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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Default chrome painted grille???

has anybody ever tried to paint the stock plastic grille with a spraycan chrome paint?
is something like this http://www.autozone.com/R,3117416/st...ductDetail.htm
gonna look like chrome at all ?
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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i wouldnt risk it....try it on an old car that you dont care if it looks bad
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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I dont think i would like the look at all. The chrome just doesnt flow with the stock grill desgin IMO
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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chrome spray paint basically makes whatever you're painting look like silver with metal flake in it...basically, it's a joke - there is something out there that is supposed to work well and look like chrome but it's a 3 or more step process
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Be afraid, very very afraid of "spray chrome paint"!!!!

Don't do it!!!!
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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I painted a pair of Vans in chrome when I was a kid and raced BMX! Talk about FUGLY!
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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noo, i think the rocks and debri will mess it up..
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Yeah man, don't do it. I can't see it looking very good with the grille design.
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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I painted my contour in a similar manner...PLEASE don't do it (or be ready to buy another!)
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