Front grill painting technique

[Scott M.]

I just got my front grills for my 72 back from the chrome shop. Now I need to paint the areas between the grill. Has anyone figured out the best way to paint the grill while leaveing the front edges of the grill chrome?

Thanks

[Pat M.]

Re: Front grill painting technique

Scott I've heard some people mask off the front edges and paint, but they usually add that it's very tedious. I painted my 70's grill and then used a razor blade to cut the paint away from the front edges before the paint had really hardened, and it was pretty easy.

[Edward J.]

Re: Front grill painting technique

Scott, I took some old pinstripping tape that I had and used that, It does take a little time, bring them inside and sit at the kitchen table with a towel down, or if you have a work bench with a stool, easier on the back that way, it can take about 35-40 minutes .

Scott be sure to use some self ecthing primer on the chrome areas that are to be painted, Or the paint will flake off.

[Sal C.]

Re: Front grill painting technique

Spray them from the rear, as originally done and minimal taping will be required for accurate look.

[Bill L.]

Re: Front grill painting technique

I did mine using a foam. I sprayed them from the back while lightly pressing them in to the foam. This method worked very very well. I had a little touch up to remove some over spray with thinner.

Remember that an area around the parking lamp is black. I did use tape here and did the black first. There is a thread on the board somewhere with good pictures.

You may want to use a scotchbrite pad and etching primer on some areas. Just make sure to tape off areas that you do not want to scratch with the pad.


Bill