In a message dated 98-10-30 12:20:28 EST, verb@TCA.NET writes:

<< The grill on my 84 Westy is looking all old and faded, and yet it's in good
 shape and isn't cracked or anything. Is there any way I can revive it?
 Specifically, I was wondering if I could (don't laugh) spray paint it flat
 black or something similar. Would this work, and if it would work, would it
 look good? Would the paint need to be heat resistant because the radiator's
 behind it? Has anyone ever tried this or is there another (obvious) solution
 that I'm overlooking?
  >>

use any good quality semi-gloss, or satin finish black spray paint.
i used rustoleum satin black on my lower rad grille, and it looks great.

chris