Really cleaned it up. It will look even better with the rest of the chrome painted.

 

I like it, looks much better color matched than chrome.

 

what prep did you do? how did you remove the chrome?

 

It is a new grill that wasn't chrome.

 

Where did you get the shell from? I really want to ditch the chrome one I got on my truck..

 

certifit.com

really cheap parts

 

Yep I got it from certifit...the grill was like $78 with tax...

I then had it painted at a shop. I thought about doing myself then said nah...I figure the grill is on the front and gets some abuse from bugs, etc. It should be done right.

 

What it run paint wise?

 

I have had some work done at this shop before and I knew they were good. It was about $225. That seemed a little high to me and they even told me that Maaco would be cheaper probably, but do you really want to trust something that important to Maaco? I decided to do it anyway. What good is it if I save $75 but the paint starts chipping off and I have to deal with all of that headache?

 

So a body shop can't paint over the existing chrome grille inserts??