Painting grille gloss black

**c@@kieMonsta** · 03-11-2016 11:34 AM

So my front grille got damaged and at the time I couldn't find an oem replacement for under $150 so I purchased an aftermarket OEM replacement from Turkey on eBay. It's fit and finish is oem quality but... the color is the older C6 matte grey. I've decided to paint it gloss black because that's the color of my previous one. I've thought of plasti dipping it but from the results I've seen in pictures, the plasti dip glossifier doesn't seem to make the gloss black pop out enough. So, with that being said, what type of gloss black paint would you recommend that would be closest if not THE look of the this grille:

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**kocyk123** · 03-11-2016 11:45 AM

I plasti dipped my previous 07 Acura TL's grille with Antharcite color. I applied 5 coats and it gave the grille great protection against stone chips and road debris. However, it is hard make plasti dip look glossy as regular paint...

2007 Acura TL with plasti dipped grille

**c@@kieMonsta** · 03-11-2016 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by kocyk123

However, it is hard make plasti dip look glossy as regular paint...

Which is why I'm asking what paint(spray paint, etc) will give my my desired results. I've already decided not to use plasti-dip.

**skylinrcr01** · 03-11-2016 01:09 PM

I've heard good things about krylon fusion

**c@@kieMonsta** · 03-11-2016 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by skylinrcr01

I've heard good things about krylon fusion

I'll give it a shot. Thanks!

**cal3thousand** · 03-11-2016 04:42 PM

Krylon fusion is good since it binds well to plastics. But if you want a real durable finish (And I think you do with a grille), you should try VHT Epoxy All Weather

VHT is definitely my favorite brand of paint. They make all the best specialty finishes. Worth it in my book.

(BTW I wish I knew you were wanting one of these grilles, I want to sell my 2009 OEM and would likely have gone down to $150; I'm going with an RS-style soon)

**c@@kieMonsta** · 03-11-2016 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by cal3thousand

Krylon fusion is good since it binds well to plastics. But if you want a real durable finish (And I think you do with a grille), you should try VHT Epoxy All Weather

VHT is definitely my favorite brand of paint. They make all the best specialty finishes. Worth it in my book.

(BTW I wish I knew you were wanting one of these grilles, I want to sell my 2009 OEM and would likely have gone down to $150; I'm going with an RS-style soon)

Hmm. What condition is it in? Must resist....

**se.farrell** · 03-11-2016 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by skylinrcr01

I've heard good things about krylon fusion

I used this for painting my fog grilles. It was simple and came out well.

I had them dipped at first (just like my sline grille). But once I installed my gloss black RS grill I redid them and they matched much better.
Note: I did sand the plastic fog grilles so they would be smooth.

**mrismail** · 03-12-2016 01:39 AM

You can use matte black plasti dip and then apply 2 coats of the plasti dip gloss. It'll make it glossy black just like the picture you posted.

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**se.farrell** · 03-12-2016 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by mrismail

You can use matte black plasti dip and then apply 2 coats of the plasti dip gloss. It'll make it glossy black just like the picture you posted.

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This. That's what I did, it looked good.

I just get bored and like to tinker sometimes. It made for a nice easy Sunday afternoon project.

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**mrismail** · 03-12-2016 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by se.farrell

This. That's what I did, it looked good.

I just get bored and like to tinker sometimes. It made for a nice easy Sunday afternoon project.

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I see... yea, I get bored every other weekend and change something around then revert it back.

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**c@@kieMonsta** · 03-12-2016 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by se.farrell

This. That's what I did, it looked good.

I just get bored and like to tinker sometimes. It made for a nice easy Sunday afternoon project.

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Pictures?

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