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Easiest most effective way to chrome your stock grill (DIY)

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Old 10-08-05, 07:03 PM
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the easiest way is to buy a SD grill
Old 10-09-05, 10:25 AM
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what about paint thinner???i nees to do the same,will it take off that black plastic look?
Old 10-09-05, 11:54 AM
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Paint thinner would probably work, though I'd think Goof Off would probably work better. You don't really even need any sort of chemical. The paint will come off with just a razor balde or a scraper of some sort. But a remover makes things alot easier.

Why not try the paint thinner and see if it works and then let everyone else know. I highly doubt it will hurt the girll.
Old 10-09-05, 01:08 PM
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I did mine today, very easy process. I used the Jasper Paint and Epoxy remover, $9.00 a can at Home Depot. I also used 00 metal polish steel wool to shine it up a bit.

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http://www.mtaonline.net/~gweast/Sambapics/grille02.JPG
Old 10-09-05, 05:16 PM
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yeah i did mine today also..... a little goof off + a little rubbing = big pimpin lol....
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