Big_Mike Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 What will be the easiest way to do this? I heard that people just buy the black vinyl and cover the emblem instead of painting it. But I'm not sure what I want to do. And to paint it you just have to sand it clean it and paint then clear coat but I don't have the best luck with painting lately lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanitarium Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 What will be the easiest way to do this? I heard that people just buy the black vinyl and cover the emblem instead of painting it. But I'm not sure what I want to do. And to paint it you just have to sand it clean it and paint then clear coat but I don't have the best luck with painting lately lol. i've NEVER heard of vinyl on the grill emblem just pull it off, sand it so the paint sticks, wipe it off with DENATURED alcohol (not rubbing alcohol)give it a quick spray, let dry a few minutes, give it another quick spray, if you need another few coats hit it at this point with some fine sand paper (800 or more) then hit it again the whole process on such a small piece will take you an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-REW Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 ive used vinyl and paint both work ok. vinyl is good if you just wanna get the idea how it will look or if your lazy. paint looks best but takes more time. tuTWENTY * Team MechMan * Team Shok * Team Sundown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMI CUSTOMS Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 sand and paint is best way, easiest way is the vinyl trick and I have seen/heard/know of lots of people that do the vinyl trick, just takes minutes or less to do. Paint will take more time, but not much more and looks better. TEAM SOUNDQUBED -- TEAM SOUTH TEAM S.O.B. - Founder & Captain 3x Streetbeat World Record Holder 2017 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2016 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem/2nd Adv 4/2nd Xtreme 4 2015 MWSPL 2nd place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2014 USACI 2nd place Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db 2014 MWSPL 2nd place Xtreme 4 - 144.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Street Q+ - 162.8 db 2013 MWSPL 3rd Kaos2 & 4th Xtreme 4 2011 USACI 2nd place MOD 1001-2k - 160.0 db 2011 MWSPL 4th place: Adv3 - 157.8 db, Kaos2 - 150s db, Xtreme4 - 140s db 2010 ARSPL 1st place 501-750 - 160.3 db Arkansas loudest Best score to date 164.4 db - Termlab Outlaw Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db MWSPL on Dash Legal door open (Music) - 162.5 db Sealed on dash Legal (Music) - 161.1 db - Termlab THE BLACK NASTY CURRENT BUILD & FAB The Black Nasty (6) 15 Rebuild Log 2012 (4) 15 Walled Sierra Build Log Evo X build log Facebook page The Black Nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphinxbccp Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 I painted mine and liked how it turned out, it didn't take long either. Build log: Click Feedback: http://www.stevemead...xbccp-feedback/ 03 Chevy Blazer - IPad Air 2 - ALPINE Head Unit - 4 DC XL 18s - 2 DC 3.5k - ALPINE TYPE R 5.25 COMP - 3 ALPINE TYPE R 6.5 COMPs - DC 175.4 - DC HO Alt - D3400 - 4 XP3000s - KNU 0ga - 60 SqFt Damp Pro Lots more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Mike Posted November 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 I guess I'll try to paint it then. I'm looking to do my grill also but this is what is happening to it atm. Should I sand over that and then paint it? or will sanding it just eat through the plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbabycsx Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 I would use a red scoth brite pad on the chrome and to get into the tight areas. 2000 GMC Sonoma AQ20 FTMFW! 4 DC XL 15's Cadence ZRS-C9 Infiniti Kappa 3.5's and 6x8's Bravox 6.5 components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphinxbccp Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Take the bowtie off, then take some 800 grit sand paper to it (be careful not to sand down the curve...), then hit it with some primer to make sure its smooth, hit with more sanding if its neccessary, then two light coats of what ever color your using, then a medium coat, then a few coats of clear and you should be good! Build log: Click Feedback: http://www.stevemead...xbccp-feedback/ 03 Chevy Blazer - IPad Air 2 - ALPINE Head Unit - 4 DC XL 18s - 2 DC 3.5k - ALPINE TYPE R 5.25 COMP - 3 ALPINE TYPE R 6.5 COMPs - DC 175.4 - DC HO Alt - D3400 - 4 XP3000s - KNU 0ga - 60 SqFt Damp Pro Lots more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBox Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Take the bowtie off, then take some 800 grit sand paper to it (be careful not to sand down the curve...), then hit it with some primer to make sure its smooth, hit with more sanding if its neccessary, then two light coats of what ever color your using, then a medium coat, then a few coats of clear and you should be good! should have two screws in the back holding it down. will be alot easier than having to tape the whole grill from over spray this was mine, it was a wasted of time because my grill would pop in a second and a minute to take the screws out from behind the emblem. i know mines a gmc but they cant be too much difference between them i tinted mine, front and back http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2127/441/30315220027_large.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2127/441/30315220030_large.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2127/441/30315220025_large.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Mike Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 should have two screws in the back holding it down. will be alot easier than having to tape the whole grill from over spray this was mine, it was a wasted of time because my grill would pop in a second and a minute to take the screws out from behind the emblem. i know mines a gmc but they cant be too much difference between them i tinted mine, front and back http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2127/441/30315220027_large.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2127/441/30315220030_large.jpg http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2127/441/30315220025_large.jpg Yeah my grill is held in by like 4-6 screws couldn't really see em all and yeah the emblem is held in by 2 screws also. I'm just trying to figure out if I should try to sand down my grill or I should buy a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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