Inspector Gadget Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Since he sold his car, you might shoot DocHolladay a PM and ask if he still wants one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 SBT - I have something set up to get the grille painted on Saturday. It'll be a black epoxy primer and will be done with a paint gun. If all looks fine after its painted it should be good to go not long after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sounds great man. Any way to finish coat it for longer lasting durability? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm going to see how it looks with just the primer at first and ask about a clearcoat or epoxy paint. When I asked my body guy orginally he looked it all over and said he would just black epoxy primer it. He said you want to keep it as thin as possible so it wouldn't chip and said you COULD paint over the primer but he would leave it as is. I'll wait for it all to dry and get a good look at how it turns out before making a decision. I can post some pics and let you decide, worst case if it doesn't end up looking good with just the primer down the road, it'd be sandable and a great surface to paint on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 With the stuff being 2 part with a hardener, it's really rugged and lasts a lot longer than spray paint. I'm sure a thin coat of a satin black over the primer wouldn't hurt anything. I'll let you know where I'm at this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeriyakiBBS Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Correction I see my name when should I send my grill in? Edited August 21, 2014 by TeriyakiBBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Correction I see my name when should I send my grill in? It's probably best to let it play out for a while. I'll see once I make a few more who's in and who's out and be about to get a better idea when you're up. It'll be best to hang onto your grille and I'll send you a finished one and we can swap that way you aren't grilleless. I plan on making a few at a time and painting them together. I'll probably make 2-3 together next and once those go, I may try to do 5 together and send those out. I'll be in touch and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 2 grilles are all cut out, cleaned and sanded down ready for inserts that I have already. Doing one more and going to make 3 at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffer Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Are you still using the crown Vic grill for the insert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Are you still using the crown Vic grill for the insert? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 I just painted SBT's grille. Two part epoxy primer was used in a paint gun with 4-5 very thin coats, then I put down a few thin coats of SEM Trim Black paint. It's pretty cool to see the amount of changes from the last one I made. The finish is beautiful and transitions are smooth, it looks nice with the insert set back and all that's left is clearing up a small pit on the outer lip and attaching the emblem. I'm also shaving off a little bit of the sides where the emblem mounting spot is so the emblem touches the overall insert instead of being an 1/8th of an inch or so off of it. It was enough to notice that the emblem sat off of the insert and it looks better touching it. Anyways here are a few pics I took after it was done. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/009-1.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/006-1.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/005-1.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/004-2.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/d13298ee-6f50-45d2-b863-90a2de59b459.jpg So there's that, and I'll mail it out early next week. I show ya when the emblem is on and it's totally done. Here's a couple pics of this sweet Saab that was at my father's shop. It's a 1990 Saab 9000 Airflow Turbo. It's a 4 cylinder turbo prototype of a Saab that was made and there were only 3-4 made total in the world. One to the president of Sweden, one to the president of Saab and one to this guy, the designer. Pretty cool car. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/008-1.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/007-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Put me down as #48 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffer Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The grill looks perfect ! You did a really nice job ! Can't wait to get mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I just threw the emblem on and this thing is ready to go. I trimmed up the edges of the mounting spot so the emblem touches the honeycomb which looks nice. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/003-1.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/nospmoht04/006-2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Is the emblem screwed to the face of the grille? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 The emblem is attached from the top, bottom, left and right sides with epoxy and surfaces were dremeled/sanded down to get through the finish for solid adhesion. There were two holes in the back of the mounting area on the crown vic insert and I dropped more of the adhesive through and stuck it there too. It's held in place in 6 spots very well. It's normally only held on with double sided tape, so this will be way more effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 25, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2014 Looks really great! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Agreed. Hit me up on PM when you're ready. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 If the list ever gets to me I'm down for one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Sweet, I'm next in line, now I must make up my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Agreed. Hit me up on PM when you're ready. All boxed up and ready to ship. Sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Replied. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Sweet, I'm next in line, now I must make up my mind. Well I'm makin 3 at once so you'll have a little bit of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffer Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Did you paint over the chrome? Cause there is some bumbles in the chrome on my grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 I guess it depends on the condition of your chrome. The last one I had the chrome was in great shape so I sealed off edges that needed it with epoxy and prepped the chrome well, cleaned it with alcohol and used epoxy primer. Everything should seal fine. I have a grille on my car now that didn't get half the prep my last one did, and I also used just a rustoleum plastics primer on it. It's been on the car for over 3 years and has held up great. 2 small nicks and I touched it up with a black paint marker, can't really notice it. If your chrome is bubbling up then it would need to be removed. I would not paint over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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