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Removing chipped paint from grille assembly (1st gen)

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by I like rocks, Apr 8, 2016.

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Apr 8, 2016 at 2:05 PM

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Hey everyone,
The grille assembly of my 1st gen Tacoma appears to be a chrome grille that has been painted over with approximately the stock colour, and the paint is flaking off and looking terrible. What can I use to get the paint off? If it's actually metal underneath I was thinking of just using some steel wool or something, but I don't want to wreck it if it's not...
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I like rocks, Apr 8, 2016

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