Painted Grill

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  1. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    I spent Saturday afternoon amd evening painting a Grabber grill with the intent of the paint job lasting for a long, long time. I may tend to overdo some things, but I expect it to be right when I am finished. Here is a link to the pics...

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    Pics 1 and 2 are pictures of the grill as I received it from Dennis (Mavaholic). Thanks a bunch, Dennis.
    Pics 3 and 4 are after a thorough cleaning and using Scotch Brite wheel pads to scuff it up.
    Pics 5 and 6 are after using SEM Felxible Primer Surfacer (39133).
    Pics 7,8, and 9 are after sanding the primer and painting with SEM Trim Black paint (39143).

    I am going to paint all of the parking light assembly , including the the bezels, with Trim Black as well. I've already painted the windshield and back glass trim with Trim Black. The only chrome on the '77 is going to be the bumpers, door handles, locks, antenna, and the Cragar S/S wheels. The quarter glass, sport mirrors, and boomerangs are painted body color. The bobcat tailights have black bezels.
     
  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    looks good. let me know when you want me to drop off all of my stuff that neds to be done.:)
     
  3. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    Don, you have a warped sense "drop off." From your house to my house is not exactly a "drop by."
     
  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Looks real nice!!
     
  5. gunslinger68

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    Really effective catapult, or punkin chunker!!!!!
     
  6. Maverick73

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    Looks great, let us know how it holds up. I plan on painting a grill black sometime also.
     
  7. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I should of charged more but with Franks commission, you wouldnt be able to afford it. :D Looks great!
     
  8. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    Yep. Frank buys something for a dollar and sells it for four dollars and tells me he is only making 3%.:huh:
     
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    Good job, Terry.
     

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