Painting the grill crosshairs
 

I know a bunch of people don't like this but I honestly can't see how! I think this looks mean as HELL! (I know his edges look rough...he messed up there but I know the way around that problem)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...xHemigrill.jpg

Ahh hell man you only live once just do it!

Shit...I'm not scared.

it does look mean

Do it up then

It's really growing on me. I think the reason I don't really like it is it kind of looks like those open mouth grills from a distance. Get it plasti-dipped and post some pics!

That does look pretty good

Yeah, I hear you on that...but I've even become fond of those.

BTW, want to know something very odd? The pic of your truck in your sig makes me wish I had chrome bumpers.

you're crazy those sport bumpers make your truck ....

Oh I know...it might be just a flashback of my old truck at one stage in it's life...

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...arandwax20.jpg

It will look good dude

Lol, we always want something different. I always wanted to color match everything but once I added the painted grill it toned down the chrome overload and I actually like the chrome bumpers. Even though the chrome plating is shitty and my front bumper looks horrible up close. Guess that's what you get after 40k+ miles on our shitty roads.

My next move is a colored grille and door handles

So I took the grill off and am getting ready to paint it when I had an idea...and then I remembered seeing my idea somewhere. I decided that instead of painting just the crosshairs I'm going to paint the crosshairs and the inner lip of the grill for a nice clean finish. Found these (of course his is shaved and mine won't be):

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j.../newgrill3.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j.../newgrill2.jpg

i'm not a fan of it shaved but i think yours will look good

That's going to look good!

Sweet. Going to pick my son up from daycare and go get some painter's tape since I just realized mine is all gone. Hopefully painting tonight!

i like the one on the orange Ram it looks a lot cleaner. i think it will look good when its done

Just sayin....

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...9-16141710.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...9-16141732.jpg

Is it absolutely perfect? No. I was able to lay down the material FAR better than I ever have before so it's nice and even. The pictures are not long after the last coat so it is still pretty wet...that's why it looks so uneven in spots. The worst thing about painting with PD is that the material has a very rubbery quality so when you pull masking off it doesn't come off as cleanly. I took a very sharp hobby knife and ran it along the edges for the cleanest edge possible but it's still a little rough in a couple places. You won't see it unless you're looking for something to point out. Overall I'm very happy and I think if the PD gives me any trouble in the future I'm going to just paint the grill permanently.

That looks good. I cant wait to see it installed. Is it raining down there as well today?

All freaking day man...

its nice!! lol the grille and the day

That's going to look great!

I like it dude.. Awesome job

Sweet man looks good

Very nice dude looks good

Installed pics...I'm VERY happy with the outcome.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...m/SANY1727.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...m/SANY1728.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...m/SANY1729.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...m/SANY1730.jpg

Ok that just looks pure badass, when you do the wheels it's going to really set it all off

Alright dude I retract all previous statements that I said about you doing this..... That looks fucking sick man

x1000!

mod master dave strikes again. top notch man

Thanks fellas. You guys are good encouragement to find other things to do.

22's and a little lower would do it. then onto performance and interior.

You buyin the wheels?

you can try mine on for size lol. im planning on picking up another set and having the ones on there now powder coated. i want to try some big ass chrome 24. then i can just swap them out as i want

Well keep your fingers crossed for me everyone...guy on another forum has 22" Boss 313s in black and wants to trade for the same wheels I have...waiting on his response.

Any pics of the wheels?

Hope it goes through for u

I saw that post David. I think those will look good.

I'm being realistic that it probably won't happen...too many factors:

1. Has to happen today or tomorrow and I'm not going today and missing the game. That only leaves Sunday because I'm having surgery Monday.
2. Has to have TPMS sensors.
3. Can't have shitty tires.
4. Either has to be a straight trade or have very little cash with it.

Chances are..one of those criteria won't be met, but a person can hope. I'll keep you guys informed.