[NonEvo]

I finally order the spray paint for the grille shell I bought, but I'm wondering what all I need to do besides paint. The auction say the plastic is primed, so do I still need to sand it and prime again? here's a link to the same product I bought?http://cgi.eBay.com/ebaymotors/97-0...QitemZ180115332809QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33645QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

If anyone else has done this before I'd love to hear any tricks to get the best finish.[/url]

 

[IndyDurango]

I'd save the rattle can for other areas and pay $50 to have it pro painted.

The wear and tear a grille gets from road dings needs a pro paint that's hard, sealed via clear coat, etc to prevent just getting beat up. Unfortunately you won't get that from a spray can.

JMHO.

IndyDurango

 

[FSTDANGO3]

I'd save the rattle can for other areas and pay $50 to have it pro painted.

The wear and tear a grille gets from road dings needs a pro paint that's hard, sealed via clear coat, etc to prevent just getting beat up. Unfortunately you won't get that from a spray can.

JMHO.

IndyDurango

Agreed you won't get the finish you want from the can
Steve
DOC Pres

 

[CrimsonWolf-II]

I'd save the rattle can for other areas and pay $50 to have it pro painted.

The wear and tear a grille gets from road dings needs a pro paint that's hard, sealed via clear coat, etc to prevent just getting beat up. Unfortunately you won't get that from a spray can.

JMHO.

IndyDurango

+1 on this. However, to answer your question, you'll still need to sand it and re-prime it. that finish is too clossy/smooth to be able to take any paint and make it stick anything worthwhile. you'll also want to change your primer color depending on what color your base coat is. if you have a white D, then you don't want a black primer.

 

[FSTDANGO3]

Depending on material being painted an adhesion promoter may be a good idea
Steve
DOC Pres

 

[James1549]

WOW The price is right, I hope it turns out for you. When I first bought my Durango, I purchased two different aftermarket grilles off the net. The first one wouldn't fit or align properly. The second litterly fell apart in the box before I opened it. Neither made it on my vehicle. "OEM quality" as stated, wasn't even close.

If you going to paint it, or have it painted, FIRST test fit it to be sure it even fits properly or the way you want it.

Good Luck, James

PS I still have my factory painted Metallic Light Pewter grille. $50/delivered. Nearly new.

 

[NonEvo]

man, I wasn't expecting that many responses. Thanks guys for all the replies. I'll check around town to see what kind of pricing I can get.

 

[midnite]

I would wet sand it with 1500 grit, then paint it with light, thin coats. and let each dry 24 hrs b/w each time. snading b./w each time if necessary. and then clear coat it three times. or just pay to have someone else do it



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