old faded grille - how to bring life back?

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old faded grille - how to bring life back?

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Hi

I have acquired another grille for my van as mine is held on with zip ties at the bottom, but its quite old and faded.
what have people done in the past to revitalize the look? or is it just a case of respraying it?

any tips greatly appreciated!
1988 1.9 DG, 4 speed Tin top with double sliders.

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I just sprayed mine with some black Plastikote after a clean.

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I gave mine a light sandblasting and sprayed with matt black.
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Satin black
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Definitely not gloss!
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cheers guys, gave it a goodl ol clean and a coat of satin black, looks pretty nice now :)
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