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xstuntman · 08-25-2023, 03:13 PM

Anyone painted one?

They no longer come painted which isn't a big deal but I haven't painted plastic before. I'm assuming an adhesion promoter after some light scuffing?
Primer would still be needed?
Was planning on using my HVLP gun but it seems kinda ridiculous for such a small job.

Hmm, just remembered I've got one of those electric guns too. Somewhere. Probably stumble across it after the jobs done.

Bluebagger06 · 08-25-2023, 06:43 PM

I cleaned mine real good with alcohol, Then i used Krylon fusion paint primer for first couple coats , then i used a color match spray paint that was mixed to match 2022 camaro orange,which is a close match to my wrap. then clear coated.

I also sprayed the black part of grill with krylon fusion matte black! I love the way that stuff sprays and looks!

MSgt O · 08-25-2023, 07:37 PM

Yep, both upper and lower I had painted. I am actually going to have mine repainted to have the color surround as white, and the grille slats as black!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-25-2023, 08:12 PM

I’ve had both of mine painted body color on the surround like MSgt described. I could do it myself but one of the shops in town only charges me $80 to do it. The way things are any more I’d use that in electricity to fire the compressor up let alone the paint/mixing/and prep materials…

acutron42 · 08-26-2023, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I’ve had both of mine painted body color on the surround like MSgt described. I could do it myself but one of the shops in town only charges me $80 to do it. The way things are any more I’d use that in electricity to fire the compressor up let alone the paint/mixing/and prep materials…

That is a great price. Don't forget about the electricity to cure it in the oven! Just kidding!

redcoats1976 · 08-26-2023, 09:05 AM

a friend of mine painted the plastic grilles for my 66 pontiac many years ago.professional painter who restored classic cars.he used adhesion promoter,and im pretty sure followed it with a mist coat of primer,then let it dry and painted the color coat.it was still good 15 years later when i sold the car.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-26-2023, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluebagger06

I cleaned mine real good with alcohol, Then i used Krylon fusion paint primer for first couple coats , then i used a color match spray paint that was mixed to match 2022 camaro orange,which is a close match to my wrap. then clear coated.

I also sprayed the black part of grill with krylon fusion matte black! I love the way that stuff sprays and looks!

That turned out real nice! But also, I liked it before the repaint too.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-26-2023, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

Anyone painted one?

They no longer come painted which isn't a big deal but I haven't painted plastic before. I'm assuming an adhesion promoter after some light scuffing?
Primer would still be needed?
Was planning on using my HVLP gun but it seems kinda ridiculous for such a small job.

Hmm, just remembered I've got one of those electric guns too. Somewhere. Probably stumble across it after the jobs done.

Pretty much what we did with mine.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-26-2023, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

That is a great price. Don't forget about the electricity to cure it in the oven! Just kidding!

Lol it’s too damn big for the oven or I woulda tried it! If I do that again I might have a lot more free time but no money for my projects with child support lol. She might walk out the door and not come back lol JK!

While you’ve got the bumper off for the heritage I’d add a splitter it’s the perfect time to do it…. And look for shunt, I’m sure he’s still hiding in a few of these cars

Bluebagger06 · 08-26-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

That turned out real nice! But also, I liked it before the repaint too.

Thank you !! But i actually had a ZL1 grill in it before, I did the switch when i did new bumper cover.

Danial · 08-26-2023, 01:59 PM

I am the odd (some would say, very odd) man out. I like the heritage grill. But I am very partial to the OEM egg carton look. If I bought a 5th gen that had the heritage grill, I wouldn't change it but to change my OEM grills is a non-starter.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-26-2023, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluebagger06

Thank you !! But i actually had a ZL1 grill in it before, I did the switch when i did new bumper cover.

lol. I didn't even pay attention to that!!

Bluebagger06 · 08-26-2023, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

lol. I didn't even pay attention to that!!

SlowLS1 · 08-26-2023, 07:35 PM

Agreed, best GM grill by a large margin. I am undecided on if I will paint mine when the time comes to paint the car. The anthracite matches my wheels. Maybe just paint gloss, but same color scheme.

08-25-2023, 03:13 PM	#1
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Painting heritage grill Anyone painted one? They no longer come painted which isn't a big deal but I haven't painted plastic before. I'm assuming an adhesion promoter after some light scuffing? Primer would still be needed? Was planning on using my HVLP gun but it seems kinda ridiculous for such a small job. Hmm, just remembered I've got one of those electric guns too. Somewhere. Probably stumble across it after the jobs done. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

08-25-2023, 06:43 PM	#2
Bluebagger06 Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 441	I cleaned mine real good with alcohol, Then i used Krylon fusion paint primer for first couple coats , then i used a color match spray paint that was mixed to match 2022 camaro orange,which is a close match to my wrap. then clear coated. I also sprayed the black part of grill with krylon fusion matte black! I love the way that stuff sprays and looks! Attached Images __________________ GPI Powered

08-25-2023, 07:37 PM	#3
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 660	Yep, both upper and lower I had painted. I am actually going to have mine repainted to have the color surround as white, and the grille slats as black! Attached Images

08-25-2023, 08:12 PM	#4
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,695	I’ve had both of mine painted body color on the surround like MSgt described. I could do it myself but one of the shops in town only charges me $80 to do it. The way things are any more I’d use that in electricity to fire the compressor up let alone the paint/mixing/and prep materials… __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

08-26-2023, 01:59 PM	#11
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,128 View My Garage	I am the odd (some would say, very odd) man out. I like the heritage grill. But I am very partial to the OEM egg carton look. If I bought a 5th gen that had the heritage grill, I wouldn't change it but to change my OEM grills is a non-starter. __________________ "Never cough into a full ashtray."

08-26-2023, 09:05 AM	#6
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	a friend of mine painted the plastic grilles for my 66 pontiac many years ago.professional painter who restored classic cars.he used adhesion promoter,and im pretty sure followed it with a mist coat of primer,then let it dry and painted the color coat.it was still good 15 years later when i sold the car.

08-26-2023, 07:35 PM	#14
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 829	Agreed, best GM grill by a large margin. I am undecided on if I will paint mine when the time comes to paint the car. The anthracite matches my wheels. Maybe just paint gloss, but same color scheme. __________________