Grill refurbish

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ajordan282

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thanks @gmachinz for the info and @skysurfer pic/info (especially like the plate frame). never knew that about the grills, the chromed plastic was long gone from this grill before i got the truck, much like the chrome rings on the instrument bezel haha.

thinking ill shoot the "chrome" portions with the argent silver or something bright/metallic, then mask those faces and do the inset with a slightly darker flat grey.

anyone else got pics of their refurbed grills to share? preferably with an accompanying method :)
 

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Its pretty tuff to explain on a step by step basis how to restore these grills. It helps to have some background experience with automotive paint refinishing to begin with as well as fiberglass/plastic modelling and restoration-all of which I have besides maintaining a harness business.
 

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definitely planning to channel some of the lessons learned from when I did my charger grill, it turned out sharp!

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Dayum! Nice equipment. Even if it is a Jeezus Chrysler.
 

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This is what I used last year to repaint my grill. From AZ.

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@"Argent Silver IS the "correct" color but I used the satin aluminum color. It's the same color as the trim and moulding in my house, lol...I keep it around and use a lot...not because it's a ****** product.



I took a shower with the grille...:oops:Washed with my anti-bacterial soap and washrag. (Good enough for ME, good enough for the truck...)
UNGH!
Let dry.
Sanded it a little.
Wiped clean with Acetone.
Sprayed paint.
Let dry.
Sprayed again.

Boom!
Rebuilt. :D

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Looks great y'all, would love to see any pictures of the finished products!
 

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Sounds good, but what cologne did you use on the grille?
Gear oil.


But I need to do a refurb on my grille too. Any idea on the best products for patching cracks and chunks missing by the hood latch?
 

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thanks! blame the duke boys for my unhealthy obsession with those rust bucket mopars...
Beautiful car !:waytogo:

Wrong color and year for the dukes, though.

:D

I hear ya, though - always wanted a '69 and to do slides on dirt roads.

Smokey & The Bandit fueled my Trans Am obsession.

Fall Guy had an awesome square, but I already had one before that show - and before I ever had heard that term...

Anyhoo, back to the previously scheduled post ...

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Any tips on removing the chrome plating to prep for paint?
 

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