I dismantled my 250S grill and sandblasted all the insides of the little squares. Couldn't figure out a better solution.

It came out very clean!
But now, the front was fairly pitted. Unfortunately, the only access I had to a blast cabinet big enough to accomadate this shell, had sand in it instead of the preferred glass bead.

Oh well, I just had at the front with the palm sander!
Came out great too, got it nice and shiny.

Then covered everything in clear lacquer.

While it was apart, I took the time to beat out the dents in the grill with a rubber mallet.

The picture is crummy (low res digital) , but you can see the reflection of light coming off the polished grill.

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Ed
1981 300CD (Benzina)
1968 250 S (Gina) 266,000 miles!
1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Guido)
1976 Jaguar XJS-saved a V-12 from the chevy curse, what a great engine!
1988 Cadillac Eldorado (better car than you might think!)
1988 Yamaha Venture (better than a Wing!)
1977 Suzuki GS750B
1976 Yamaha XS 650 (sold)
1991 Suzuki GSX1100G (Shafty Gixser)
1981 Yamaha VX920RH (Euro "Virago")
Solex Moped
1975 Dodge P/U camper


"Time spent in the company of a cat, a beer, and this forum, is not time wasted!"

Even with the low res it looks fantastic!