"Bare-Metal Foil": I never tried this on anything else but the plastic kits that the poduct was designed for, but why shouldn't it work on your grill? If it is just a matter of covering some small scratches? Of course, you would have to seal it with clear paint to protect it. Have a look here:
http://www.f1specialties.com/main/accessories/fa.php
It really looks like real chrome when used on kits.

I like Max's advice though, or was it the Rolling Stones: Paint It Black. This was in fact the original look of the European GLT, so 'pimping' has very little to do with it:




Erling.

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My 240 Page

I thought I would see if you are still reading this post of yours.. I painted my grill flat black and it looks real mean with the charcole flip flop paint on the body,,I did not paint the other trim around the lights or anywhere else for that matter..If I remember corrrectly there was a black grill on one of the models,, check the pic library for some shots of different grills
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Max..1989 244 DL 5 Spd., Bilstein HD, Turbo Swaybars, Poly Bushings all round, Turbo Wheels, Black leather interior, Electric mirrors, LED dash and gauge lights.

Yeah, either Home Depot or Lowes got the stuff...Chrome Spray paint. Or you can paint the grill all flat black. I did it and it looks dialed.
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92 240 2.3 L with a Borla! 101,000 Miles and More

You're not going to get the same shiny factory finished chrome from a spray can. The so called "chrome paint" is about as shiny as aluminum. If that's what you're after, it'll suffice.

To duplicate the factory finish, it'll need to be stripped and sent out to have the coating vapor deposited.

Personally, I'd just paint it black. :)

-- Kane
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Blossom II -'91 745Ti/M46 ... Bubbles -'74 144GL/BW35 ... Buttercup -'86 245GL/AW70
The Wayback Machine -'64 P220/M40 ... The ParaBox -'90 745GL/AW70