Colormatched grill today

[TN BlueRaider]

Let me start by saying that I am in no way a professional so what I did may not be proper or exact but heres what I did.

1st sanded chrome with 320 grit
Cleaned off with goof off and towel
Masked
Masked some more
Sprayed with Adhesion Promoter (3 coats)
Sprayed with Automotive Touchup paint (3 coats)
Sprayed with Clear (3 coats)
Still letting it dry

Pics of process:
Sanded

2 main coats

3 clear

Test fit

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Lookin good man!

I never understood why Toyota sold some Limiteds with chrome grilles. Doesn't really make any sense.

 

[TN BlueRaider]

Thanks! And yeah I dont understand either when there isnt another piece of chrome anywhere lol

 

[Baja Runner]

So the big question remains. What paint did you use?

 

[Beach Runner]

You may not be a professional, but you did a great job. Looks good!

 

[TN BlueRaider]

So the big question remains. What paint did you use?

I got the paint from Automotivetouchup.com

You may not be a professional, but you did a great job. Looks good!

Thanks man!

 

[benp]

Really want to do this, how many cans did you use?

Also, can anybody point me to a good blacked out emblems thread??

 

[The97Runner]

I like it and it looks alot better

 

[TN BlueRaider]

Really want to do this, how many cans did you use?

Also, can anybody point me to a good blacked out emblems thread??

Used like half a can. So one should be more than enough. I also suggest using some plastic adhesion promoter after sanding.

 

[benp]

Used like half a can. So one should be more than enough. I also suggest using some plastic adhesion promoter after sanding.

Thanks man. I definitely will!

 

[fightman80]

Nice paint job man!

 

[maxspeed96ct]

Looks good, I did it to my 99 grill . But now i want more got my self a 97 grill and plan on doing the satoshi mod :jump: