How to Change grill from Chrome to Color match.

[ydopen]

For around 100 bucks im stoked about this writeup cause it makes a big differance in your frontend.

1st i got a paintable grill that fit my year model truck off ebay for around 80.00 with free shipping lol



2nd I sanded it with 1000 grit sandpaper, then wiped it down with mineral spirits



Next i used color matching duplicolor paint and duplicolor clear coat in the can. 2 coats of paint and 3 coats of clear= the cans are small





Next I taped off the outer surround then painted the center satin black



Next I removed the stock grill chrome/bling bling



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Hope this helps others, If u need any info PM me.

 

[treycool94]

i need to do this... is there a color code or something? and how many cans did you use? and nice write up

 

[Lane24]

Looks nice. I didn't know you could get a chrome grill... Putting it back to the stock color looks way better. Good job.

 

[panda24619]

yup. i have a chrome grill. i just hate the grill its self! not the surround. that little indent in the middle kills the flow. but that looks real good. i like your head lights as well.

 

[ydopen]

i need to do this... is there a color code or something? and how many cans did you use? and nice write up

Trey= color code is on the driver door and they have the color you are looking for on the cans with the color code on the cap at autozone, 1 can of paint did 2 coats and 1 1/2 cand of clear did 3 coats, then the next day i waxed it with my favorite wax = p21s.

 

[ydopen]

Looks nice. I didn't know you could get a chrome grill... Putting it back to the stock color looks way better. Good job.

Lane, the chrome grill comes on the XLt and the painted one comes on the eddie Bower.

 

[ydopen]

yup. i have a chrome grill. i just hate the grill its self! not the surround. that little indent in the middle kills the flow. but that looks real good. i like your head lights as well.

You are rite on that Panda, I hope to put a satin black speed grill or billet in it one day then it will be smooth

 

[Scottandtyson210]

Nice write up, looks great!!!