Front grill removal and painting

[clarry69]

Morning
I want to take off the front grills and give them a paint.
Do they just unscrew off?
Are the fixing clips reusable or do I need to buy new?
It's a Caravelle so originally had chrome outer edge, can I rub this down and paint it black?
Do I need to prime or is it just wasting time?
Any tips/hints on how to do it will be appreciated.
Ta

[CovKid]

Yes you can reuse clips on lower front (three screws). Upper grill you just turn screw to unclip. Yes you can run fown (800 about right) and spray.

[Oldiebut goodie]

If you have access to one - a light sand blast is good preparation for using matt black spray. Gets into all the little corners that you can't by hand.

[clarry69]

Thanks people, will be rubbing them down this afternoon then!

[what2do]

Local blasting people will usually charge a tenner to do a grill. The best form of prep possible and requires zero elbow grease

[what2do]

Oops, obg is on the same wave length!

[Gusbang]

I used Satin black on mine after a quick rub down with some wet and dry, came up a treat.

[clarry69]

All done
Took them off and washed them in warm soapy water
Rubbed them down with sandpaper then dusted off
Spray-painted with black satin from the poundshop - 2 tins
Within 2 hours all dry and back on the van
Finish is brilliant, I am well happy with them
All for £2 lol