Grille Information...

[Judhudson]

I had a thought and I was wondering if I could get your opinions on this.  I was wondering if anyone has any 3rd Gen Charger pics with the grill painted black.  I want to restore my grille since the paint is faded and I think blacking it out would look sharp.  Do you think this would be a good idea, or stupid?

Also, if I were to remove the grille, how would I do that?  I don't have to take off the front bumper would I?   I have a 73 Charger if you need to know.

[haueter66]

If it is the same as a 71, you will not need to remove the bumper.  The 71 style has 6 phillips screws holding in each side.

My grilles are painted all black right now because I am redoing them.  I can take a picture next week if you like, but keep in mind they are not on the car so it might be hard to tell.

[haueter66]

ok here are my grilles painted all black.  I did the black before the silver because I think it will be easier.  I believe the factory did it the other way.

[Judhudson]

Wow, that looks good!

[haueter66]

Thanks.  I got the silver on one of them after the pic was taken.  SOOOO much masking involved.  Overall I think they look good.  The silver oversprayed a hair in a few spots, but the factory one had overspray too!!!

Ill try to remember to take a pic tomorrow of the one with the silver on it also.

[haueter66]

here they are with the silver on.

[Judhudson]

I don't know, but I think I might just leave mine all black.  What kind of paint did you use for your grille - and the silver is a great touch - but I think it would suit me best to use only black.

[haueter66]

I just used a high quality satin black.  Not sure if its "factory" correct as I don't particularly care 

The silver is just argent silver.

[Judhudson]

Ah, satin black, good choice.  But I apologize for being specific, I meant the kind of paint - spray can paint like enamel?  I'm not sure what to get. 

[haueter66]

check out my tail light topic

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,6516.0.html

same stuff as in the second pic.  Its just your basic spray enamel... little pricey but the paint shop says its the highest quality they sell... time will tell I spose...