All Chrome ( DIY ) Grille** 4 your GS**
07-19-06, 11:10 PM
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All Chrome ( DIY ) Grille** 4 your GS**
My very first mod.
I wanted to share the steps to an all chrome GS Grille
For those of you that perfer all chrome versus just chroming the bars.
Item used: KLEAN STRIP
please use extreme caution.....very strong product. triple up on safety gloves.
here is a shot of half way done
For the "All Chrome Look" simply spray the entire grille. ( make sure you do sides as well)
Let sit for 3 minutes.......you will begin to see paint shrink and fall off.
I wanted to share the steps to an all chrome GS Grille
For those of you that perfer all chrome versus just chroming the bars.
Item used: KLEAN STRIP
please use extreme caution.....very strong product. triple up on safety gloves.
here is a shot of half way done
For the "All Chrome Look" simply spray the entire grille. ( make sure you do sides as well)
Let sit for 3 minutes.......you will begin to see paint shrink and fall off.
07-19-06, 11:15 PM
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Next, you simply remove paint ( not scrape) using any tool you wish.
to reveal chrome
for best results.....take outside and high pressure hose it off
whallla
and there you have it folks............alll chrome, very easy, very fast.......and ALL CHROME
GATO
to reveal chrome
for best results.....take outside and high pressure hose it off
whallla
and there you have it folks............alll chrome, very easy, very fast.......and ALL CHROME
GATO
07-19-06, 11:16 PM
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u got to be kidding!!!
I wish this thread was out 6 months ago.
I tried using the orange stuff to chrome out the entire grill and did not work. It took me over 3 hours to completely chrome it using all types of strippers.
this is great news to all people looking to chrome their grills.
I wish this thread was out 6 months ago.
I tried using the orange stuff to chrome out the entire grill and did not work. It took me over 3 hours to completely chrome it using all types of strippers.
this is great news to all people looking to chrome their grills.
07-19-06, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sputniknyc
u got to be kidding!!!
I wish this thread was out 6 months ago.
I tried using the orange stuff to chrome out the entire grill and did not work. It took me over 3 hours to completely chrome it using all types of strippers.
this is great news to all people looking to chrome their grills.
I wish this thread was out 6 months ago.
I tried using the orange stuff to chrome out the entire grill and did not work. It took me over 3 hours to completely chrome it using all types of strippers.
this is great news to all people looking to chrome their grills.
HOME DEPOT
Lowes discontinued product, so visit The Home Depot.
Make sure you get the spray
Total Time.............about 30 minutes.
Total Cost ..............about 6 bucks
Tools needed..........Safety gloves,10mm socket wrench,flathead and hose.
07-19-06, 11:35 PM
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holy crap you are the man. I did it with a knife last time and man..all out chrome looks so much better. my grill right now looks tacky because it's not as neat.
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07-20-06, 12:00 AM
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very nice.
just keep in mind, once you spray on the paint stripper, wait a little and the black paint will come off. HOWEVER, don't want too long, take out the black and wipe it clean. if you want long enough, it will happily eat throught the chrome as well!
just keep in mind, once you spray on the paint stripper, wait a little and the black paint will come off. HOWEVER, don't want too long, take out the black and wipe it clean. if you want long enough, it will happily eat throught the chrome as well!
07-20-06, 06:26 AM
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Nice, I have always wondered how the grill would look completely chromed on a Black Cherry. Now I know. I may try this, although having just the slats done looks nice too.
