Painted grill black
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Painted grill black how-to info
New posting of my Crossfire and how-to info on the black Grill.
PAINTING GRILL BLACK
I did some research on the paint. It had to be durable so I used
"Dupli- Color" Truck, Van & Suv Acylic Lacquer black & clear coat.
(1 ) 11oz. can of each at $5.00 per can.
1. Remove the top grill screws and remove grill.
2. Wash & remove all wax and grease.
3. Sand surface with 3M "Wetordry" "Tri-M-Ite" No. 400 grit to dull finish.
4. Remove all dust & if you can, blow with air.
5. Mask off top inside mounting flang on the grill.
BLACK BASE COAT
6. Apply 3 light coats allowing 10 minutes between coats.
7. Allow last coat to dry 1 hour.
CLEAR TOP COAT
8. Apply 2 light coats followed by one wet coat 10 minutes between coats.
9. Allow clear top coat to dry for 1 hour.
10. Reinstall grill.
PAINTING GRILL BLACK
I did some research on the paint. It had to be durable so I used
"Dupli- Color" Truck, Van & Suv Acylic Lacquer black & clear coat.
(1 ) 11oz. can of each at $5.00 per can.
1. Remove the top grill screws and remove grill.
2. Wash & remove all wax and grease.
3. Sand surface with 3M "Wetordry" "Tri-M-Ite" No. 400 grit to dull finish.
4. Remove all dust & if you can, blow with air.
5. Mask off top inside mounting flang on the grill.
BLACK BASE COAT
6. Apply 3 light coats allowing 10 minutes between coats.
7. Allow last coat to dry 1 hour.
CLEAR TOP COAT
8. Apply 2 light coats followed by one wet coat 10 minutes between coats.
9. Allow clear top coat to dry for 1 hour.
10. Reinstall grill.
Last edited by Thomas Theroux; Jun 27, 2008 at 04:41 PM. Reason: add photos
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Re: Painted grill black
I painted the upper and lower grills Black.
I used four coats of Black and one coat of clear lacquer
One pic with the before look and two after...
I used four coats of Black and one coat of clear lacquer
One pic with the before look and two after...
Last edited by Valk; May 28, 2008 at 04:19 PM.
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Re: Painted grill black
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I painted the upper and lower grills Black yesterday.
I used four coats of Black and one coat of clear lacquer
One pic with the before look and two after paint.
I used four coats of Black and one coat of clear lacquer
One pic with the before look and two after paint.
Looks awsome sharpened up the look crisper more detailed
Hats off Nice job Gary
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Re: Painted grill black
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I painted the upper and lower grills Black yesterday.
I used four coats of Black and one coat of clear lacquer
One pic with the before look and two after paint.
I used four coats of Black and one coat of clear lacquer
One pic with the before look and two after paint.
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Re: Painted grill black
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I painted the upper and lower grills Black yesterday.
I used four coats of Black and one coat of clear lacquer
One pic with the before look and two after paint.
I used four coats of Black and one coat of clear lacquer
One pic with the before look and two after paint.
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Re: Painted grill black
anyone know how to properly tint the paint to match the graphite grey crossfires? ive heard that greys are the hardest colors to match..
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