Ok, this winter I tried to paint my 4gen's grill inserts. first couple of coats came out crappy so I want to schoo,l came back and saw that they had become plastic blobs. Trying to help me strip and repaint them my dad had used paint stripper on them which dissolved that clear layer . This week I ordered new ones from honda and really, really, really want them to be black. So my question is do you guys have any tips on painting them? Should i lightly sand them maybe? How many coats? I was also wondering if I should call Maco and see how much, and if they could do it even though that may be a little over kill. Thanks

 

Why not just buy the black ones then? You know them come in black and grey, right?

 

u sure they come in black?

 

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damn, I never knew that

 

I have never seen black ones!

 

they also come in 1 and 2 "fin" models as well

 

Mine are black..

 

mine are one fin and white and im pretty sure they were never painted

 

k thanks, I knew about the 92-93 and 94-96 styles but never heard of black ones

so out of 75 peoplez no one has painted theirs?

 

flat black, gloss black or what? just lightly scuff, primer, few coats of base and a few coats of clear. wetsand to perfection

 

Wet sand every square inch of them with 400-600 grit paper until there are zero shiny spots left. I'd get a plastic auto primer and some real atumotove paint if you want it to last more than a few months without chips, and either spray it yourself or have some local shop do it.

 

yeah, sand it very very well. Prep work is key. Spray a couple layers of primer over the 600 grit sanding, and then wait a full day for them to dry. Then hit it with a couple layers of whatever color you desire.

 

Anytime I am painting on plastic I also use an adhesive promoter. You can find it anywhere. I got some at Walmart called Bulldog. It's like $5 for a can. Apply it directly to the plastic and then put your primer over it.

 

ok, cool thanks

 

mine are 2 vent black stock

 

anyone got pics of these black nostrils?

 

dido

 

Not the best picture, but it's the only one I have

 

How much do the nostrils cost from honda?

 

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alot
about 37.50 each

 

Honda likes to stick it in your a$$, twist it, and then break it off...

 

ow me no like.

 

yea I payed $37 each also

 

anyone got a part number for black ones?