Looking to paint grille and vents?

[Toor]

I'm looking to paint the chrome vents and the chrome on my grille on my 2011 FX35? Has anybody tried this or posted a diy? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[zk0ot]

Plastidip works good.

 

[Toor]

Plastidip works good.

I was hoping to use paint to get the gloss black look.

 

[zk0ot]

the grill is easy enough to remove and mask off. the vents im pretty sure you need to go through the front wheel well. and the clips are fragile.

 

[Toor]

the grill is easy enough to remove and mask off. the vents im pretty sure you need to go through the front wheel well. and the clips are fragile.

Has anybody yet tried to remove the vents on the forums?

 

[JayCSmoov]

I tried and they do not come off easily from the outside.. @zk0ot is correct to push them from the wheel well.

 

[akachi]

I had the vents wrapped in gloss black. You would need to unclip it behind the wheel well.

 

[nima]

I think a lot of us are looking for that elusive pictured-how-to guide

 

[huntpsu1]

Painting the vents is my Spring project. Anyone who can post pics of the process would be appreciated.

 

[huntpsu1]

By the way, if your vents are chromed, you can't simply paint over them. It will involve some sanding, adhesion promoter, primer, paint, and clearcoat. My local bodyshop would not do the work because they were fearful of the paint wearing off and couldn't back it with their warranty. That's why some will advocate plastidip.

 

[Dsupe77]

I too want to do this eventually... I will most likely wrap the grille in vinyl and spray the side vents.

 

[shadow191]

All 4 of his posts are about that company. Surprised he hasn't been warned or banned for trying to skirt the rules.

FWIW, painting the grille is easier than wrapping due to the complexity and shape. It's likely cheaper too. I had mine painted at a shop and it's been 4 years, still holding up. The chrome isn't a big deal for most shops. Once they've sanded paint adheres just fine. Many shops just don't want to do the work.

 

[Zackai]

All 4 of his posts are about that company. Surprised he hasn't been warned or banned for trying to skirt the rules.

FWIW, painting the grille is easier than wrapping due to the complexity and shape. It's likely cheaper too. I had mine painted at a shop and it's been 4 years, still holding up. The chrome isn't a big deal for most shops. Once they've sanded paint adheres just fine. Many shops just don't want to do the work.

Yeah, I am just going to plastidip mine, so I don't have to take them off, and worry about breaking the clips. Though, I will be taking my grill off to dip it.

 

[PEEJ]

I wrapped my vents gloss black:

 

[PEEJ]

Yeah, I am just going to plastidip mine, so I don't have to take them off, and worry about breaking the clips. Though, I will be taking my grill off to dip it.

You won't break the clips. They're very sturdy.