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08-14-2004, 02:06 PM
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Drive it like U stole it
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN
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another grill polished att crustysarge
Well I picked another grill Wednesday from one of my accounts that I deliver parts to. He has a body shop / junk yard . I found a 71 in there that had a perfect grill shell , the only problem was it looked like it had been thru a briar patch. I asked him what he wannted for it and his word were if you pull it its yours. Needless to say I pulled it. I started last night on the grill. I first used EZ oven off cleaner and let it sit on there about an hour. I rinsed it off and filled me a bucket of water and got a med. sanding sponge. I went over it with that and then hit it with a fine sponge. I got the blue magic and my drill with a polishing bonnett on it . after I polished it I went over it with thinner and got all the wax off and hit it with paint and clear. I did my first grill with the clear and it still look like it did the day i put it in .
My old grill that I did last year is on the fence and the one I got this week is already in the truck.
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08-14-2004, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Aviano, Italy
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Thanks. I was wondering about clear coating and think I will do the same.
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08-14-2004, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Gainesville, Fl
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Wow I like the new one!! what are you doing with the old one??? I would be very interested in it. If you want to sell e-mail me at: thisolechevygotgoods@hotmail.com with price and cond.
thanks
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08-15-2004, 12:03 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Mt.Airy,MD
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Nice job.You never see grilles w/correct accent paint,even new or repros.Looks great!
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08-15-2004, 02:55 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: reno, nv
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wow...
my truck has the original grill and insert (69-70), and i was wondering of how to refinish it, repro are too much $ and they don't fit as well, can you give more details on the process? thanks. what type of clear did you use? it looks great...
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08-15-2004, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
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Looks good.....
like the idea of hanging parts on the fence.... How about a full view of your ride?
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08-15-2004, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Look's pretty damn good I have had a pretty hard time finding a grill that is decent most of em look like they were used on bumper car's...
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08-29-2004, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Northern CA
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Welll....all done! I went out and bought some oven cleaner, and some 1000 and 2000 grit sand paper. Sprayed the grill with the cleaner and let sit for a bit. Hosed it off and let it dry(2 minutes considering the heat out here!). First I went with the 1000 grit, wiped, then the 2000 grit. Next I used the Mothers aluminum polish to finish it up. WOW. Amazing shine. I also taped it it up and sprayed all the accent paint(black). Also painted the inner grill black to make the grill really stand out. NICE! The grill cost me $13(inner and outer) so I'm happy. Is it perfect? No. Is it much nicer than my old smashed grill? Yep.
Thanks for all the tips. jakeslim |
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08-29-2004, 08:52 PM
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Drive it like U stole it
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN
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how about some pics !!!!
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08-29-2004, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Looks good, will have to try it on my GMC grill.
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08-29-2004, 09:46 PM
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Half a bubble off!
Join Date: Jun 2000
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What type of clear did you use?
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08-29-2004, 10:09 PM
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Drive it like U stole it
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN
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plasti kote eng. enamel clear.
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