I use the dupli color paint from an auto parts store. has a wide spray
nozzle, and looks great. then clear coat it with the dupli color clear. a 5
oz can is $4.00.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Snodgrass <jack+dml@cybermail.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2002 6:39 AM
Subject: DML: question: painting fiberglass
>
> I have a fiberglass front grill on my 97 Dak.
> It's gray, unpainted fiberglass.
>
> I want to paint it black. I'm thinking that I'll
> paint the main part gloss black. The metal
> mesh flat black, and maybe paint 1 or 2 white
> stripes on the mettal mesh where racing stripes
> would go if I had them. If clear cloat is really
> clear... and would leave the gloss 'glossy' and the
> flat 'flat', I'd spray it with clear coat too.
>
> Can I clean it relly well, and use 'auto' spray paint
> from walmart... or do I need to have a special paint
> that goes on fiberglass?
>
> Would I be better off in the long run having an
> autobody shop paint it for me?
>
> I don't want it to look crappy... but I don't
> want to spend $100 when a can of spray paint cost
> $3.
>
> Any info/advice would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks - jack
>
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