Ram front end color match(help)

[RamRebelSteel]

So I'm planning on color matching the front end of my Rebel but my local painter told me to order a "smooth" front end valance or what ever you would call this part above the grill. Does anyone know if the ones from other trims would fit on the rebel?

 

[Shanesrt8]

yes. one from a big horn and laramie would work

 

[PorBoy]

I ordered mine to have painted to match my truck color and that’s the one that was sent to me.

 

[RamRebelSteel]

yes. one from a big horn and laramie would work

Thanks!

I ordered mine to have painted to match my truck color and that’s the one that was sent to me.

Would you happen to have the part number?

 

[ake11]

part # 6BT18TZZAI

 

[apexodus]

What is the issue with painting the one currently on your truck?

 

[RamRebelSteel]

part # 6BT18TZZAI

Thanks!

What is the issue with painting the one currently on your truck?

When it has texture the paint doesnt stick very well and if you sand it the plastic wont absorb the paint very well either due to the pores of the plastic. That's what my local shop told me anyways.

 

[Neurobit]

Thanks!

When it has texture the paint doesnt stick very well and if you sand it the plastic wont absorb the paint very well either due to the pores of the plastic. That's what my local shop told me anyways.

If they sand and prime it correctly, paint should adhere to the plastic w/o issues. People do it all the time.

 

[PorBoy]

I purchased a new one as I wanted to keep my chrome ( fake ) one just in case. So I also ordered a plain one and have had no regrets.

 

[Neurobit]

I purchased a new one as I wanted to keep my chrome ( fake ) one just in case. So I also ordered a plain one and have had no regrets.

“NO REGERTS”...

 

[rnoggle]

Mine were the original black textured plastic. Sanded and painted with spray cans to match my maximum steel body color.

Also painted the hood vents to match.

Been about 10,000 miles and still looks like new.

 

[Zeeya]

If they sand and prime it correctly, paint should adhere to the plastic w/o issues. People do it all the time.

Yes they do, remember the Chevy Avalanche? They had to sand the lower side panels and the back side boxes and bed covers and prime it with a special primer. I have seen some very nice ones done like that.