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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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Default Help with billet grille!

Im about to buy this grill off of ebay. I want a blackm one but there an extra 70$. SO i was wondering if i buy the crome, what would be a good material to paint it with? i want something durable but wont peal or flake off though.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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Krylon dual (primer & paint in one) satin black or gloss black. Btw is the grille a full replacement I'm looking for a easy swap out bolt on deal.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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well, the top part's not the bottom's bolt on. But the installation is easy, just look up some videos on yotube.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 12:54 AM
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What's the eBay link for the one your looking at.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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I used SEM trim paint from Napa. It comes in gloss or semi gloss. Make sure you scuff up the polished surface before you paint it.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 02:17 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-05-Ford-F...395ff7&vxp=mtr

And you how's the best way to scuff off the polished surface?
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by GA Backwoods
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-05-Ford-F...395ff7&vxp=mtr

And you how's the best way to scuff off the polished surface?
At Napa in the paint section they should have some Red scuff pads. If not use some sand paper 400-600 should work.
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