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| | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 250 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 250 | My '48 GMC could use a little help on the three horizontal bars in the grill that are getting pretty rusty. Doing a search here hasn't really helped much so I thought I'd ask directly if anyone has experience with using chrome vinyl wrap. It looks like it might work well and I think I could prep the grill pieces in the truck without having to remove the grill. Any comments? Thanks, Jim | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,471 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,471 | I had the same thought for my ‘52. A couple of years ago I flipped a 2008 Honda SI and used black carbon fiber vinyl wrap on a grille center bar, the outside mirrors and a few other pieces to accent the midnight black pearl paint. First time I ever did such a project and surprisingly they came out awesome. I watched a few YouTube videos on how to do it and used a heat gun to stretch and shrink the vinyl. I was surprised that it was not real difficult.
From what I’ve researched, the chrome comes out really good. Keep us updated if you do try!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 | I just checked out a 3M video on chrome wrap. That's what I'm gonna use on my bumpers. WAY cheaper than shipping them down to a chrome shop and back up here. Thanks for the idea. 
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 | You'll still need to get rid of the rust so it doesn't bubble up underneath. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,471 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,471 | You'll still need to get rid of the rust so it doesn't bubble up underneath. Absolutely and the surface needs to be smooth and clean as the vinyl will follow whatever it is covering.
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Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | |
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