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Originally posted by Specialist23:
where should i get the paint if i want to do this? can i get it at ford or just any paint store. if i can get it at a store, is there a certain name for it? thx. You'll need the paint code off the car. The best stuff is the professional stuff. I get mine at the local PPG dealer.
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It depends on how you plan on applying the primer & paint.
Are you going to use spray equipment, such as a professional style spray gun & air compressor? Or are you planning on using commercially available aerosol cans?
I used the latter & still achieved a professional body shop quality finish. Of course I also took my time & made certain the surface was prepared properly as well as applying the primer & paint in several light, even coats.
If I remember correctly I purchased my paint & primer at the local auto parts store or discount department store.
1999 SVT Contour, #2140 of 2760, Tropic Green - Medium Prairie Tan
Koni Sport struts; TSW Blade wheels; Nakamichi, a/d/s/, Boston Acoustics, Infinity I.C.E.
1989 Saleen Mustang, #89-0408, too many mods to list here
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I did mine myself. the biggest thing. TAKE YOUR TIME. I did get some overspray (that i need to clean up) on the rubber seal, and some on the mesh. But it looks pretty good. I have yet to get a chip, and still need to clear coat it. I just went to Meijer, and bough Gunmetal Silve I believe it was. VEry Very close match, same paint I used to paint my headlights with.
Ryan
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i must b using crap paint cause i wait till its dry then clearcoat it but it turns 2 a dull grey after i clearcoat it
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Originally posted by SVT Contour:
I would tend to agree with Tim on this one about doing it yourself.
Personally I haven't painted the grille on my SVT, but I did paint one years ago on my '84 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe.
Like most of you I couldn't stand having that big, chrome egg crate on the front of my 'Bird when all the other trim had a nice charcoal finish.
So I decided to do something about it as well as make my 'Bird stand out from the rest of the flock (ouch!).
I removed the grille (six screws), sanded it down with rough grit (don't remember the grade) to remove most (not necessarily all) the chrome plating. Then I went over it again with a medium grit (again no grade #) to smooth out the rough grit marks, then followed up with fine grit dry then extra fine grit wet to achieve a perfectly paintable surface.
Primed it with gray epoxy primer & finished up with a Lincoln color called Pewter Metallic, if I remember correctly. I chose this color because it was close to the OEM charcoal trim, but just different enough for it to stand out.
And it did.
Of all the modifications I made to my 'Bird over the years of ownership, this single change garnered more comments & compliments than all the others combined.
Very satisfying telling people I did it myself.
As far as chips are concerned, it is no different than repainting any other area of a vehicle. As long as you prepare the surface properly, apply the primer & paint correctly it should be just as durable as the rest of your car.
I might add I also applied a clear coat atop the Pewter. Agreed 110%... 12 months and no problems. And I did it in one day and spend $10 
Kharma is very real and she is one mean b!tch.
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