Painting the grille

Maybe it's just the clear coat? Try and wet-sand down the clear coat a little bit with really fine wet-sandpaper and then go even finer. Then polish it.

 

did you guys need a full 2 cans of the color matched paint and 2 cans of clear coat?

 

I can't remember clearly, probably not a full two cans of color, maybe 1 and a half. But I did use a crap ton of clear.

 

hmmm ok.



well i got most everything i need then. already got the sand paper, might just need to go pick up another can of clear. thanks man!

 

The more clear the better, it'll protect the actual color.

 

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I really have to get off my ass and paint my grill. Every time I see this thread I say that. Saw a black 2012 with a black grill at the dealer and it looked amazing. Need to get off my ass...

 

Yea it's time to get off your ass. Just did mines and it looks great. After paint and clear coat cures after a week sand with 2000 grit and compound and paint seal. Compound is key.

 

What kind of compound and paint seal?

 

I did a wet sand 2000 grit. It will look dull at first. Use Meguiars Ultimate Compound. And I got the paint sealant from a Toyota dealer that my brother works at. The sealant is optional or you can just use any car wax will be fine. Keep in mind you have to let the paint cure for a week before you start this process.

 

thanks man!

 

My grill could definitely use a new paint job

Great write up!

 

^ same here. Anyone know... how's the Dupli-Color match to the radiant red?

 

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I did this project this weekend and I'm no painter by any stretch. The color came out pretty well but even after 2 cans of clear coat it doesn't have the glossy glass like finish I hoped for. Any thoughts?

 

did you get the right clear coat? theres satin, flat, gloss, and semi-gloss....if you got anything but gloss i wouldnt have a glassy shiney look

 

It's high gloss.

 

check my rad red out, its not duplicolor but geeez it came out nice

 

what was your process? did you wetsand the clear or anything? or did you just do the paint then go right into the clear? are the products the same brand name? some rattle cans react funny together

 

Sub'd...I'm actually getting ready to do this soon on the reg cab I just bought. I just ordered the paint from automotive touch up's website to do mine. I will definitely be using this write up! Thanks!