Chrome Front Grill
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Originally posted by GS Doug
I'm thinking about doing this myself. Just out of curiosity, how easy is the chrome to remove if I don't like the look of it in person?
I'm thinking about doing this myself. Just out of curiosity, how easy is the chrome to remove if I don't like the look of it in person?
and it doesn't leave a sticky residue either
I promise you do the entire grill...all of it not just a couple of peices, and you won't want to pull it off!!!!
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Houston,
WE HAVE CHROME...
I put the chrome on my GS's grill last evening...
I waste no time when it comes to important things like this...
It was easy...
Only took me about an hour and a half, but only b/c I wanted to take my time.
I did take the grill off, so I could chill in the A/C.
And I bought about 4 packages of Chrome Door Trim for a grand total of $11.97 at Trak Auto...
It looks so sweet on the front of my GS
It definately sets off the other chrome detailing that is on the front of the car. Looks like I spent about $250+ on chrome.
So much sparkle, that I think it makes the GS stand out even more. If that is even possible. I think every GS owner should take on such an easy upgrade.
Thanks again for all those who helped.
WE HAVE CHROME...
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I put the chrome on my GS's grill last evening...
I waste no time when it comes to important things like this...
It was easy...
Only took me about an hour and a half, but only b/c I wanted to take my time.
I did take the grill off, so I could chill in the A/C.
And I bought about 4 packages of Chrome Door Trim for a grand total of $11.97 at Trak Auto...
It looks so sweet on the front of my GS
It definately sets off the other chrome detailing that is on the front of the car. Looks like I spent about $250+ on chrome.
So much sparkle, that I think it makes the GS stand out even more. If that is even possible. I think every GS owner should take on such an easy upgrade.
Thanks again for all those who helped.
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Wow i just finished mine
looks like i came in 6th ?? 7th place... lol ouch my thumb is sorta num and stinging (is that a word) @ the moment but wow the grill looks awsome
very very happy . bling bling
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Some people dont recognize it though. They know that something is different but they cant tell what. I guess only the car enthusiasts can tell
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Originally posted by GS Doug
One other question- is the 2001 grill easy to apply the chrome to? I think I read somewhere that the 2001 grill was new.
One other question- is the 2001 grill easy to apply the chrome to? I think I read somewhere that the 2001 grill was new.
GOOD LUCK!!
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I have a 2001, and the thin chrome strips didn't work, it sucks. I am not sure if they make bigger chrome strips but it doesn't work on the 2001. its too thick. ohh well maybe something else will work.
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I have a 2001 and it worked perfectly for me. I bought my strips at WalMart; they are Bell Door Edge Guards (chrome). I bought 3 packages for $8, and had no problems. I didn't need to take off the grill to get a good fit, either.
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On '98, the ribs are not the same height all the way. [Top and bottom 1" is about .2" higher than than the mid portion]. When you Chrome it, how do you compensate for it. Does the tape meet the tape and you get a portion with NO plastic grill backing? Do you loose rigidity in the middle?
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Originally posted by salimshah
On '98, the ribs are not the same height all the way. [Top and bottom 1" is about .2" higher than than the mid portion]. When you Chrome it, how do you compensate for it. Does the tape meet the tape and you get a portion with NO plastic grill backing? Do you loose rigidity in the middle?
Salim
On '98, the ribs are not the same height all the way. [Top and bottom 1" is about .2" higher than than the mid portion]. When you Chrome it, how do you compensate for it. Does the tape meet the tape and you get a portion with NO plastic grill backing? Do you loose rigidity in the middle?
Salim
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Man i really need to take some pictures of my car!!
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