[Redpiston]

I am going to remove my grill assembly to freshen up my grill on my 66 2+2, Looking for some advice.

On the pieces that have the chrome pieces, Do I paint those with Argent Silver Satin?

On the grill itself, what kind of surface prep should I do and what should I paint it with? Or should I just clean it and not paint it at all?

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Redpiston

Or should I just clean it and not paint it at all?

I think that entirely depends on how it looks after it's been cleaned...sometimes, a good reconditioning is all that's needed.

[Redpiston]

I thought about possibly cleaning it with a scotch brite and then wipe it down with some 303 protectant. Wasn't sure if it was supposed to be a deep black or just a dark gray since it sits back in there a ways.

[Ragtop Man]

Good old Rustoleum semi-flat black is a good match for the bare, black plastic.

I'm told that Eastwood "spray gray" is a good match for the argent silver, but have yet to pick up a can to test it.

There **was** a Testor's hobby spray in their Metallizer product line that was a near-perfect match. My OCD got the better of me and I went back to run a second coat but ran out.

After securing some discontinued stock, I learned the color formulation had changed (grrrrr...) after the laborious masking, prep, and paint.

Live and learn...

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Redpiston

I thought about possibly cleaning it with a scotch brite and then wipe it down with some 303 protectant.

Don't use Scotchbrite, it's an abrasive and will just add scratches to the finish. It's always best to start with gentle cleaning methods (soap and water and a rag), and only move up to harsher methods if necessary.

[Redpiston]

Thanks Stuart. I'll try to post a few pics this weekend of its current condition for more input.

[Chief of the 60's]

A light tan Scotchbrite will only leave enough "scratch" for the paint to have a needed bite. Any other color Scotchbrite will cut too much. Yes, those different colors mean something. Also, don't use Rustoleum anything except on metal lawn chairs.

[Redpiston]

I got to looking at my grill last night. It does not appear that the plastic for the grill was really black. It looks like it was more of a really dark gray than it was black. I think I would only paint it if I make any repairs for cracks.