DIY Paint ?
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From: Mesquite
DIY Paint ?
I have the Chrome (plastic) H-Bar Grille on my 60th edition F-150. I am not big on all that chrome look in front. I want to DIY paint it black. What do I need to do to do it right?
Laughing Gas
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From: land of 10,000 lakes
I would first take the grille off then sand the plastic chrome with some fine sand paper. Then hit it with some good primer for plastic, then hit it with paint/clear coat.
I would also looking into having it professionally sprayed if you would like it to last. I bet you could find a body shop that would do it for about 50-75 bucks.They will also be able to get the paint to match to factory color and it will turn out a little nicer then a rattle can job.
I would also looking into having it professionally sprayed if you would like it to last. I bet you could find a body shop that would do it for about 50-75 bucks.They will also be able to get the paint to match to factory color and it will turn out a little nicer then a rattle can job.
Logistics Pro
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From: Detroit
If there is any way to get a factory black grille that is solid black plastic, I'd try to do that.
Good luck,
George
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