removing chrome off grille

mattman122 · 11-03-2009, 01:27 AM

Ok so Im wanting to paint my grille. hate chrome. So is there anyway of removing the chrome off of the grille? or would it stick if I just got a good primer over it and then painted it?

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Volcom18 · 11-03-2009, 08:52 AM

I sanded mine to scuff it up as much as I could, primed it, and painted it black. Had it on the truck for about a year and the paint across the top started to fade, but it hadn't chipped any. I ended up getting an aftermarket one off Ebay though.

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MMStar923 · 11-03-2009, 01:36 PM

same a volcom....i sanded the sh!t out of mine and even used a adhesion promoter for chrome some paint guy recomended....looked great for about a year...then started to fade and lightly flake at the top where it meets the hood where the sun bakes it....other than that i didnt have any pealing or any chips.....just fading because when they say paint doesnt stick....they mean it....just turned my SLT into a sport and this go-around i went to my dealer and they let me swap out my chrome grille for a black plastic ST grille.

**scrappy** · 11-03-2009, 02:04 PM

I have heard you can use Muriatic acid to remove the chrome and use adhesion promoter with paint.
I am about to try this with mine.

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mattman122 · 11-05-2009, 12:27 AM

did you guys use a clearcoat when you painted them? my buddy has a 08 ford 6.4 that he spray painted grille, badges, vents, chrome bumpers anything that you can think of and they are still good after like 2 years. i couldnt believe it myself. but he used dupli color paint. im gonna give it a try this weekend

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Nothin but a Cummins · 11-06-2009, 10:13 AM

im very interested in painting the grill and bumpers on my 06 and need some tips how to make it look factory

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***elephantrider*** · 11-06-2009, 10:16 AM

mine did the same. has started fading on the top of the grill
real bad and some chipping. gonna take it off and redo it a
little different way.

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mattman122 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mattman122's Truck Pics	removing chrome off grille Ok so Im wanting to paint my grille. hate chrome. So is there anyway of removing the chrome off of the grille? or would it stick if I just got a good primer over it and then painted it? __________________ 98 12v single cab dully with a flat bed! pump turned up. fuel plate removed. straight pipe...all for the moment

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11-03-2009, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Volcom18 Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Del Rio, Texas Posts: 979 Thanks: 26 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts Volcom18's Truck Pics	I sanded mine to scuff it up as much as I could, primed it, and painted it black. Had it on the truck for about a year and the paint across the top started to fade, but it hadn't chipped any. I ended up getting an aftermarket one off Ebay though. __________________ 07.5 \|Mineral Gray Metallic\| 6.7l, G56, 4X4, 35" Nittos, 18" Rockstars, AFE Stage II CAI, Edge Juice w/Att \|Hot Unlock\|, MP-8, Quad BoostFooler, Airdog 150, EGR/Cooler Delete, 6" Stack, SBC 3600DD, Isspro Rail/Fuel/Boost - Powered by: HardTimes Diesels

11-03-2009, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
MMStar923 Cummins Nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 360 Thanks: 15 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts MMStar923's Truck Pics	same a volcom....i sanded the sh!t out of mine and even used a adhesion promoter for chrome some paint guy recomended....looked great for about a year...then started to fade and lightly flake at the top where it meets the hood where the sun bakes it....other than that i didnt have any pealing or any chips.....just fading because when they say paint doesnt stick....they mean it....just turned my SLT into a sport and this go-around i went to my dealer and they let me swap out my chrome grille for a black plastic ST grille.

11-03-2009, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
scrappy CF Chapter President Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panama City FL. Posts: 935 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts scrappy's Truck Pics	I have heard you can use Muriatic acid to remove the chrome and use adhesion promoter with paint. I am about to try this with mine. __________________ 361hp/677tq. 20090220 2007.5 2500 QC/SB, ETJ/DG7, Silver, SLT Thunderroad, 3.73's, 37.5 13.5r20 Pcomp extreme A/T's, KMC XD 766 "Diesel" wheels, 6" fabtech lift, AFE Stg.2 Megacannon, Bullydog Power Pup. '05 tail lights Gone!457hp/1002tq. 2003.5, 3500SRW, qc/lb

11-05-2009, 12:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
mattman122 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mattman122's Truck Pics	did you guys use a clearcoat when you painted them? my buddy has a 08 ford 6.4 that he spray painted grille, badges, vents, chrome bumpers anything that you can think of and they are still good after like 2 years. i couldnt believe it myself. but he used dupli color paint. im gonna give it a try this weekend __________________ 98 12v single cab dully with a flat bed! pump turned up. fuel plate removed. straight pipe...all for the moment

11-06-2009, 10:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nothin but a Cummins Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nothin but a Cummins's Truck Pics	im very interested in painting the grill and bumpers on my 06 and need some tips how to make it look factory __________________ [font="Arial Black"][b]2006 Mega Cab 5.9l 5inch rough country lift 20 inch KMC monsters 35x12.50x20 Cooper discoverer stt k&n cold air turbo back mbrp exhaust buskwacker pocket flares silencer ring mia smoked tailights and third brake light

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*elephantrider* lesbian at heart Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: double r tx Posts: 4,836 Thanks: 0 Thanked 58 Times in 52 Posts elephantrider's Truck Pics	mine did the same. has started fading on the top of the grill real bad and some chipping. gonna take it off and redo it a little different way. __________________ jason 04.5 6sp qclb whiskey tango foxtrot, over