Chrome flaking off grille?

by **drock03** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:39 pm

Not sure if my grille is original or an aftermarket cheapo, but this winter is really taking a beating on it. Chrome stuff is chipping and pealing all over exposing black plastic underneath. I actually liked the "blacked out" look. Anyone know how I can strip off the rest of the chrome? I tried scraping it a little, but I'll be there for hours. There must be a chemical that will loosen the remaining chrome?

by **NeFaRiOuS_SLE** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:01 pm

Take it to a do-it-yourself car wash and turn the water all the way up--at least that's what I heard (do bear in mind that there aren't any commercially-available aftermarket grilles for our cars)

by **drock03** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:23 pm

I've seen cheap non-toyota aftermarket grilles on ebay before....new from toyota I think they are only $120

by **Solorange** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:58 pm

I painted mine black. Just sanded the chrome off with sand paper, Then I wet sanded the dull part to get some of deep scratches out. Then put 3 coats of primer. 4 coats of black paint. and 3 coats of clear. Turned out good. Oh I also cover up the grill area the part already black with masking tape in order to keep runs from occuring in that area.

by **SolaraBlue** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:11 pm

^^^ ditto.

by **BradOwens** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:36 pm

yea paint it black dude. it looks alot better.

by **drock03** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:15 pm

Good idea- Did you use cheap spray paint or buy good stuff? Gloss or semi?

by **BradOwens** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:21 pm

drock03 wrote:Good idea- Did you use cheap spray paint or buy good stuff? Gloss or semi?

i did mine awhile back(sry i dont have any pics a guy messed up my grille and i had to buy a new one). but i used semi. make sure u sand it down real good it makes it alot better.

by **Solorange** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:47 am

Parden my spelling, but I used duplicolor selfetching primer. Its a dark green, Then for the black and clear I used duplicolor acyrlic enamel. They are all automotive paint. I got them at advanced auto parts. You can also get them at autozone too.

by **SolaraBlue** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:11 pm

drock03 wrote:Good idea- Did you use cheap spray paint or buy good stuff? Gloss or semi?

im not sure the brand i used but it was flat black, i like it but im going to have it painted the color of my car when i get my bumper re-painted.

Chrome flaking off grille?

Chrome flaking off grille?

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