P.W.M.B

trying to search but couldnt come by anything. i Found the thread on how to remove my grill but i need help painting it. i want to paint my chrome grill black and the infiniti sign red. can i just paint over the chrome? and any suggestions on what sort of paint i should use..please help

RaulGCustom

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you'll need to sand, prime and paint. Dont just paint over the chrome, it will eventually start chipping

SRG

iTrader: (8)

^^^^^ FTW. Thats exactly what you need to do. It's not too hard to do it, just do it correctly so it doesn't look like cheap.

P.W.M.B

ok im good at painting ..but sanding i dont knbow to much about.. just take some sand paper and scrub away??..how about the type of paint?will anything work?

platinumg35x

if you don't want to sand, or don't know how to (like me), just use plastidip. A lot more durable as compared to regular paint in terms of chipping imo

P.W.M.B

will i still need to sand it if i use tthe plastidip??

P.W.M.B

haha opps..didnt read the first part!..maaa badd..and it wont chip and stuff?cuz i wanna paint the grill black and the infiniti sign red

mishmosh

Plastidip is pretty tough and easy to touch up because it leaves a matte finish. The only prep is to clean the grill with non-residue car wash or dishwashing soap and apply multiple coats. That way, you can always go back to stock.

P.W.M.B

cool.. so wash it wit dishwashing soap and then paint a few coats..question..does the infiniti sign come off the grill or do i have to just tape it up and paint. cuz i wanna make the grill black and the sign red

RaulGCustom

iTrader: (50)

yeah, its only held on by two clips, its comes right off.

And IMO, platidip leaves a thick orange peel look to the grill, yes, you can plastidip, but the overall look isn't the same AT ALL!

But good luck with that!

P.W.M.B

What would you use?

RaulGCustom

iTrader: (50)

For DIY you can use DupliColor or Krylon, they will work great for what you are trying to achieve. DupliColor Sandable Primer works well.

P.W.M.B

duplicolor sandable primer?and what might that be?lol..i really dont wanna sand my grill down..just paint! give me a step by step break down!please and thank you..haha

Ibanez540r

iTrader: (1)

You don't necessarily need to sand it per say, but you do need to at least SCUFF the surface. Think of that plastic chrome covering as a perfectly smooth surface. The paint has nothing to "grab" onto and adhere. You should scoff it to roughen the surface, technical then prime it, then paint.

If your not trying to be a professional and still want it to look decent, I would scuff it and paint it with plasticoat. If you want perfection, all three steps with regular paint.

P.W.M.B

i mean i wouldnt mind trying i guess..so first sand the whole thing with regular sandpaper?then go ahead and prime it then paint right..how about clear coat would that help also?