Blacked out grille

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Curlyp

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I received a free pair of the chrome sport gille inserts and I've been layering them in Plastidip! Right now they have 7 layers applied. I'll probably do a total of 12! Will post pics when installed on truck.

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I received a free pair of the chrome sport gille inserts and I've been layering them in Plastidip! Right now they have 7 layers applied. I'll probably do a total of 12! Will post pics when installed on truck.

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Why are you doing 12? Thats a major waste. [emoji848]

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Why are you doing 12? Thats a major waste. [emoji848]

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I figured since it will take a major "beating" being in the front (wind, rocks, dirt, weather, etc) 12 layers would give it great durability. Would you not recommend 12?


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I figured since it will take a major "beating" being in the front (wind, rocks, dirt, weather, etc) 12 layers would give it great durability. Would you not recommend 12?


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Seems a little excessive. Id say 6 at most

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Okay. Well I just did layer 8 so I can stop. My hand is getting tired anyways! Haha


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Okay. Well I just did layer 8 so I can stop. My hand is getting tired anyways! Haha


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[emoji23][emoji23] still looks good

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Okay. Well I just did layer 8 so I can stop. My hand is getting tired anyways! Haha


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Thanks! I can't wait to put them on.


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I did the same and they have taken quite a beating. But I also put 4,000 miles/month on my truck.
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I did the same and they have taken quite a beating. But I also put 4,000 miles/month on my truck.
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Very nice! 4,000 a month! Wow


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32,500 since I bought the truck in December.
 
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I did the same and they have taken quite a beating. But I also put 4,000 miles/month on my truck.

How many layers did you do on your grill?

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I probably had 5 or more plus two layers of glossifier.

I do outside sales and cover 4 states.
 
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I finished my blacked out grille project! Took off the grille last night and plastidipped the emblem. Then put on my new plastidipped inserts and put her back together.

I am really like the blacked out look!

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Looks much better [emoji1303]


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Looks great! 6 Coats of plastidip is plenty, keep the extra cans for future fixes. Better to have 6 good layers on it and then hit it with 2-3 more once it starts to get beat on a bit.
 
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