Painting a grill guard...on the cheap

[Submariner]

My friend has a matte black grill guard on his 95' 4Runner.  As you may imagine, the paint in parts has worn down to the bare metal, and it is even rusting in some parts.

Rather than bringing it to a shop (who charged 300!  ) can he and I do a DIY job?  Most of the paint is fine, and seeing as the grill guard is split up, I figured the paint in the effected area could be removed without much hassle.  The rust, though present, is surface only (I think) and isn't terrible extensive.

Any advice on how to go about this?

[Rupert]

'95? Rattle can that shit.

[S204STi]

Scotch brite, rust coverting primer, and a glossy one-coat solution is how I would recommend it.  ChrisV might have some innovative ideas.

[Cookie Monster]

Do what I did... sand down the rust and whatnot and rattle can it.

Though I just primered it and now it's kind of washing off in the rain...

[Eye of the Tiger]

Herculiner + grille = HERCULGRILLE

[Submariner]

Neither of us have any power tools.

Old fashioned elbow grease?

So, i'm guessing, sand it down, throw on some primer, then hit it with the finest $3.99 rustoulem Matte Black we have?

[Rupert]

Yes, elbow grease. Unless you want to buy a sander.