Need Some Tips/Ideas Refurbishing a Pig Grill

[oldfj40]

The store I bought from (Canadian Tire,only in Canada eh)has a selection of mini rattle cans meant to match various auto makers colors.Of course they don't have anything specifically for our oldies but I chose GM silver sand thinking it would be close.It's actually too silver for a purist but if you're the only Pig in the area no-one would notice.The black is Tremclad (like Rustoleum) and the clear is made by Dupli-color.Not sure if the clear is available in the U.S. but it goes on great.The primer I used is just a non acrylic rattle can.

At the same time I straightened and painted my front bumper black.Not only does it all look great but the Pig has never run better and I've noticed a greatly improved fuel ecomomy.

 

[Pighead]

At the same time I straightened and painted my front bumper black.Not only does it all look great but the Pig has never run better and I've noticed a greatly improved fuel ecomomy.

You'll notice that Pigs always respond very favorably to any attention. Even cosmetic attention. Working on any little part on your Pig yields performance and mileage improvements. This is just another example of 'Cruiser Karma. The Pig seems more sensitive than the 40 series. Don't know about 25s and 45s. The 100 and 200 series seem almost devoid of soul. Jury is still out on the 80 series. Notice the examples of 'Cruiser Karma, give silent thanks to the Goddesses. But do not count on it. Nothing sours 'Cruiser Karma like overconfidence.
You may also notice that your Pig seems to stand a little taller, look a little prouder after a wrenching session. Nothing to be alarmed about, perfectly normal.

 

[mtrdud]

Grill

Yeah, a Pig does seem to respond well to a little extra attention. My 40 has been jealous lately also since I have been attending to the 55's needs lately. I think I'll take the 40 out for a spin this weekend and try to make ammends.

 

[nuclearlemon]

The 100 and 200 series seem almost devoid of soul. Jury is still out on the 80 series. .

I've found the answer on the 80 series

https://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-events-expeditions/175831-cruise-moab-2008-a-6.html

 

[RHINO]

i have found an easy way to paint raised letters is with a sponge, not a regular sponge but a very fine sponge, most craft places will have it. i like to cut it to a square just bigger than the letter and dip it in paint then touch it to the letter to recieve the paint. think of it like a blank stamp.

 

[1973Guppie]

I like the silver all hammered look, did the piggies come stock with the black background, even if so I think I will stick with the all silver look......