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Chrome grill on vt: this is how to do it cheap..

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by blwnvt, Sep 6, 2008.

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  1. Sep 17, 2008 #21
    dethballer

    dethballer Stuck with a v6

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    what brand of paint stripper did you use? Can I use turps or will that eat into the chrome
     
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  2. Sep 17, 2008 #22
    Fletch_QLD

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    I wouldn't trust turps on the plastic/chrome, and doubt it will strip the paint. Septone automotive is the brand - $12 in a spray can at supercheap. You can also get it in a tin to be applied by brush, but I thought the spray would be easier. I sprayed, left 10 minutes, hosed off high pressure. Repeat, paying attention to areas with stubborn paint and hose off again. I used a wooden ice block stick as a scraper for stubborn areas.
     
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  3. Sep 17, 2008 #23
    dijm8

    dijm8 What You Looking At

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    that looks hott :D gd stuff m8
     
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  4. Sep 17, 2008 #24
    dethballer

    dethballer Stuck with a v6

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    Wow. That was lucky, I went out this morning to get some turps from S.C.A but opted for Septone. I'm gonna get started now
     
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  5. Sep 17, 2008 #25
    Stretchomatic

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    what about vx s pack grills???

    i might go investigate...to the investigatemobile!!!
     
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  6. Sep 18, 2008 #26
    dethballer

    dethballer Stuck with a v6

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    My car is now sporting a shiny chrome grill. Sure the paint stripper burns like hell, but its worth it!
     
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  7. Sep 18, 2008 #27
    Stretchomatic

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    yarr...i dont think the s pack dooes it...looks like solid plastic...
     
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  8. Sep 18, 2008 #28
    bpottz

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    would this work on a VT Berlina series 1?
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2008 #29
    GILLO

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    Yes it will work. Just did my 1998 Series 1 Berlina, came out great. Will post pics.
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2008 #30
    GILLO

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    Came out great. Just used half a can of paint stripper and the hose in my back yard with a trigger. Pic 2 and 3 are before and after. Pics 4 and 5 are comparisons (The right side has been done, sitting next to the original grill)
     

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  11. Dec 16, 2008 #31
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    like this?
    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2008 #32
    James_yo7

    James_yo7 Barbitaboopey?

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    im seriously considering doing this
     
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  13. Mar 3, 2009 #33
    -Michael-

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    im tryin it now VT S pack grille
     
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  14. Mar 3, 2009 #34
    -Michael-

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    DO NOT DO IT TO A VT S PACK OR BELOW!

    I just did it to mine and there is no chrome under it and it melts the plastic
     
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  15. Mar 3, 2009 #35
    bpottz

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    haha badluck mate.. i coulda told you that one..
     
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  16. Mar 3, 2009 #36
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    lol, shoulda been able to tell its solid plastic mate...post a pic of it still lol

    '98vtman' that turned out really nice, i like

    i might have to tell my mate this he has been asking me about prices on a new grill,
     
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  17. Mar 3, 2009 #37
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    turned out awesome ... i was dreading pics
     
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  18. Mar 4, 2009 #38
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    So by the sounds of it, goto wreckers and pickup VT/VX Berlina/Calais grille. Then try stripping, dont try with any other models grille?
     
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  19. Mar 22, 2009 #39
    mrvxcalais

    mrvxcalais Drive Hard! or Walk Home!

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    is there any real risks? such as burning the plastic chrome? or F'ing up in any other way?
     
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  20. Mar 31, 2009 #40
    bpottz

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    used a can of septone paint spripper (aerosole spray from supercheap auto, 11 or 12 bucks) re-applied 4 or 5 times, came up a treat
     
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