4th Gen Brilliant Black Grille

[shibby927]

Looking for a 4th Gen Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Grille. Doesn't matter if it has chrome inserts or black honeycombs. Willing to pay up to about $200 maybe a little more if in great condition. Would consider partial trade of my chrome grille plus a bit of cash for a painted grille as well.

Send me a PM if interested. If anyone finds a grille for sale that might be of interest to me please let me know.

Thanks

 

[1500ram12]

Rock auto.com has primed grills for under $70. Not sure what it would cost to have it painted. But its a good option

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[300MAG]

Rock auto.com has primed grills for under $70. Not sure what it would cost to have it painted. But its a good option

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Do you know if the oem insert fit into these grills?

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[shibby927]

Rock auto.com has primed grills for under $70. Not sure what it would cost to have it painted. But its a good option

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Hmm I'll look into how much it would cost to get one painted to match. I can't see how it could be that much money, seems like it would be a simple piece to paint and if it's already primed that takes prep out of the picture.

 

[0212353]

prep is still needed, and paint......well - its not cheap!

 

[shibby927]

If it's already prepped and primed my local body shop said they'd paint it to match my truck with clear coat for $100. That doesn't sound too shabby considering these grilles cost like $300 new from the stealerships.

Looking at the one on Rock Auto it looks as if that one does need prep. What would I need to do to prep it, pretty sure I could handle that myself.

 

[0212353]

not a bad price on the paint.

Prep, like most stuff, scuff with a scotchbrite.

 

[shibby927]

Couldn't I just use some sandpaper? You're the paint master so wouldn't I just need to sand it down, wipe it off with alcohol, then primer it, and then sand again?

 

[0212353]

dude, I haven't painted in 14 months. Sourced that stuff out! LOL - he does much better than I ever could, and I can focus on what I enjoy. Playing with headlights.

I prefer scotchbright over sandpaper - as its not a "hard" edge. you can get into the grooves better. but yeah - whatever works best for ya!

 

[shibby927]

dude, I haven't painted in 14 months. Sourced that stuff out! LOL - he does much better than I ever could, and I can focus on what I enjoy. Playing with headlights.

I prefer scotchbright over sandpaper - as its not a "hard" edge. you can get into the grooves better. but yeah - whatever works best for ya!

Okay thanks for the tip! I think I'll just prep it myself since primer isn't expensive. I'll only pay something like $60 for the grille, then maybe $20 for materials, and $100 for paint. $180 is just about half the cost of a plain new one. Not too shabby!

Couple of questions though, which scotchbrite pads should I buy then, and where to find them?

 

[0212353]

I used red or gray, can't remember the differences off hand now. they have those everywhere. auto parts stores, etc

 

[shibby927]

I ended up ordering one on Ebay. I wanted the chrome inserts and if I bought the unpainted one off of rock auto I would've ended up with the black honeycombs. I didn't think $250 for a brand new one with chrome inserts and emblem included was too bad of a deal. Did find a guy on craigslist who was selling a brilliant black grille for $75. Absolutely refuses to ship it, says that it would cost too much. I saw the pics of it and I was like dude you could probably get at least $150 for that grille.