203Mach1ne

Since the painted ponies on autobadges.com and other websites cost over $150, I've decided to paint my own pony.
It is chrome right now, but it issn't aging too well--it has little chips in the chrome on the body and looks bad from close range, but good from far away
I think I'm going to do a 2-tone chrome/black pony
What should I do before painting this?
I've washed it off thoroughly, but should I take the chrome off of where I'm going to paint? Or will I be fine just going over it?
Aslo, any suggestions on coloring it in? Im thinking leave the head chrome, then fade into a black body/legs

Poobs

I have never done this but I think you need to rough up the surface real good. Engine enamel will probably stick to it. The caliper and high heat ceramic paint seems to stick well to metal too.
Talk to a body shop that does custom work. Sometimes they paint over chromed bumpers to make them the same color as the car's body

Good luck

lemonademaker

i'd go over it (not sure whether with or without hte chrome) with an SOS pad, to get off any glazing or whatnot, and rough up the surface to allow the paint to really adhere. I agreee with the previous post, use some high-temp hardcore paint! Post up some pics when you're done! GOOD LUCK!

Poobs

Actually, I am trying to get my pony off the grille but can't find the tork head bit to remove the screws . 4 auto part stores do not carry that type of bit

What did you guys use ?

amrcnidyot

the grill is held on by some hex headed bolts, use a socket wrench. the pony is snapped in w/ a bunch of little metal fasteners that you can kinda pop off w/ a small knife.

Poobs

My bad..... I should have mentioned mine is a 98 GT

amrcnidyot

oh...well damn, i cant really help ya there....sorry....

GreyStang

If this is your first shot at customizing, maybe you should go to a wreakers & grab another pony badge to try your customizing on?? That way you can relax more about whatever you want to try, cause you still have the origingal in good condition?

honest03060

Hey amrcnidyot
did you ever find out about the wrench to remove those bolts? I ahev same question, what kinda wrench is that and where do I get one?

vargas

local hardware store. found my set of torx at harbor freight.