Grill Scratch/rock mark- replace or refinish
I have a rock mark in my grill on my 2012 LS which drives me nuts every time I look at it. It is the OEM grill and I want to keep it OEM. Is there a process to have it repaired or easier to just replace. If I replace, has anyone done this and who did you buy it from?
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^ I dipped mine too, just the insert area. Kept the chrome trim and chrome emblem as is... only 8 bucks and about an hours time. Take out grill, take apart the chrome surrounding trim, clean the surface, I used dish soap.. Tape up emblem, and spray away...
OP has a "rock chip" he will still see the recessed chipped area..
OP has a "rock chip" he will still see the recessed chipped area..
^ I dipped mine too, just the insert area. Kept the chrome trim and chrome emblem as is... only 8 bucks and about an hours time. Take out grill, take apart the chrome surrounding trim, clean the surface, I used dish soap.. Tape up emblem, and spray away...
OP has a "rock chip" he will still see the recessed chipped area..
OP has a "rock chip" he will still see the recessed chipped area..
Once dried, its pretty smooth. it takes almost a whole day to fully cure. And then, there are glossifiers... makes the finish smoother and shinier than that of just dip alone. Not paint shine... but a difference.
For the black parts of the grill, I think it'll fit in better with a dull matte finish. Not too many plastics shine like paint.
I'll get a picture up one of these days.
Worth the 8 bucks mod for me. I used a whole can on my grill. Bought another can and used some to cover the too many chrome accents on my wife's 14 Camry.
For the black parts of the grill, I think it'll fit in better with a dull matte finish. Not too many plastics shine like paint.
I'll get a picture up one of these days.
Worth the 8 bucks mod for me. I used a whole can on my grill. Bought another can and used some to cover the too many chrome accents on my wife's 14 Camry.
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