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Can some1 tell me how to paint my 00 grille black & what brand of paint I should use?

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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Can some1 tell me how to paint my 00 grille black & what brand of paint I should use?

Help me out please. It would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Try taping everything off, clean it off with rubbing alcohol, get black paint from auto parts store (duplicolor), paint it, then put clear coat over that.
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveVQ
Try taping everything off, clean it off with rubbing alcohol, get black paint from auto parts store (duplicolor), paint it, then put clear coat over that.

Thanks for the help . DaveVQ
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DaveVQ is your grille painted black? If it isn't, it definitely should be. A black grille would go perfect with your theme.
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
DaveVQ is your grille painted black? If it isn't, it definitely should be. A black grille would go perfect with your theme.

I know dude he Max is sick. It really would go with his theme perfect. & I love that Mach 1 lip also.
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveVQ
Try taping everything off, clean it off with rubbing alcohol, get black paint from auto parts store (duplicolor), paint it, then put clear coat over that.

So after the rubbing alcohol part on the grille. That means i wouldnt have to put primer on it first or anything???
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So after the rubbing alcohol part on the grille. That means i wouldnt have to put primer on it first or anything???
No it should be good to go once its cleaned.
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
No it should be good to go once its cleaned.

Okay thanks!
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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i was going to say for you to use kylon satin or flat black...
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i was going to say for you to use kylon satin or flat black...

by what brand works best?
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxiNone
i was going to say for you to use kylon satin or flat black...
The point of doing clear will help protect the paint a bit better.

and thanks for the comments guys, the mach 1 lip is coming off once I finish a CF front lip (mach 1 lip is a bit chewed up)
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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1. clean with pre-paint cleaner
2. 5-6 light layers of paint (drying between)
3. 2-3 light layers of clearcoat (drying between)

ps my mach 1 lip looks better than dave's
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SoonerFan
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1. clean with pre-paint cleaner
2. 5-6 light layers of paint (drying between)
3. 2-3 light layers of clearcoat (drying between)

ps my mach 1 lip looks better than dave's

hahahah WOW! SoonerFan!

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Thanks for the steps!
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveVQ
The point of doing clear will help protect the paint a bit better.

and thanks for the comments guys, the mach 1 lip is coming off once I finish a CF front lip (mach 1 lip is a bit chewed up)
Dave if you dont want it after you get your CF lip. Ill be glad to take it off your hands.
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Dave if you dont want it after you get your CF lip. Ill be glad to take it off your hands.

Its junk trust me, It split in half in places and tore to shreds.
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveVQ
Its junk trust me, It split in half in places and tore to shreds.

WOW! ha. okay!


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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SoonerFan
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1. clean with pre-paint cleaner
2. 5-6 light layers of paint (drying between)
3. 2-3 light layers of clearcoat (drying between)

ps my mach 1 lip looks better than dave's
Your just jealous a silver car is more blacked out then your black car
Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveVQ
Try taping everything off, clean it off with rubbing alcohol, get black paint from auto parts store (duplicolor), paint it, then put clear coat over that.

Hey Dave where did you get your (nismo) decal on the side of your car from?

because im trynin to find some. Did someone on the .org make one for you?
Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Hey Dave where did you get your (nismo) decal on the side of your car from?

because im trynin to find some. Did someone on the .org make one for you?
E-bay
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

Got mine from there came with a free shocker sticker I couldn't stop laughing when I opened the package to find that in there too.

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Originally Posted by johnnyd2k2
E-bay
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

Got mine from there came with a free shocker sticker I couldn't stop laughing when I opened the package to find that in there too.
LOL thats funny

My nismo stickers cover up some salt damage done to the side of my car
Old Nov 9, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveVQ
LOL thats funny

My nismo stickers cover up some salt damage done to the side of my car

hahah lol wow!

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thanks johnnyd
Old Nov 9, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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(1) Light sand up to 500-grit wetsand
(2) Wipe with alchohol
(3) Apply light coat of adhesion promoter

THEN follow Sooner's steps
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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No need for adhesion promoter if he doesnt burn through the factory paint.
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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It's prob. cheaper to just color it with a bunch of sharpies
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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anyone know of a color that pretty well matches the stock color of my tan 00's grill? a long time ago i spilled PurplePower on it and it changed the color a bit in spots. I would love to get it back to stock look, cause i don't really wanna go straight black w/ it. Anyone?
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