ZagatIT Customs
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I've been trying to find an all black grill even where that chrome is with the lincoln symbol. any ideas or suggestions?? or anyone that makes them?
Have been Researching and Nothing.. HELP!!
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ZagatIT Customs
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i doubt that would look good over the chrome part tho :/
Many have painted their stock chrome surround grille the color of their ls so just paint it black instead of the color of your ls. It looks just as good as painting on any other part of the car, it just might not bond to the chrome like it would other surfaces.
ZagatIT Customs
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what if i kinda roughed up the chrome? or would that just make it look worse? because i was thinking if i roughed or scuffed it a little bit and paint it black the black would hold better and it would just fill in the scuffs i put on the chrome
bmxbang
Well-Known LVC Member
:slam last time a checked paint isn't considered a filler. I would highly recommend you don't take this on yourself but if you do please do some research on how to prep/paint if you want it to look good.
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
here's my quick write up on painting chrome... others on here though
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=78836
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=78836
Have a paint shop do it. If you want to do it, from the sounds of it you might not want to, but if you do, it is not hard. Scuff the chrome real good, use flex primer, sand to smooth primer, paint, clear coat, the general steps. Follow this how to doc on painting chrome.
http://www.lskoncepts.com/Grille Rear Surround Paint.pdf
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
just my opinion, but i dont see a LPG (light color) LS looking to great with a black on black grill.... I think it would just look out of place, or that you just got in an accident and its a replacement. especially with a non sport bumper (with the chrome strip). just seems like it would be too busy on the front end.... but again, just my .02
ZagatIT Customs
LVC Member
Okay, i know how to paint ive taken painting classes i didnt think i needed to write step by step process on how i was thinking about going to do it lol i was just saying i was thinking if i scuff it and then do all the prep work/ paint it it would come out better and stay on it.
ZagatIT Customs
LVC Member
well im throwing black rims on it after winter, plus im in the process of removing all chrome off the body.. not a huge fan of chrome i think my tan LS would be sick blacked out i havent seen anyone black an LS out unless its a black LS. (not saying id be the only one cuz im sure theres a lotta people out there that have beaten me to it lol)
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
If you think you can paint chrome without scuffing/ manipulating then you might want to take another class... or as for your money back
ZagatIT Customs
LVC Member
but thanks for the link that is helpful with the whole sanding process cuz im not a pro at that haha
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
agreed on the chrome part.... cant really call it blacked out on a non black car though...
ZagatIT Customs
LVC Member
i didnt say i could paint it without scuffing it whered you get that from?? i was simply stating i was thinking about painting it so it can be black and asked for ideas/ suggestions meaning, should i paint or is there other ways around it.
ZagatIT Customs
LVC Member
blacked out doesn't necessarily mean the entire car is black. blacked out is more like all accessories/ aftermarket parts are black. black on black means the entire car including paint is black
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
this post implied you though this was in option when painting chrome.. but hey, I've never taken any classes on it so.... Good luck with it, post some pics and let us know how it turns out
+1 on the wrapping though... since your not color matching anything and want to go for that "aftermarket" grill look. then wrapping would prob be the easiest.. by buddy had all the chrome wrapped on this GMC with gloss black... looked like it had been painted....kinda