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painted grill?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:10 am
by 09pathinbk
I've seen a few on here that have blacked out there grills, what is the best process to do this? type of paint top use, surface prep, etc.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:53 am
by volvite
Agreed. I wouldn't mind doing mine either.
I would guess, removing the grill, then using a light sand paper over the chrome area. Then primer, paint and sealer.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:16 am
by mar1
my friends X,
just bedliner with no sanding.
we dont get rain here, but with a year of hot sun, no issues at all with it.
disregard the tow rope
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:28 pm
by volvite
How did it do aganist rock chips?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:04 pm
by NYPathfinder
All i did was remove it from the truck, clean it with soap and water, then put a few coats of plasti dip on it. havent touched it in months and still looks good. No chips that i can notice.
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:26 am
by FindyourPath
whats involved with removing the grill??
seems like a lot of plastic connectors?
does anybody have a quick step-by-step?
thanks
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:42 pm
by basemodel
FindyourPath wrote:whats involved with removing the grill??
seems like a lot of plastic connectors?
does anybody have a quick step-by-step?
thanks
there's about 6-8 pop out plugs across the top, with 2 or 3 behind the grill down low. just pull up on the little round bit in the center with a pair of needle nose pliers. also, 4 quarter-turn flathead square retainers in the front of the grille, 2 left side, 2 right. once you locate all the retainers, you can have the grille out in 5 minutes.
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:47 pm
by IcedTeasley
I murdered-out my grill by removing the black plastic and chrome plastic grill assembly, cleaning the hell out of it, and sanding the chrome portion with 400 grit sand paper. I used flat black Rustoleum spray paint to cover it with three coats. I didn't put any kind of clear-coat on it. It hasn't come off in the carwash and hasn't been chipped by the winter gravel yet. If it does, I'll just touch it up with a biti more paint. Cheap, easy and so far so good. I'm sure there are way more thorough ways of doing it...
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:59 am
by FindyourPath
HELP
got all the connectors off, including 3 at bottom.
got the 4 1/4 turn square nuts.
grill still hung at bottom inside.
WHAT AM I MISSING?
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:12 am
by IcedTeasley
IIRC there are four tabs along the bottom that are about 3/4" wide. You'll need to lift them to release the grille assembly. They can be a little finicky.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:54 am
by FindyourPath
GOT IT. 4 black clips squeeze on bottom side.
All good, third coat on, gonna let dry till 5:30pm
Ill have pics in a day or so..
Super Easy and looks good just laying there.
How do i post my pics???
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:16 pm
by volvite
You will need to become a member of a photo hosting site like photobucket.com and upload your images to the site and then copy the URL and paste on your post to show your picture.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:45 pm
by FindyourPath
here is my my before and after. It was super easy, dog was very helpful.
http://photobucket.com/mypathfinder
Having the grille off facilitates the construction of a metal brace with 3 attachment points. You could use this to mount lights behind the grille.
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:34 pm
by nutbar78
FindyourPath wrote:here is my my before and after. It was super easy, dog was very helpful.
http://photobucket.com/mypathfinder
Having the grille off facilitates the construction of a metal brace with 3 attachment points. You could use this to mount lights behind the grille.
Looks good. Definitely considering this and rim paint for my tan PF.