Refinish TRD Sports Grill

I have a new-to-me 2014 Taco with a TRD Sports Grill. As you can see in the image below, the clear coat has flaked off considerably; apparently this is a common issue with these specific grills.

However, I do love the look of this grill and would like to repair the finish if possible. My thoughts are:

1. Remove the grill.
2. Gently scrape or sand down places where the clearcoat is still flaking.
3. Apply clearcoat and re-install the grill.

Is this an effective approach? Can I make a refinishing last? Would I be wasting my time? I've never tried to fix clearcoat on a plastic/carbon surface before. Thanks!

 

That's tough.

I personally would sand as much as possible with the full intention of repainting the entire thing, and then clear coat on top of that.

 

Thanks @Rock Lobster. Yeah, I'd rather just find a new identical replacement grill, though of course that could flake too. It just looks really sharp on my rig

 

That is an aftermarket grill/surround combo with a TRD badge added to it. If you get a new one the surround will have to be painted unless you can swap out & use your old surround & just use the new grill insert.

https://www.truck-accessories-guy.c...coma-raptor-style-grille-2012-2015-all-models