TouringGS Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Upon close inspection after washing the car, I noticed a bit of chipping and fading on the black plastic(?) area of my GS' grille. I tried a bit of mothers back to black, but it didn't help much. I'm planning on repainting it black, what type of paint would be best to use for this? Thanks in advance for any responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 They make paint additive especially for plastic. I painted some plastic peices for my friends RV and there is an additive available at automotive paint retailers you mix in. I just went out to the garage and looked at my grill and it seems like the grill is powder coated metal, not plastic. It looks to me like a tough job as there are a lot of places the paint to collect and drip. Let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjheard Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 An alternative would be to remove the rest of the black paint on the front of the grill ribs. I did mine and like the chrome look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Hey rj I'd like to see a picture of your grill. That sounds cool.. How did you do it? denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TouringGS Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 Rj, Unfortunately my GS is a first generation and I believe they don't have chrome under the black paint like 2nd gens. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 I looked at the grill on my 90 and I don't think it is chrome underneath. It still looks powder coated to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsal Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 yea painting plastic is tricky and you need to be very careful what paint to use.i know from expereince i had problems with alot of paint going on plastic. like you said there is a additive to use and thats probably the best way to go.only thing is if hes trying to use spray paint he cant mix anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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