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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Painting Grille

I was going to paint my grilles on the front bumper of my EVO8. It seems that the black paint wore off and I'm going to re- paint them. Any ideas on how to do this? What kind of paint etc?
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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having a similar problem on one of my lower grilles. I see no reason why spray paint wouldn't do the job.... anything more elaborate would be a waste.

just find a gloss/semi-gloss that matches.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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i'm having the issue but it's my hood vent.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by igo4bmx
i'm having the issue but it's my hood vent.
My hood vent paint started wearing off...took it to Mits and had it replaced free.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Spray paint wont hold up. It needs to be powder coated.

The easist fix I found is using a black paint pen and just touching it up. It hasnt worn off for me or the others I tell to do it. Its alot less work then pulling things off, and cheaper.

Use a automotive paint pen, or black testors model paint pen works great also. I use testors, its cheaper.
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I was going to paint my grilles on the front bumper of my EVO8. It seems that the black paint wore off and I'm going to re- paint them. Any ideas on how to do this? What kind of paint etc?

http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=108
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Sounds good. I don't know if I should take it apart and spray it with rustoleum or just touch up with paint. Great ideas though.




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