Regarding your grill paint
04-10-2009, 12:32 PM
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Depends on the color of your wheels or if you're planning to get wheels in the future, what color is it going to be?
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04-12-2009, 06:57 AM
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Depends on the shop, should be around 2-3 days.
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04-13-2009, 04:20 PM
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I did mine glossy BO. I sanded with 3 different grits of paper, thoroughly primed it with 3 coats, 3 or 4 coats of black, 3 coats if clear. I let it cure for 3 days. I got rock chips within 3 days. It looked perfectly smooth at first, but now seems to lack gloss and evenness. I will take it off soon and have it professionally done.
04-16-2009, 08:19 PM
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i'm thinking about calling some body shops to paint my grill, glossy black, to match BO and leave top bottom chrome.. should i tell them i want it profesionally sprayed so that it's glossy black? Do i need to tell them to sand, primer, spray, clear etc...
04-16-2009, 08:25 PM
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You can find out what they do and what their process is, what paint they use.....etc. When I was searching for shops, I had a spare part for them to give me a sample of their work so I can see what it's going to look like before they work on my real parts.
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04-16-2009, 08:27 PM
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Hm.. okay.. I guess ill ask them what their process is from a few recommended body shops..
Do you guys think I should use the DIY and pull out the grill myself, or bring it there and let them do it?
Do you guys think I should use the DIY and pull out the grill myself, or bring it there and let them do it?
04-16-2009, 08:34 PM
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Yes, it's very easy to remove the grill, there's no reason why anyone should pay for that.
Or you can give it me to have it painted.
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Or you can give it me to have it painted.
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04-16-2009, 08:39 PM
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ucla, i would if you were up here in vancouver, canada... 
how much should i be expecting to pay from the bodyshop? $100-$150?
I want the top and bottom to be left chrome, and rest glossy black
how much should i be expecting to pay from the bodyshop? $100-$150?
I want the top and bottom to be left chrome, and rest glossy black