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01-12-2005, 08:03 AM

DLy2k1

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Having grill painted body color

I just bought a spare 04' grill off of ebay and I am going to have it painted my body color (pearl white) Althought I am going to have this done at a professional paint shop, is there any surface prep. that I should make sure happens, for the paint to properly adhere to the grill?

01-12-2005, 08:25 AM

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Hopefully they will do surface prep if they are a good shop

01-12-2005, 08:27 AM

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Make sure you show pics. I think painting the grill is a great idea if you dont want to replace the grill. I am considering the Sarona grill if i ever get my Sarona kit shipped

01-12-2005, 10:51 AM

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I dont know exactly waht problem the auto body had with mine, but I know he had a little trouble. It is now painted flawlessly..

01-12-2005, 11:02 AM

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ask different shops for opinions/quotes. whoever sounds most capable/reasonable have them assure it will last or they will repaint under some kind of warranty.

01-12-2005, 11:06 AM

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I would assume they are going to do a nice wet-sanding job to it before they paint it.

01-12-2005, 02:40 PM

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I know for a fact that there is a clear coat over the chrome on the stock grill. For the paint to properly adhere, this clear coat should be sanded off and the chrome scuffed up before priming.

01-12-2005, 06:34 PM

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I can't wait to see pics of the wht on wht grill.
I've been thinking of doing the same to my silver Max...

01-12-2005, 06:41 PM

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I recommend you do it, this looks real nice on white......... I had a pic but lost it damn.. but it looks nice go for it.........

01-12-2005, 06:47 PM

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here it is: NOT MY PIC

02-05-2005, 12:27 PM

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Anyone else paint their grill? Post pics!!

02-05-2005, 12:41 PM

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silver one: again not mine

02-05-2005, 12:48 PM

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Seriously! Post pics. I do not like any of the aftermarket grills. I would love to see that and maybe consider painting mine!

02-05-2005, 01:03 PM

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are you looking for a painted top and bottom or just the top piece......

02-05-2005, 01:31 PM

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I tried photoshopping mine to silver but it looked stupid, I want to see how it looks on silver before I decide to go for it or not...anyone, anywhere?

By the way Maxima's...everywhere!! Saw 5 today already just driving around town...

02-05-2005, 03:10 PM

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i think im gonna get my stock one painted to match my car because i take the billet one off for the winter

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By the way Maxima's...everywhere!! Saw 5 today already just driving around town...

yeah i saw 7 today, 4 silver, 2 black, and 1 sprinted bronze

02-05-2005, 05:12 PM

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I think if I dont get the Sarona grill or mesh grill, that I will paint mine black to match my car. Not sure what I want to do about the logo up front - either leave it chrome, or paint it as well.