72 Demon grille paint procedure
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Wondering if anyone has some insight on the best way to paint the grille and headlight bezels
Black first, then silver? Silver first? Either way it looks like there is a boat load of masking to make it look factory. I'm not trying for a 100 point show car, just want to freshen up the front end after doing some repairs to broken mounting points. Least amount of effort is the goal here...
Matt
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Re: 72 Demon grille paint procedure
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No one? Better suited to the Resto forum?
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Re: 72 Demon grille paint procedure
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That's what I was figuring, it looked like the black went on first. Sounds like I'll get to spend some quality time with fine line tape and an x-acto knife.
Matt
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Re: 72 Demon grille paint procedure
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Looks good!
Tons of masking is in order. $30 worth of fine line tape should be a good start...
Matt
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83 W350, Megasquirted with 46RH
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Re: 72 Demon grille paint procedure
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I'm not trying for a 100 point show car, just want to freshen up the front end after doing some repairs to broken mounting points. Least amount of effort is the goal here...
Just remember, when it comes to painting a grille, quality doesn't come easy 
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Re: 72 Demon grille paint procedure
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I'm not trying for a 100 point show car, just want to freshen up the front end after doing some repairs to broken mounting points. Least amount of effort is the goal here...
Just remember, when it comes to painting a grille, quality doesn't come easy
The grille came separate, but with the car when I purchased it. The center section is in good shape minus all the broken mounts which I've now fixed. I've also acquired 2 decent bezels. At this point it's painting now. Anything is better than the 69 Nova grille that was bastardized into place.  All the repairs I have done should be hidden by the bezels or bumpers/valence. I'm not concerned if someone were to see those looking up from the ground, and subsequently I am not putting any effort into hiding those repairs. Currently it is destined to be a race car anyway.
Matt
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83 W350, Megasquirted with 46RH
Old news: 72 Demon street/race mobile
Latest: 70 Duster backhalf car
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