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Old 01-01-2014, 02:12 AM   #26
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Re: Poor man's '63 aluminum grill

That turned out great
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Old 01-01-2014, 02:37 AM   #27
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Old 01-01-2014, 10:45 AM   #28
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When I was growing UP, we called that paint "DUTCH CHROME" but I think it turned out pretty good and it's a improvement over what you started with.
thanks, well "DUTCH CHROME" did the job
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Yep might have to borrow this but all the credit will be yours my friend... Great job!!
of course, that's why we post on here, thanks
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that is astoundingly great!
thank you
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very nice job!
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Nice job. I dont think a guy on here hasn't at one time or another tried their hand at chrome paint... I just gotta ask..

how come they just dont sell the paint they colored the spray paint can lid!? Haha
right? the truth, I had bought it to touch up some chipping on some VW rims I had chromed where the mounting machine ruined 'em,... that didn't work
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Wow, what a makeover! The coolest part is that it took very little money (but a lot of labor) and the results are outstanding. Nice job!
thanks, I was bored plus it cleaned up a shelf
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That turned out great.

Thanks for documenting everything and sharing with us.

A pal of mine used to do that to the painted bumper on his old 60's cars back when he still messed around with 'em.

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that's cool, I shared so we can get away from "honey-do's"
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The grill turned out great. I've wondered about the chrome paint and how it would look but never tried it. Seems to be a winner.
thanks, I bet someone got rich off this paint
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Looks chingon brutha! The hard work paid off at the end!
thank you bro, ese, I was bored
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Nice improvement! The detailing behind really makes it work.
thanks, yeah might as well
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Holly sh#t, can I send you half a dozen 63' grills to redo?????
Just kidding, Looks fantastic!!!
I know you can, I wouldn't doubt you grill your burgers on these, thanks
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That turned out great
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Chingon
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Re: Poor man's '63 aluminum grill

Having just read this, I love your ingenuity.

Great result.
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Old 01-01-2014, 01:49 PM   #30
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Re: Poor man's '63 aluminum grill

Absolutely Gorgeous!
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Old 01-01-2014, 09:04 PM   #31
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Having just read this, I love your ingenuity.

Great result.
wow, thanks Grizz
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Absolutely Gorgeous!
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Old 01-02-2014, 01:27 AM   #32
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Re: Poor man's '63 aluminum grill

It looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 01-02-2014, 07:31 AM   #33
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Re: Poor man's '63 aluminum grill

The color turned out really good. What was the color under the silver then?
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Old 01-02-2014, 08:39 AM   #34
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It looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing.
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The color turned out really good. What was the color under the silver then?
I went to the bottom and it was like a carbon color. I primered of course before paint. I should of mentioned but you can also take it to a near chrome shop. They dip everything an an acid type stripper before the pre-polish. They come out great.
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That is really nice! Bravo, sir
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Old 01-02-2014, 11:11 AM   #36
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Nice!!!!!!! Great job.. looks ATM.
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Old 01-15-2014, 02:58 PM   #37
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Re: Poor man's '63 aluminum grill

i do have an oem aluminum 63 grill, catch is it has dents in it. any idea as to how i can get it back to an original shape?
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Old 01-15-2014, 03:36 PM   #38
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Nice work, love it!
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i do have an oem aluminum 63 grill, catch is it has dents in it. any idea as to how i can get it back to an original shape?
Patience, a small hammer, a small block of wood and more patience. I would rather chaperone a 3rd grade girls Volley ball field trip for a week than straighten a delicate aluminum piece.
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Old 01-15-2014, 05:49 PM   #40
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that grill looks awesome,dont think there is anything you could do to make it look better.love low buck stuff that anyone can do that looks great.
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i do have an oem aluminum 63 grill, catch is it has dents in it. any idea as to how i can get it back to an original shape?
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Patience, a small hammer, a small block of wood and more patience. I would rather chaperone a 3rd grade girls Volley ball field trip for a week than straighten a delicate aluminum piece.
no doubt. datguy, you could probably take it to a chrome shop, they have special tools for that....and lots of patience. I wouldn't know what they charge though.
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Wow...that looks great! The final outcome is beautiful!
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