Plasti Dip Grill...

[leeds2592]

Hi all,

I know there's a billion and one threads about what grill to get and how to replace grill etc but I couldn't find any answers to my question. I'm toying with the idea of Plasti Dip'ing my grill as I'm a bit bored with the look of my car and want a cheap mod. I was going to buy an FK grill or something but after removing my front bumper to replace the headlights, I can't be bothered with doing it all again as it was a PITA the first time!

Anyway, I'm wanting to know how easy it'll be to remove from the little slats in the grill?
Also, has anyone used the lacquer to create a glossy finish to the outside trim of the grill?

Thanks in advance

 

[leeds2592]

Anyone?

 

[R34nel]

I did a quick 5 min job on mine the other day, check my threads, I just did the chrome surround in matte and I think I like it

 

[Bandicoot51]

Plasti-dipped the grill just for shits, used a rattle can, 5/6 coats, went onto the chrome parts really well

 

[el-diablo675]

I've used black bumper paint on mine came up really good finish.

 

[fps_cod]

Hi all,

I know there's a billion and one threads about what grill to get and how to replace grill etc but I couldn't find any answers to my question. I'm toying with the idea of Plasti Dip'ing my grill as I'm a bit bored with the look of my car and want a cheap mod. I was going to buy an FK grill or something but after removing my front bumper to replace the headlights, I can't be bothered with doing it all again as it was a PITA the first time!

Anyway, I'm wanting to know how easy it'll be to remove from the little slats in the grill?
Also, has anyone used the lacquer to create a glossy finish to the outside trim of the grill?

Thanks in advance

Did mine the other day. Satin black plasti-dip for the Middle, then vinyl wrapped the chrome in gloss black.

 

[pint-of-mustard]

Had a go with the plasti dip yesterday, really easy and im pleased with the finish. Can anyone comment on how it lasts\wears?

 

[Spiezels]

Anyone got a good step by step, you just using masking tape to cover all the other areas or what?

Nice one

 

[fps_cod]

Anyone got a good step by step, you just using masking tape to cover all the other areas or what?

Nice one

I wedged paper around the grill and masking taped it together. Doesn't really matter if you get any overspray, as you can just rub the plasti-dip off.

 

[Spiezels]

Oh sweet. Cheers mate

 

[Adam Wilson]

Seems to last better than paint, plastic dip is very durable so stone chips aren't really a problem either.

 

[Mario8P]

you guys took your grill off and then plasti dipped it? or just sprayed it while on the car?

How many coats did you apply?

 

[pint-of-mustard]

I just masked up and sprayed it on the car. I used the 1 can, probably about 5-6 coats.

 

[Adam Wilson]

I took it off, but I was changing my bumper aswell so made sense really. Just remember to be patient with it, the more prep work you put in the better finish you will get.

 

[Tomas Sears]

What prep work you guys do? Just the masking tape ect.?

 

[Bandicoot51]

Uhuh and remove any residue of product that might be left over

 

[Tomas Sears]

OK thanks. May give it a go. Do you know if it is safe to spray the grill while on the car, even with the radiator behind?

 

[Bandicoot51]

Use newspaper to stuff behind the grill to protect the rad, then pull it out once completely dry. Use paper to protect a wide area around the grill as overspray is easy. Consider 2 cans so you can get at least 5 coats and maybe some sealant too which will also reduce the matt finish. Hope to see some finished pictures

 

[Tomas Sears]

Decent - thanks! Couldn't decide between the Matte finish or glossy. Do you think the glossy would look better?
The car I am planning on doing is the Audi on my profile pic

 

[Bandicoot51]

I've got pretty much the same car and the matte is cool however I did end up preferring the gloss look, I did the badge and chrome surrounds also, which really sets it off nice

 

[mx_rab]

 

[mx_rab]

I plasti dipped mines. Easy afternoon job. Vinyl wrapped the chrome surround in gloss black and left the centre matte.

 

[mx_rab]

 

[mx_rab]