What is GOOD Paint to paint the Grill with ? ? ? ? ----

coach2fast · 02-04-2007, 03:21 PM

I'm looknig for a good paint to paint the lower none painted part of the
Si Grill.

Can you buy good paint at the Model/Hobby stock?

Maybe a few coats and then maybe get something for a clear coat? So that
is hold up like the car paint? What do you guys think?

What have all you guys used?

Thanks.

skittleslegend · 02-04-2007, 03:24 PM

paintscratch.com ftw

They do color-matching based on VIN numbers and they can send it to you in a spray can. Plus they have good prices...

Don't try to get it mixed. I just had a gallon of NBP automotive paint mixed and it ran me $225. Dizzamn....

The_D_Money · 02-02-2008, 03:27 PM

I used dupli-color auto spray (for trim). Was pretty cheap. I had to shave off the Si emblem holder due to the fact that I don't have an Si. Did a bunch of sanding, did 3 or 4 coats of gunmetal, 4 coats of clear, looks good and has held up for 6 months so far.

***GETxERxDONE*** · 02-02-2008, 05:37 PM

duplicolor at your local auto parts store will do just fine. im going to be doing this soon.

ameuba10 · 02-02-2008, 08:03 PM

my little diy on painting a si grille

24boosted · 02-02-2008, 09:19 PM

Only PPG or Dupont for me.

Solo2EG · 02-02-2008, 09:21 PM

Here's another (very good) grille painting DIY:

Si Grille Paintjob

02-04-2007, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
coach2fast Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 160 iTrader: 2 / 100%	What is GOOD Paint to paint the Grill with ? ? ? ? ---- I'm looknig for a good paint to paint the lower none painted part of the Si Grill. Can you buy good paint at the Model/Hobby stock? Maybe a few coats and then maybe get something for a clear coat? So that is hold up like the car paint? What do you guys think? What have all you guys used? Thanks.

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*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,748 Nick iTrader: 3 / 100%	duplicolor at your local auto parts store will do just fine. im going to be doing this soon. __________________ Click Sig for Details on the Wreck, it just gets worse. DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal License = SUSPENDED Days left = REENSTATED!

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skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	paintscratch.com ftw They do color-matching based on VIN numbers and they can send it to you in a spray can. Plus they have good prices... Don't try to get it mixed. I just had a gallon of NBP automotive paint mixed and it ran me $225. Dizzamn....

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The_D_Money Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 304 Don iTrader: 1 / 100%	I used dupli-color auto spray (for trim). Was pretty cheap. I had to shave off the Si emblem holder due to the fact that I don't have an Si. Did a bunch of sanding, did 3 or 4 coats of gunmetal, 4 coats of clear, looks good and has held up for 6 months so far.

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Solo2EG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 607 Tod iTrader: 0 / 0%	Here's another (very good) grille painting DIY: Si Grille Paintjob