Has any body tried painting a satin grill to match the color of their vehicle? Curious to find out how it worked and how it looks.
Thanks,
Mark

 

A few folks have painted their stock grills. I'm sure they will chime in here within the next few days and reply.

I had mine done after the bowtie was removed. I don't know the process the guy used so I am of no help as far as the painting method.

 

Thanks for the reply. Did you have a body shop do it? Does the paint finish match the finish of the vehicle?

 

I had a friend that works at a paint and body shop do it for me. He did it in his spare time away from work. And yep, it matches.

My hubby did the rear beauty bar, Shaved the bowtie and we used touch up paint from our Chevy dealer.
Another member here painted their beauty bar but left the bowtie... it looks good also!

I hope you are inspired!

 

done mine , I had to sand blast the grill first to take away the smooth finish , i was not able to to it with sand paper

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That's the first time I've seen yours. Looks really sharp! That bowtie sure does pop.

 

Sindy, your smooth grille is great looking. How did your friend make the center bar and peek it to match the hood? Bondo or filler or? It looks kewl.

 

Looks great (IMHO) and I didn't do a thing.

Mine's Silverstone Metallic with satin hardware and the two together are very close to monochromatic right from the factory.

I think it would look good with any color though, and should work fine IF prepped correctly. If not it'll chip constantly and look like crap in a few months.

 

Both look great . Now the problem is do I leave the bowtie or leave it off. Tough choice

 

Mine is painted as well, just modified: