radiator grille removal

[eggzy43]

I’ve just removed and dismantled the radiator grille and it was a breeze, I wanted to repaint the plastic grille back to its black glory, the chrome strips slid out so easily,
I know its just plastic but it was all so accurately made! The grille is held on with 8 8mm screws and 1 Philips screw; the rest just slides apart easily. I sprayed the grille, reassembled and now it looks like new, it’s so nice to work with this accuracy and quality.:bannana:

 

[Supacool1]

Well done that man! I too am wanting to do this but also delete the inner chrome inserts. Looks great!

 

[eggzy43]

the chrome inserts could be removed and the grille replaced in 15 mins

 

[kth286]

what paint you use to get it to stick to plastic ?

 

[eggzy43]

i reckon if you key the plastic it will take ordinary paint.....?

 

[kth286]

i reckon if you key the plastic it will take ordinary paint.....?

thanks.


so what paint did you use ?

 

[del320]

I used a specific plastic primer from Halfords. Two years on and there are a couple of chips - as the Scottish GTG boys kindly pointed out.

 

[eggzy43]

sorry, after thoroghly cleaning the grille I used PLASTI=KOTE fast dry enamel flat black
it was a few quid from wilkinsons or loads of other retailers i guess...

 

[eggzy43]

thats one beautiful car you have there! the alloys stunning! i bet they cost a fortune, yes?