help painting a license plate frame matte black

jdink · 05-05-2008, 12:27 AM

I just purchased a thin stainless steel license plate from from a local detailing store. It is "black" but when i put it on it gives off kind of a copper coloring to it. i'm thinking of painting it a matte black to match my matte black grills and was wondering if anyone could recommend a process or paint type to use.

i was thinking of basically following the diy for turning chrome grills into matte black grills. any tips would be much appreciated! thanks!

jdink · 05-05-2008, 11:40 AM

nobody?

benny90 · 05-05-2008, 12:22 PM

I'm sure if you follow the diy you'll be good. Not sure what the diy says but I would use some matte black spray paint and give it a couple coats and you should be good.

jdink · 05-05-2008, 12:23 PM

the DIY says a you need to sand like 3 different gritts... think i need to sand the license plate frame before i paint?

e90AW335i · 05-05-2008, 01:16 PM

Either scratch it up with some steel wool, or use some primer first....

jdink · 05-05-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

Either scratch it up with some steel wool, or use some primer first....

thanks for your reply e90AW335i! just curious... why scratch it up? does it make the paint stick better or something? thanks again

e90AW335i · 05-05-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jdink

thanks for your reply e90AW335i! just curious... why scratch it up? does it make the paint stick better or something? thanks again

It makes the paint stick better....

If you dont want to scratch it up just use a couple coats of primer....

jdink · 05-05-2008, 02:18 PM

sounds good! i'll try to get this done tonight and post pictures later!

p.s. if i f up i'm blaming you

ElCapitan · 05-05-2008, 02:39 PM

This site might have what you are looking for.
http://www.autoplates.com/catalog/

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jdink Major 54 Rep 1,332 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	help painting a license plate frame matte black I just purchased a thin stainless steel license plate from from a local detailing store. It is "black" but when i put it on it gives off kind of a copper coloring to it. i'm thinking of painting it a matte black to match my matte black grills and was wondering if anyone could recommend a process or paint type to use. i was thinking of basically following the diy for turning chrome grills into matte black grills. any tips would be much appreciated! thanks! __________________
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