Painting Front Grill slats with Hammerite?

[Beancounter1980]

Hi guys,

I have some hammerite leftover and was thinking about painting the grill with it. I would keep the outer grill chrome, and the slats black.

Anyone done this? I'm more inclined to opt for the black hammerite in a spray can to be honest as it would give a smoother finish i think. I'll then clearcoat it...

What you guys think? I cant justify paying £60+ for a black grill..

 

[klarky]

I would get some satin black spray paint rather than hammerite, it will give a much better finish, but I'd also get some primer.

 

[Beancounter1980]

I would get some satin black spray paint rather than hammerite, it will give a much better finish, but I'd also get some primer.

Good point,

but i was thinking the hammerite would be less prone to chipping? :?

 

[klarky]

true but overall finish would be poor imho

 

[AlanJ]

Hi guys,

I have some hammerite leftover and was thinking about painting the grill with it. I would keep the outer grill chrome, and the slats black.

Anyone done this? I'm more inclined to opt for the black hammerite in a spray can to be honest as it would give a smoother finish i think. I'll then clearcoat it...

What you guys think? I cant justify paying £60+ for a black grill..

DON'T DO IT.......! Try a spray at least.

 

[tomTVR]

The grey slats usually look much better anyway though it can depend on the colour of the bodywork.

 

[klarky]

why not buy it and sell your (i assume) silver one, £60 for new one plus £25 - £30 back on your old one, i did it when i changed from black to silver recently.

 

[sammyz]

What you guys think? I cant justify paying £60+ for a black grill..

Living up to your name You spend £1,000s on a car then begrudge spending £60 on black grills and would rather paint the old ones with hammerite. :headbang:

 

[Beancounter1980]

What you guys think? I cant justify paying £60+ for a black grill..

Living up to your name You spend £1,000s on a car then begrudge spending £60 on black grills and would rather paint the old ones with hammerite. :headbang:

Damn...you caught me out!!

I know, i know....i'll probably end up buying a set of black ones..then again i think it looks fine normal...

 

[AJZ4London]

I prefer the contrast, love the black and silver.

 

[sp3ctre]

Personally I would just post in the buy/sell section that you want to trade silver for black... must be some folks on here that want to pretend they have a 3.0? Woots perhaps?? oke:

 

[GAZA62]

If you do decide to paint them use the Halfords Plastic Bumper Paint leaves a nice satin OEM look to plastics