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Jul 18, 2011
So I'm starting the process of blacking out my jeep. First thing I want to do is get the grille done. Can you buy these aftermarket in a gloss finish like the rest of the car? Or do people pull them off and spray them themselves?
Any help is appreciated!!
By the way, this is on an 06 Overland
#2
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Jul 21, 2011
yep. check justforjeeps or rockauto.com for the grill. I've seen some people DIY but ill buy one already painted or give it to a shop.
#3
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Jul 22, 2011
I saw j4j has one for the 08 models. I might pick one up
#4
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Jul 22, 2011
Go for it. Made my Jeep look 1000 times better. Get the SRT8 one though...
#5
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Jul 22, 2011
I thought about it but it costs so much!
I'm going to stop by the body shop tomorrow to see what it would cost to paint it.
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#8
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Jul 23, 2011
trying to paint over chrome?
had a auto body shop say they wouldnt do it cause its not guaranteed to stay and could start to peel..
that being said i painted my 300's grill with spray paint, just use an adhesive promoter and clear coat..
#10
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Jul 23, 2011
It's the Overland grill so it isn't Chrome, its the silver one.
I may give it a shot painting it myself. If I mess up then oh well, only costs a couple dollars!
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#9
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Jul 23, 2011
I just bought a color-matched Light Khaki Grille off eBay for $70 in perfect condition. I offered the guy. It was originally $120. He took my offer. Or you can try any of the sites above^^^^.
#11
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Jul 23, 2011
yea exactly why not, worst case u wasted a couple bucks, but if it turns out great then u saved alot
#12
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Jul 23, 2011
Found one on Ebay for $120. Seems to be the best so far.
Heading outside now to try the paint so hopefully it works!
#14
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Jul 24, 2011
Got it finished up this morning.. Looks decent, but I'm having trouble getting a gloss finish to it. I put a couple coats of clear on it with no luck
#15
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Jul 24, 2011
yea thats probably cause automotive clear is better than spray can clear coat...u try waxing it maybe?
#16
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Jul 25, 2011
Not yet. Been storming all evening. I probably wont get a chance to mess with it again until tomorrow.
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