DIY Chrome Grill w/pics
02-23-11, 10:11 AM
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This is what chrome grille with black emblem looks like, but mine is not oem black pearl...
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05-06-11, 09:42 PM
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Bump for this.. I'm using goof off
05-07-11, 12:37 PM
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05-07-11, 12:55 PM
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This thread is still alive. OK for those who have PM'd me about this you must use a GEL type paint remover. Regular Goof off does not work so don't waste your time. Read the first page ppl.
05-07-11, 02:07 PM
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Can I use a razor blade to remove the paint?
05-07-11, 02:10 PM
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Na your going to scratch it if you do that.. Just buy some paint stripper..
05-07-11, 04:03 PM
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DONT use a razor blade! The paint remover should loosen it up. Use a tooth brush or those green dish washer scrubs.
05-14-11, 12:27 AM
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THANK for the write up! to think i was going to buy an aftermarket chrome one
05-15-11, 07:11 PM
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sweet even though this thread is 10 yrs old it keeps helping us new gs owners, now i can just chrome mine instead of buying aftermarket for now!
05-15-11, 07:16 PM
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i believe the stuff i used was called "X-stripped" or something like that, works great. If you're picky then go use the aircraft stuff instead.
05-15-11, 08:56 PM
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sweet even though this thread is 10 yrs old it keeps helping us new gs owners, now i can just chrome mine instead of buying aftermarket for now!
We still have the GS in the family and after 10 years the chrome still looks great. Glad this DIY has been helpful. Even thou I am an LS owner now still have lots of love for the GS.
06-18-11, 09:51 PM
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Eppan mentioned he used goof off and it works, despite some saying it doesnt. anybody got step by step instructions?
06-24-11, 08:39 PM
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Awesome DIY, TY for the info!!! Here are some pics of what I used and How I did it for those new comers with questions.
THE GEL PAINT REMOVER USED...
BEFORE....
THE PROCESS...
AFTER...
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06-24-11, 09:41 PM
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Came out pretty sick!
06-29-11, 11:22 AM
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I used the citristrip stripper also. I had second thoughts of doing it but the result was nice.
05-07-11, 12:55 PM
Came out pretty sick!