Painting the grill surround

I know there are threads out here on this already but none of them show what they used. Ive got the chrome surround and want to go black with it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Sand it down with some fine sandpaper to give the primer/paint something to adhere to. Prime it and paint it, then finish it off with some clear coat

I'd say 2 coats of primer, 3-4 coats of paint and 3-4 coats of clear coat. Make sure the paint and clear coat are for high gloss so it looks all shiny and pretty when finished. I'm sure a napa or checker can help you out with more detailed questions.

 

or if your not handy with paint, spend $40 to get a new one (which will NEVER chip)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200384191285&_trksid=p2759.l1259

 

For an 04

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2004/toyota/tacoma/body_mechanical_-ar-_trim/grille_assembly.html

 

x2, if you're just going to black and not color match, no sense it wasting your time painting. You could probably find someone with a base model to trade you.

 

oops, didnt notice that! my bad, and thanks for correcting the link

 

No prob, good on you for suggesting a black paint-able grille