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Discussion in 'Exterior' started by ast123, Dec 5, 2012.

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  1. Dec 5, 2012 at 10:57 PM #1
    ast123

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    Alright I know some of you guys have painted your grille surround so I need some help! The FX4 grille I ordered from MPSoldier will be here tomorrow and I need the grille surround to be black to match it. The surround is chrome now if that matters. Thanks guys!
     
  2. Dec 6, 2012 at 9:54 AM #2
    ast123

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    Anybody?
     
  3. Dec 6, 2012 at 10:17 AM #3
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    you will need to scuff up the chrome so the paint will bond to it.
     
  4. Dec 6, 2012 at 10:20 AM #4
    ast123

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    What's the best kind of paint to use?
     
  5. Dec 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM #5
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    Self etching primer first then dupicolor

    sent from area 51
     
  6. Dec 6, 2012 at 11:54 AM #6
    ast123

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    Anyone tried plasti-dippin the surround or something like that?
     
  7. Dec 6, 2012 at 12:09 PM #7
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    you can plastidip and then paint over it. ive plastidipped my wheels and my windshield cowl. both have come out good.
     
  8. Dec 6, 2012 at 12:27 PM #8
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    How exactly do you plastidip something that big?
     
  9. Dec 6, 2012 at 12:37 PM #9
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    tape off, wipe with IPA, spray plasti dip, repeat for 4-5 heavyish coats.

    Its really simple lol.
     
  10. Dec 6, 2012 at 12:58 PM #10
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    I tried self etching primer on chrome after sanding and it didn't work too well.
     
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