided to find a spray paint that would match it. I found Rustoleum Painter's Touch Metalic Aluminum, but was dissapointed that the cap didn't match the grille; it seemed too dark. After the plating had been wetsanded smooth and the chrome edges masked off, I gave it a coat of that paint. The cap lied, it was a PERFECT match for the grille!

I still need to give it a second coat tonight, and a couple Satin clear coats in the next few days, but if everything works out, I recommend using this for anyone with a factory silver Ford grille that needs a repaint.

Whe it's all done, I'll post pictures on my truck's restoration thread!

 

Sounds great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!