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Subject:Re: Removing Silver Grille Paint?
From:The Bus Depot
Date:Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:06:08 -0500

> Hi all.  I have a 1984 GL with the original (as far as I know...) grille.
> I've decided that I like the "all black" look better than the silver trim
> that is on the grille now.  I've tried a few chemicals to remove the paint
> (lacquer thinner, some other substances that I know paint doesn't like,
> etc.), but none seem to work really well for this job.

I just sprayed mine with flat-black paint.  Right over the existing finish
(after cleaning it).  Looks great.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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