paint a grill

I have a grille from a 70 (with no lights, but with emblem). However, it is greyish in color. I want to paint it black. Any suggestions on prep or paint type? I dont have a sprayer, so I was hoping to use a rattle can.

 

I painted mine w/ a spray can last summer. I used Dupli-Color or Rust-O-Eum in a satin black. I think it was Rust O. My grille was in gud shape. All I did was clean it up "grease, oil, etc." with grease remover, masked it off and painted it. It came out nice. At least, I think so.

 

Ditto for me. I used the Rust-O-leum in satin black as well. easy to wash and you can wax the satin without altering the sheen too much.

 

was it one of those special bonds to plastic kinda paints?

 

No just Rust O extra coverage rattle can. Went on real nice. I'll have to wait a while to determine durablity. So far - So Gud. Just clean the grill gud and the stuff sticks like glue.

 

Marhyde exterior trim black for me. Did my grill and hood scoop. Stands up to abuse and UV damage. Adhesion promoters built in.
On the advise of our body guys at work.


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I used one made for plastic for mine and no problems. Clean, clean, clean, then light coats because of all the angles you've got to shoot from.

 

Someone here recommended MAR-HYDE Black Satin Automotive Trim Paint. I used it with good result. That paint is made for exterior plastic, aluminum, stainless steel and steel trim. Used a rattle can plastic prep first but can't say for sure which one. Any "quality cleaner" can be used according to directions on the can.

 

Exactly. Took forever to get it all covered and evenly. Was a fun little project though.

 

Sem also makes a nice satin black, and a cleaner.
Dish soap, and warm water, wash, rinse, repeat, wash, rinse, and let air dry.

 

Yes they do. We have that at work as well now and then. Works great.

 

i dont spray anything without at least hitting it with a scuff pad. many people fear that it will scar the grille but if youre using a scuff pad with the right abrasion it will make the paint last 10xs longer.

 

I always use the purple (some call it red) scotch brite. You can buy a small pack at NAPA for 6-8 bucks.

 

marhyde trim paint satin black and a good cleaning with sopa and a scrubby for me too. They sell it at most auto parts stores

 

Ok, now that I've seen it again I think you should paint the headlight bezels black too.