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Moriartii · 06-09-2011, 09:21 AM

I just ordered a Heritage Grill from Gmparthouse. In searching the threads I am not able to come to a consensus on if it needs to be painted or not for protection?

I like the "mill" look and would like to leave it as is. I read a post were someone said it needed to be cleared to protect against fading. Then someone posted back that it would be fine.

So what is the fact?

Cheers
K

Switchin2Chevy · 06-09-2011, 09:23 AM

I couldn't tell you if it is a fact or not but I would certainly at least want it cleared.

sliverice · 06-09-2011, 12:26 PM

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss paint it the color of your car did I say yes

*GTAHVIT* · 06-09-2011, 12:27 PM

I think it looks good either way. But, if you do paint it, you should clear coat it.

mth35115 · 06-09-2011, 12:46 PM

I like mine painted.

f5journal · 06-09-2011, 12:58 PM

Clearcoat the entire grille if you paint it. Some shops mask of the center, paint and clear coat without unmasking until last

Moriartii · 06-09-2011, 01:09 PM

No , I am specifically asking if I leave it unpainted do I need to clear it or otherwise protect it?

Cheers
K

tmac1granger33 · 06-09-2011, 01:18 PM

no need TONS of member here put it on as is...

looks good either way.. i went unpainted

mcdoogle6969 · 06-09-2011, 01:54 PM

I like it un-painted. Looks real good.

cyberLS · 06-09-2011, 02:00 PM

I put mine on without clearing it and i think it will be just fine. I tis not like it get beat down by sun 24/7. If it starts to fade you can always just take it off and paint it flat black or pasti dip it.

NBC/CGM · 06-09-2011, 02:00 PM

I went unpainted, no problems with it so far still looks awesome

velociSSimo · 06-09-2011, 02:09 PM

Mine is unpainted and no issues so far!

06-09-2011, 09:21 AM	#1
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Heritage Grill: Does it need to be painted? I just ordered a Heritage Grill from Gmparthouse. In searching the threads I am not able to come to a consensus on if it needs to be painted or not for protection? I like the "mill" look and would like to leave it as is. I read a post were someone said it needed to be cleared to protect against fading. Then someone posted back that it would be fine. So what is the fact? Cheers K

06-09-2011, 12:27 PM	#4
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I think it looks good either way. But, if you do paint it, you should clear coat it. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

06-09-2011, 12:46 PM	#5
mth35115 Drives: 2010 Camaro rs/ss inferno orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 232	I like mine painted. __________________ HOT ROD SS MTH35115

06-09-2011, 01:54 PM	#9
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	I like it un-painted. Looks real good. __________________ BUILD THREAD

06-09-2011, 02:00 PM	#11
NBC/CGM Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort St. John B.C. Posts: 36	I went unpainted, no problems with it so far still looks awesome __________________ 2SS/RS/CGM/Black rally stripes/AMT Exhaust(More to come)

06-09-2011, 09:23 AM	#2
Switchin2Chevy Drives: Currently 2015 Mustang GT manual. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 816	I couldn't tell you if it is a fact or not but I would certainly at least want it cleared.

06-09-2011, 12:26 PM	#3
sliverice Account Suspended Drives: SLIVERICE Join Date: May 2011 Location: long island Posts: 317	Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss paint it the color of your car did I say yes

06-09-2011, 12:58 PM	#6
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	Clearcoat the entire grille if you paint it. Some shops mask of the center, paint and clear coat without unmasking until last

06-09-2011, 01:09 PM	#7
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	No , I am specifically asking if I leave it unpainted do I need to clear it or otherwise protect it? Cheers K

06-09-2011, 01:18 PM	#8
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	no need TONS of member here put it on as is... looks good either way.. i went unpainted

06-09-2011, 02:00 PM	#10
cyberLS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 2,224 View My Garage	I put mine on without clearing it and i think it will be just fine. I tis not like it get beat down by sun 24/7. If it starts to fade you can always just take it off and paint it flat black or pasti dip it.

06-09-2011, 02:09 PM	#12
velociSSimo ... well, not yet. Drives: 2012 Chevy Silverado ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,213	Mine is unpainted and no issues so far! __________________ 1988 Wellcraft St. Tropez / 32' Length / Twin 454ci

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