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Jul 20, 2008 | 01:32 PM

redjagsport

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thinking (pic)

about painting mesh grill black (sandpapering, spraying primer, and coating it with paint)
any opinions on it?

Jul 20, 2008 | 03:38 PM

Dennis

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If I'm not mistaken Jaguar XP and similar vendors sell them already done..this way you could always go back to Chrome...

http://www.jaguarxp.com/jagxp/Jaguar...l%20insert.htm

Jul 20, 2008 | 05:47 PM

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I have a black one but with a quartz surronding... I will sell it to you if you want and then you can just spay the surround red....

Jul 20, 2008 | 06:10 PM

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I was thinking about changing the grill too......fancy the new one from the new X Type

Jul 20, 2008 | 06:44 PM

redjagsport

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RE: thinking (pic)

im just going to spray paint it and see how it goes
100 bucks is a little too much for a grill insert

Jul 20, 2008 | 06:55 PM

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RE: thinking (pic)

I think it will look nice. Good luck with sanding a mesh grill though - you'll be at it for hours to get into all the tiny crevices!

Jul 20, 2008 | 09:18 PM

aandy767

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RE: thinking (pic)

DO IT

It'll look good

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Jul 21, 2008 | 07:49 PM

Striker27

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RE: thinking (pic)

Any chance anyone might want to part with one of these mesh grills????

I would not mind putting one on my X type....

Jul 22, 2008 | 12:06 AM

jvegas

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From: clevelnad

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Any chance anyone might want to part with one of these mesh grills????

I would not mind putting one on my X type....

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I have a black one but with a quartz surronding... I will sell it to you if you want and then you can just spay the surround red....

Jul 22, 2008 | 02:31 AM

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Striker27

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What would be the easiest way to get in contact with you Mr. Jvegas???

THANX

Jul 22, 2008 | 09:42 AM

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pm me your phone number or your email.

Jul 22, 2008 | 06:26 PM

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RE: thinking (pic)

Dude buy the one from JaguarXP here

Dont get an insert...since you'll have to cut up your original and to change inserts out will take about an hour. Trust me I did that!

With the whole mesh you not only save the original but can swap them out within 5 minutes tops.

1 Weekend your chrome the other your black

Jul 22, 2008 | 09:44 PM

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redjagsport

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RE: thinking (pic)

xman that would be tight but 300 bucks -_-
so i was thinking taking out my insert sandpapering it painting it and putting it back on
and the one from jaguar xp has a chrome surrounding
im trying to get rid of all the chrome on my car

Jul 23, 2008 | 11:46 AM

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flann02x

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go for it that would be awesome

Jul 23, 2008 | 08:49 PM

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Striker27

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Jvegas!!

I keep trying to pm but it does not go through????

Any chance u can try top send me one and I would then be able to reply!!!

THANX

Jul 24, 2008 | 12:41 AM

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got the pm.. i will contact you tomorrow.

Jul 24, 2008 | 04:30 PM

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RE: thinking (pic)

Just clean it up really nice with some form of cleaner or sandblast. Put multiple coats though.

Jan 3, 2009 | 04:01 PM

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codafile5

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RE: thinking (pic)

Why don't you sand blast it by a local fabricator, or by a sand blasting kit from e-bay, not expensive and always handy for the garage.

Jan 3, 2009 | 07:01 PM

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suv7734

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ORIGINAL: redjagsport

about painting mesh grill black (sandpapering, spraying primer, and coating it with paint)
any opinions on it?

I would second the sandblasting to ensure a clean surface to paint. I'm sure you'll like the look. Here's one with the lower mesh insert done in black as well.

[IMG]local://upfiles/4964/AC43708B8C0245F3AF28EBCCDD8C3EF8.jpg[/IMG]

Jan 3, 2009 | 07:55 PM

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MattSteele

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RE: thinking (pic)

Sanding a mesh grille sounds like a complete pain in the butt. Why not just:

a) clean with a de-greaser
b) use a self-etching primer
c) paint black

You'll probably get a more consistent finish that way with less effort. Make sure you pick a good metal primer, and a compatible top coat paint.

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