Painting A Grill

[paulk68]

Hey Guys, i have a repo grill for a 68 camaro. i want to paint it black do i need to do anything more than just scuff it up with a scotch brite pad. Also what black would you use a gloss, semi gloss,flat, just wondering thanks.

[Tom Welch]

Wash it good in hot soapy water, Armorall, waxes, oil etc will mess up a simple repaint really badly. Scrub it with a nylon brillo or scotchbrite pad. Prime and paint. Think really clean before painting. I suggest semi-gloss or low-gloss. Either one will look good.

[qwik1320]

I used Satin Black on my 73's grille. Wash with soap and water and let dry thoroughly. I didn't scuff mine but using a fine Scoth Brite pad couldn't hurt, I'd do that before washing though.

[paulk68]

is there a special primer i should use on plastic or does it not really matter.
thanks

[Damn True]

Just out of curiosity, is the material used in the grille for a 68 Camaro robust enough to withstand a powdercoating process? I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be, but was just wondering.

[6'9"Witha69]

Just out of curiosity, is the material used in the grille for a 68 Camaro robust enough to withstand a powdercoating process? I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be, but was just wondering.I don't know if the composition is any different, but the baking process may act like many years of use and make it brittle. I doubt it would melt it or distort it too much, but would definitely make it a little harder and brittle.

[EFI69Cam]

Just out of curiosity, is the material used in the grille for a 68 Camaro robust enough to withstand a powdercoating process? I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be, but was just wondering.

The part needs to be able to conduct. The powder is attracted by an electrostatic charge.

[qwik1320]

I didn't use any primer, just sprayed with Plasti-Coat Super Enamel.