Painting a plastic grill?

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Dec 29, 2003 | 04:27 PM

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fitter565

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Painting a plastic grill?

Can you paint the gray plastic grill to match your truck? If so what kind of paint should I use? What steps do I need to take to make a great looking job? Any help would be appreciated.

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Dec 29, 2003 | 04:34 PM

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Boss50

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Just get some paint specially made for platics. Take the grille out, wash it, let it dry, and paint it in a dry, warm place.

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Dec 29, 2003 | 07:10 PM

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When painting, take your time. haste makes waste (sounds gay but it really works). Also add a nice clear-coat. when you stand back and look at it in the sunlight you'll be reeeeel happy. hope this helps

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Dec 30, 2003 | 03:08 AM

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GeneStoner

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Consider adding some flex additive to repel rock chips et al.

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Dec 30, 2003 | 03:32 AM

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Thanks for all the help guys, I think I will try it this weekend!

Fitter

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Dec 30, 2003 | 07:16 AM

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jeffthompson

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I just sanded/primed/painted my plastic grill a few months ago with the same paint/primer as the rest of the truck.

Seems to do fine.

The plastic is pretty stiff so don't know that it actually flexes much.

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Dec 30, 2003 | 08:57 AM

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you can by a rattle can of this stuff
called fusion. its made for plastics.
colors limited though.

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