Painting New Grill

[jag 10]

I'm getting ready to paint my new reproduction 70 grill. What does evryone do to get the new plastic ready to accept paint? What chemicals does everyone use to get rid of any mold release powders, chemicals, etc.?

Thanks

JAG

[SELLERSRODSHOP 13]

scuff the part with a grey scotchbrite pad, wash thoroughly with soap & water, then after its dry shoot a light coat of aerosol plastic primer (available at the auto paint store) then you are ready for paint after it cures out. the plastic primer is really thin & clear, so just mist it lightly. if you load it up it will mottle.

[bnickel 10,004]

i always use HOT water and Dawn dish soap on plastic parts and it works very, very well. on a new part you want to make sure you get ALL of the mold release off before you paint it and the hot water will definitely help

[S code 69 13]

Since they're black plastic should you even paint it? weren't the originals bare plastic?

[bnickel 10,004]

they were originally painted over black plastic

[6T9rustang 11]

The paint will weather better than unsealed black plastic. The black plastic, if left unpainted, will become porous and will fade to gray. Think of the paint as a sealer.

[jkskinsfan 19]

Has anyone ever seen a Grille painted "Gloss" Black? Just wondering how it would look.

[daley driver 10]

I did, and it looked like shit, its in the shed on the car parts wall of shame!

Dont paint it, just buy a new one when it fades.

[jkskinsfan 19]

I did, and it looked like shit!

 

That good, huh? :laugh:

[daley driver 10]

I am only human, I have made my share of mistakes.

[jkskinsfan 19]

Haven't we all?

[jag 10]

Well I used the dawn and hot water to clean the grill and then painted it......when dry naturally. It came out very well. I am pleased with the results.

Thanks for all the great tips on getting the grill painted.

JAG

[bnickel 10,004]

glad to help

[BAMF69 11]

Use 3m adhesion promoter before paint...