Repainting the MM grill

[Blk04MM]

My grill could use a good sand and repaint. Bugs and rock chips got the best of it.

Can anyone list the sanding steps with grit and spray to use?

Or is it cheaper to use a shop??


Thanks

[fastblackmerc]

My grill could use a good sand and repaint. Bugs and rock chips got the best of it.

Can anyone list the sanding steps with grit and spray to use?

Or is it cheaper to use a shop??


Thanks

Unless you have experience do it...... which I doubt since you are asking questions, get a professional shop to do it. You'll save and be happier in the long run.

[Blk04MM]

Unless you have experience do it...... which I doubt since you are asking questions, get a professional shop to do it. You'll save and be happier in the long run.

Shop just told me $300 ....that's :bs:

[MOTOWN]

Shop just told me $300 ....that's :bs:

You need to find a new shop:eek:

[Blk04MM]

You need to find a new shop:eek:

:agree::concur:

I definitely hung up

[tbone]

$200 for a new OEM one.

[Blk04MM]

$200 for a new OEM one.

Are they still being sold?

[Blk04MM]

Called a shop that paints a lot of the local hot rods (Great quality) and was quoted $150 for grill alone and $300 for bumper AND grill. Sounds good to me

...is that the norm or the "sounds about right" price?

[SC Cheesehead]

Called a shop that paints a lot of the local hot rods (Great quality) and was quoted $150 for grill alone and $300 for bumper AND grill. Sounds good to me

...is that the norm or the "sounds about right" price?

Had some minor damage on my front bumper two or three years back, repair and repaint was $500, so $300 doesn't sound too bad.

[fastblackmerc]

Called a shop that paints a lot of the local hot rods (Great quality) and was quoted $150 for grill alone and $300 for bumper AND grill. Sounds good to me

...is that the norm or the "sounds about right" price?

It all depends on the shops labor rate which is different in different parts of the country.

Do they do good work?
Do YOU think the price is fair?

If so, get it done there.

The shop with the high price may not have wanted to deal with it.

[Blk04MM]

Had some minor damage on my front bumper two or three years back, repair and repaint was $500, so $300 doesn't sound too bad.

Ok good. No damage to mine just typical clear coat chips from bugs and rocks.

[Blk04MM]

It all depends on the shops labor rate which is different in different parts of the country.

Do they do good work?
Do YOU think the price is fair?

If so, get it done there.

The shop with the high price may not have wanted to deal with it.

The high price shop does mostly custom painting and high end cars (lambod, benz, Porsche etc...)

I think the other shop is fair and I've seen their work many times.

Thanks

[Guittard22]

You can get a new black one from ford for around 200

[Blk04MM]

You can get a new black one from ford for around 200

Info plz. Thanks

[jponder54]

If you want to take your old one off and paint it use a maroon scuff pad from your local paint store or 400 grit sand paper and water get it nice and smooth it should be full no shiny spots if done correctly then soap and water to clean it up let air dry paint likely then two or three coats of clear coat

[cj7chris]

I paid $300 for a repaint of the front bumper cover, so price sounds right. Make sure that they know to add the flex agent to the paint for the bumper cover, otherwise, the paint will crack.

Reproduction Marauder grills are available for less than $100. Amazon and other sites have these listed.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Shop just told me $300 ....that's :bs:

I just had my whole roof repaired and repainted for $450 lol.

[Blk04MM]

I paid $300 for a repaint of the front bumper cover, so price sounds right. Make sure that they know to add the flex agent to the paint for the bumper cover, otherwise, the paint will crack.

Reproduction Marauder grills are available for less than $100. Amazon and other sites have these listed.

Ok. How do the repro grills fit? Are they already painted black?


I just had my whole roof repaired and repainted for $450 lol.

Lol well dayum

[Raleigh Marauder]

Ok. How do the repro grills fit? Are they already painted black?




The one I bought was black plastic. Fit is ok - no major issues.

[tbone]

Are they still being sold?

Yes, just go to your local Ford dealer.

Aftermarket ones suck. I've had a couple, so I know. Plus they don't come with a badge. OEM ones do.

[Blk04MM]

The one I bought was black plastic. Fit is ok - no major issues.

Pics?


Yes, just go to your local Ford dealer.

Aftermarket ones suck. I've had a couple, so I know. Plus they don't come with a badge. OEM ones do.

I have my badge ...my local ford dealer acts as if they don't know what a marauder is.

[tbone]

Find a new parts rep at the local Ford dealer.

When I went aftermarket, I used the Godshead emblem which I was not wild about. My OEM badge was worn out, so I was glad to get a new grille with a new badge.

The fit and finish of the aftermarket ones are horrible. You get what you pay for.

[Raleigh Marauder]

Pics?



Only before I put in on the car (and after Zack performed his work on it)... :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/album.php?albumid=147&pictureid=1321

[Blk04MM]

Only before I put in on the car (and after Zack performed his work on it)... :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/album.php?albumid=147&pictureid=1321

The forum Says I can't view that.

[Blk04MM]

Find a new parts rep at the local Ford dealer.

When I went aftermarket, I used the Godshead emblem which I was not wild about. My OEM badge was worn out, so I was glad to get a new grille with a new badge.

The fit and finish of the aftermarket ones are horrible. You get what you pay for.

Got cha. Might just get my OEM painted.

[Invader]

Order a new one. And have it painted...

[71cyclone]

Shop just told me $300 ....that's :bs:
Wow - 80 dollars in materials= 1 pint can of base coat, ready to shoot[no mixing] 1 quart of clear coat 1 gallon of reducer [4 to 1 ratio for clear coat ] and I/2 pint hardener for clear coat . That guy is tryin to rob you ,200 dollar tops. !!!!:shake: