Sex comes in black..
04-04-06, 01:41 PM
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Sex comes in black..
Got my grille painted black ..
No more photoshopping the grille! I love it.
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04-04-06, 01:42 PM
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Grille was painted with Black Onyx.
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04-04-06, 01:44 PM
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actually looks nicer than the chrome, someone should do a gunmetal one, what did you paint it with
04-04-06, 01:44 PM
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Very nice. Works well in black... I suspect other colors wouldn't get the same effect.
Care to elaborate on products and process?
04-04-06, 01:46 PM
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I took it to a body shop to get it painted. A layer of primer, sealant, 2 layers of paint, 2 layers of clear coat.
04-04-06, 01:48 PM
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Grille was painted with Black Onyx.
Take this picture again but turn off the light... it would look HOT. I think it looks great on black
04-04-06, 01:50 PM
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Take this picture again but turn off the light... it would look HOT. I think it looks great on black
Looks very cool.
04-04-06, 01:56 PM
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I took it to a body shop to get it painted. A layer of primer, sealant, 2 layers of paint, 2 layers of clear coat.
Was that done over the chrome, or did they actually sand it down first?
04-04-06, 02:01 PM
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Sanded down of course
I wouldn't let them just put primer on top of the chrome. They did an excellent job.
04-04-06, 02:03 PM
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Looks Great!
04-04-06, 02:03 PM
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Quote:
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Sanded down of course
I wouldn't let them just put primer on top of the chrome. They did an excellent job.
Wow I like it. Looks good 2
04-04-06, 02:29 PM
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that looks awesome. how much did it cost?
04-04-06, 03:24 PM
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That looks really good!! Another benefit of having black...
04-04-06, 03:30 PM
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Wow, definately another thing to put on my to-do list. That is such a great idea! It makes the grill fit into the true "black tone." Genius idea...
04-04-06, 03:30 PM
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DAANG! Now that is HOT!! I was waiting for someone to do it! Looks great!