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I know that there are tons of guys/gals on here with painted font grilles. I also know that a bunch of you did it after your purchased the truck. Looking over the truck and the grille, it makes sense that I can just take the clips off and remove the "chrome" parts and bring those in to be painted. Who has done this themselves? How hard is it to get the clips off? Any input would be great!
I've done the large chrome pieces. While the large pieces can be removed, it does take a little finesse to separate them from the grill. Once you remove the grill, it becomes obvious how the chrome pieces are snapped in place. I saw on a FB site for our trucks, a guy getting all of his chrome plastic painted professionally, that they sand blasted everything to get paint to stick. My grill clearly needed more sanding than I did, as there are several chips in it and chrome is showing showing through.
Can the 2 little bars on top and bottom be removed??
I will be colormatching mine soon to make it look like a king ranch and i will be painting the big 2 bars of truck's main color
I've done the large chrome pieces. While the large pieces can be removed, it does take a little finesse to separate them from the grill. Once you remove the grill, it becomes obvious how the chrome pieces are snapped in place. I saw on a FB site for our trucks, a guy getting all of his chrome plastic painted professionally, that they sand blasted everything to get paint to stick. My grill clearly needed more sanding than I did, as there are several chips in it and chrome is showing showing through.
I stopped by the dealer this morning to ask about the grille inserts. They do not sell just the inserts and due to the crazy cost, they recommended taking the grill apart, media blasting the "chrome" off and having them painted.
I stopped by the dealer this morning to ask about the grille inserts. They do not sell just the inserts and due to the crazy cost, they recommended taking the grill apart, media blasting the "chrome" off and having them painted.
Or just have the grill wrapped with your color choice. Thats what I did.
Looks awesome! Have you taken any steps to protect it from stone chips?
My intent was to have the clear bra applied after the paint had a chance to cure. I wanted to wet sand and polish it, but unfortunately, there were two small chips after the first road trip. Still contemplating my next move. Wish "Blue Jeans" wrap was available...
My intent was to have the clear bra applied after the paint had a chance to cure. I wanted to wet sand and polish it, but unfortunately, there were two small chips after the first road trip. Still contemplating my next move. Wish "Blue Jeans" wrap was available...
Click the link to this company......they will color match a and provide a vinyl sample for you to check.
07-22-2017, 09:38 PM
