tekazgtr1984 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'm wondering if it's possible to remove the faux chrome finish on the plastic front grill. I'm guessing it's just a cheap chrome film finish and could probably be removed using a very fine sand paper. I prefer the matte black plastic finish and am curious if anyone's ever attempted removing the junky chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have seen other trucks of your generation with no chrome at all on them around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have seen other trucks of your generation with no chrome at all on them around here. Mine is all black, came like that from the factory. I'm just curious if that crappy chrome film on the LE model's grill can be easily removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Maybe just get another grill? Less work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Maybe just get another grill? Less work! It isn't for me. A friend with a '97 SE wants to lose the chrome grill but would rather not spend the obscene amount to replace it new. I've got the matte black grill but it would be good to know if that chrome film could be removed without much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpheus Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Cross canada lists a black grille for $178 bucks. Probably would look a lot better than paint. Might be able to get one from a salvage yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavefromOZ Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Google can be your friend here Ty, this might be of assistance http://www.modelsbuzz.com/chrome-removal-226385.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Cross canada lists a black grille for $178 bucks. Probably would look a lot better than paint.Might be able to get one from a salvage yard. We've explored that option already. Spending more than $20 on this project is out of the question... Google can be your friend here Ty, this might be of assistance http://www.modelsbuzz.com/chrome-removal-226385.html Thanks, Dave! There are quite a few different ways. Let the experimentation begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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