How to Properly Paint a 4G TL Grille *WORKLOG* Step-by-Step
11-25-2010, 08:26 PM
#1
-Brian
Thread Starter
How to Properly Paint a 4G TL Grille *WORKLOG* Step-by-Step
Hey Guys,
Some of you may know me from around the net, only as Nexson. "The custom work god" ya ya ya
Anyways my name is Brian and I wanted to show you all how a grille is suppose to be painted in case you are wondering why they cost so much or why they they pit so easily (if not done correctly).
Anyways, I have not started on it yet but I did get the grille in the mail. I scored a true beauty @ $75 shipped, it is perfect. This will be for my car, and it will be painted Basque Red Pearl. I picked up the basecoat, which cost me $40 for just 4oz!
Anyways, this will be a step by step process, so sit back, check the thread often and enjoy!
Some of you may know me from around the net, only as Nexson. "The custom work god" ya ya ya
Anyways my name is Brian and I wanted to show you all how a grille is suppose to be painted in case you are wondering why they cost so much or why they they pit so easily (if not done correctly).Anyways, I have not started on it yet but I did get the grille in the mail. I scored a true beauty @ $75 shipped, it is perfect. This will be for my car, and it will be painted Basque Red Pearl. I picked up the basecoat, which cost me $40 for just 4oz!
Anyways, this will be a step by step process, so sit back, check the thread often and enjoy!
11-26-2010, 04:40 PM
#2
-Brian
Thread Starter
So today I made time to get the front part of the grille painted. Both parts have been primed, but now I present to you all the pictures of the top part and its process. I hope that most of the pictures do the talking, but please ask questions if your stumped.
I will follow up with the bottom half in the following days.
Also, the paint booth folds up and stores away, I have pictures if anyone is intrerested.
I will follow up with the bottom half in the following days.
Also, the paint booth folds up and stores away, I have pictures if anyone is intrerested.
11-26-2010, 07:01 PM
#6
-Brian
Thread Starter
I need to nib out some dust nibs, I will be showing the wetsanding process as well.
Today was a long day. I painted the honda grille that I molded and the rear lip.
Today was a long day. I painted the honda grille that I molded and the rear lip.
11-26-2010, 08:11 PM
#7
Drifting
Thanks for sharing. The craftmanship is superb and your results speak for themselves. Very nicely done.
Please post the finished grill mounted on your car when you complete the project. Should look great.
Please post the finished grill mounted on your car when you complete the project. Should look great.
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11-27-2010, 10:07 AM
#11
2010 TL AWD 6MT: New King
Kudos to the meticulous attention to detail and organized environment.
11-27-2010, 11:48 AM
#12
Way to shine in that BRP self portrait reflection
11-27-2010, 05:15 PM
#13
-Brian
Thread Starter
Thank you for the compliments everyone.
The products used are all shown in the pictures, they get pricey though, if one was to go and buy all the products to do a grille, it would get expensive fast.
It is best to have a shop do the work, that knows what they are doing
The products used are all shown in the pictures, they get pricey though, if one was to go and buy all the products to do a grille, it would get expensive fast.
It is best to have a shop do the work, that knows what they are doing
11-28-2010, 08:32 PM
#15
-Brian
Thread Starter
One of many types...http://www./forums/showthread.php?t=45959
As for this grille, look for an update next weekend, as I am a school teacher and have time to work on the weekends
12-05-2010, 06:01 PM
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12-05-2010, 07:48 PM
#33
-Brian
Thread Starter
Thanks!!
I will be honest, the big fat grille doesn't bother me like it use too either.
Appreciate it! Time for the Lip kit
12-08-2010, 11:50 AM
#39
First off I have to compliment your work, it looks great. I have a question though that I'm guessing you could answer. I have a CBP and I'm interested in getting my grille and rear trim painted as well. I had an idea to paint the inner piece of the grille where the emblem is the same as the car body, but paint the surrounding piece of the grille and rear trim piece a flat or matte black. Is that more difficult/too much work? More costly as far as the paint and effort goes? I think adding the flat black in areas would sort of keep some of the integrity and flow of those trim pieces as far as the visual effect goes, especially in the back.
12-08-2010, 05:44 PM
#40
-Brian
Thread Starter
First off I have to compliment your work, it looks great. I have a question though that I'm guessing you could answer. I have a CBP and I'm interested in getting my grille and rear trim painted as well. I had an idea to paint the inner piece of the grille where the emblem is the same as the car body, but paint the surrounding piece of the grille and rear trim piece a flat or matte black. Is that more difficult/too much work? More costly as far as the paint and effort goes? I think adding the flat black in areas would sort of keep some of the integrity and flow of those trim pieces as far as the visual effect goes, especially in the back.
If you don't mind that I give my opinion first. The flat black and the gloss black is a nice color combination, however with the essential classyness of the 4g TL, it begs for anything but "flat colors." I think adding flat black to a 4G would degrade(cheapen) it just a bit, howevever this is just my opinion, I only have been Modding for 5 years now (not forever), so that is just my 02.
As for extra work, it is not extra work, it is just extra money. That flat black requires a flat clear. You wouldn't be able to just spray basecoat and leave it because it would have no protection. It would require a clear that dries flat, this allowing proection. So no extra work, just extra $ since typical body shops do not stock this type of clear, however I could be wrong, they may stock it for certain situations.