Painted 99 Grill from Imperial Jade Mica Green to Metallic Black

[genmarks]

I have a 99 4runner Highlander edition - all of it is Imperial Jade Mica Green including the grill, which I love, but decided to switch things up a little.
I have seen so many flat black parts lately I kinda missed the gloss so thats what i went for - I just wanted anything near a black and I found some "Metallic black" so thats what i used

Heres what it originally looked like



Heres the end result



Started by braking a couple of the clips in the grill, but oh well zip ties actually worked better anyway



Emblem comes off with a couple screws in the back. Sanded it with 220 grit, then with a scouring pad for fine surface




then added a couple layers of primer



Then a couple layers of the "black" and a coat of clear and there it is

 

[RedSled]

Very nice,i like it.

 

[bsdoig]

Mind telling us what paint you used for the "Metallic Black" and clear? Spray Can? Love the look of the color!

 

[genmarks]

Rustoleum "black night metallic" spray can. literally just found a full can in my garage. i used a krylon gloss clear also found in my garage but emptied the can and tossed it. Thanks man love it too!

 

[Chuckles89]

Sweet!

 

[genmarks]

Update on the Black

After running that color a little bit it kinda seemed off to me, great color, but not much contrast
with the green, it seemed a little gunmetal grey-ish instead of a solid black. So i redid it with Nason Black
The black offers the contrast with the green that I was looking for so I am much more pleased


Original:

1st attempt (Metallic "Black"):

End Result:


:llama:

 

[Unner]

I agree, I think it looks better with the regular black versus the metallic. I thought the metallic looked a little light, but didn't want to say anything haha

 

[genmarks]

I agree, I think it looks better with the regular black versus the metallic. I thought the metallic looked a little light, but didn't want to say anything haha

Yeah agreed haha, always open for feedback. I do like the contrast of the true black, so glad I redid it

 

[Chuckles89]

Now the lower bumper valence doesn't match!

 

[genmarks]

Now the lower bumper valence doesn't match!

Agreed, if i do that I might have to do all the plastic trim... Im thinking about it. The only thing is that the trim/valence were not originally that black
(more of a light black), partially because its not metal. What are your thoughts?

 

[Unner]

I used forever black on my upper portion of my bumper and the rear step pad thing. I just haven't had time yet to do the larger lower portion of the front bumper. It has worked pretty well so far.

 

[Chuckles89]

Agreed, if i do that I might have to do all the plastic trim... Im thinking about it. The only thing is that the trim/valence were not originally that black
(more of a light black), partially because its not metal. What are your thoughts?

I think it would look better all black. I bought parts from a guy who did that to his and it looked awesome!

The plan for my 4Runner is to paint the metal graphite black and the plastic gloss black (front and rear).

 

[genmarks]

I think it would look better all black. I bought parts from a guy who did that to his and it looked awesome!

The plan for my 4Runner is to paint the metal graphite black and the plastic gloss black (front and rear).

Thanks for the feedback guys! Im pretty sure ill go all black in the near future, if you guys do it or no of a thread that has pictures of the trim/bumper parts redone all black let me know. i really like the idea

 

[genmarks]

I think it would look better all black. I bought parts from a guy who did that to his and it looked awesome!

The plan for my 4Runner is to paint the metal graphite black and the plastic gloss black (front and rear).

Painted all the trim and valence black, glad I did it, thanks for the input!

 

[wake_rider]

I like the black on all the trim pieces as well. Nicely done!





Now get those center wheel caps cleaned up and resprayed! :laugh:

 

[genmarks]

I like the black on all the trim pieces as well. Nicely done!





Now get those center wheel caps cleaned up and resprayed! :laugh:

Thanks man! the faded trim was fugly, so glad it looks new again and matches!

Haha I actually kinda like the gold center caps:madgrin:

 

[genmarks]

Here is a better picture of the repainted trim, the black is much better in this pic

 

[SURF RUNNER]

Looks great!

Have you thought about painting your hood scoop insert the same color black as your grille? I think that it would look sharp and it would tie in beautifully with your black and green color scheme.

 

[Philz]

hmm are those CM2 Techflex on top stix?

 

[genmarks]

Looks great!

Have you thought about painting your hood scoop insert the same color black as your grille? I think that it would look sharp and it would tie in beautifully with your black and green color scheme.

Thats a solid idea, I might just do that, thanks for the inquiry!



They are precisely that CM2 Tech Flex are one of my favorite [MENTION=119639]Philz[/MENTION]