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I know that It would have been nice if there was a short how to, when I went tot go do my grill. Therefore I am writing one up. I hope this helps/encourages others to get rid of the chrome. 
First Read Brad White's How to on how to remove the grill.
[URL="http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161006
Link TO IT^^^^^^
Next get some reletivley fine grit sand paper and start sanding the chrome, making sure to avoid the actual for logo on the front if you do not intend to paint over that.
Clean the grill using rubbing alchool and a cloth perferably microfiber. So there is no pieces of cloth left behind.
Now get some painters tape and newspaper. Start taping off everything you do not intend to paint. For me that was the Ford emblem, and the mesh grill and the top that is inside, when you open the hood. Make sure to do a good job taping, you dont want any paint getting to the wrong spot.
I then gave it one more wipe down to get off any oil that was on my hands that may have transfered during the taping.
Next start with primer. Go slow, light coats.
I used Krylon paint for interior and exterior metals.
Once the whole grill has been primered with a couple different layers. (I did three).
Let dry for about an hour. Than take it and very lightly sand it a little more. Chrome is a difficult thing to paint to so time and care are needed.
Once Sanded again clean it up using same method as above.
Than do another two light coats of primer.
Alow Time to dry. (15 to 20 minutes should be fine)
Now start with the black. I once again used the krylon metal paint. I used a flat black for my grill.
Same as before light coats. Spray evenly. You do not want it to run. Back and forth till the whole grill is black.
Wait ten minutes inbetween coats to allow for the paint to start drying.
I did not use a clear coat (I wanted very flat Black) So I did about 8-10 coats of the flat black paint.
Once all painted, allow about two hours for the paint to really dry and harden before removing the tape or re-installing.
Once all dry remove the tape.
And then re-install the grill. Now you will have a completly custom look to the front of your 2008/2008 Focus.
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First Read Brad White's How to on how to remove the grill.
[URL="http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161006
Link TO IT^^^^^^

Next get some reletivley fine grit sand paper and start sanding the chrome, making sure to avoid the actual for logo on the front if you do not intend to paint over that.
Clean the grill using rubbing alchool and a cloth perferably microfiber. So there is no pieces of cloth left behind.
Now get some painters tape and newspaper. Start taping off everything you do not intend to paint. For me that was the Ford emblem, and the mesh grill and the top that is inside, when you open the hood. Make sure to do a good job taping, you dont want any paint getting to the wrong spot.
I then gave it one more wipe down to get off any oil that was on my hands that may have transfered during the taping.
Next start with primer. Go slow, light coats.
I used Krylon paint for interior and exterior metals.
Once the whole grill has been primered with a couple different layers. (I did three).

Let dry for about an hour. Than take it and very lightly sand it a little more. Chrome is a difficult thing to paint to so time and care are needed.
Once Sanded again clean it up using same method as above.
Than do another two light coats of primer.
Alow Time to dry. (15 to 20 minutes should be fine)
Now start with the black. I once again used the krylon metal paint. I used a flat black for my grill.
Same as before light coats. Spray evenly. You do not want it to run. Back and forth till the whole grill is black.
Wait ten minutes inbetween coats to allow for the paint to start drying.
I did not use a clear coat (I wanted very flat Black) So I did about 8-10 coats of the flat black paint.

Once all painted, allow about two hours for the paint to really dry and harden before removing the tape or re-installing.

Once all dry remove the tape.

And then re-install the grill. Now you will have a completly custom look to the front of your 2008/2008 Focus.


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