DIY: 98-00 Blacked out grille (5 pictures; 835KB)
07-10-08, 11:11 AM
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Thanks, man. They are Work VS-xx's. If you are looking for a grille, you should keep an eye on the 2nd gen. classifieds. Grilles are listed from time to time. Good luck finding one!
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Oh **** man i just bought new caps for my work vs-xx too! the centers were messed up just like that what compund did you use??!!
-david!
Oh and btw i wish I did a write up as well i had my "blacked-out" grille on my car a while back when i was all stock back in 04!! ive got to dig up some pics of mine!!
07-10-08, 03:13 PM
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Here is a post I made on Honda-tech.
I polished my Work VS-xx centercaps last night.
They looked terrible:
400 grit sanding:
600 grit:
800 grit:
1000 grit:
2000 grit:
Polishes and pad(s):
Final result:
07-10-08, 07:54 PM
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This looks great! nice work. i would love to see some sunlight shoots if you have any.
Here you go:
07-10-08, 09:14 PM
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nice work!
i think only black cars could get away with it looking so clean. the all black just flows so well
OT, excellent work on those caps
if mine ever get that bad, i'm shipping them to you for good do-over
07-11-08, 01:48 AM
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I'm diggin' that new look. I have to agree with 4tvings that it looks best on black cars. I've seen some on silver cars and it's just to contrasting.
07-11-08, 06:28 AM
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Here you go:
Stunning. That looks so clean.
07-11-08, 07:59 AM
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you def know how to keep your ride clean! love it!
07-11-08, 08:05 AM
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Thanks, guys. The car hasn't been washed in a month. I daily drive it. However, I detailed it the last time I washed it.
07-11-08, 08:35 AM
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looks wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better then the ebay grille
jesus, how do you gs guys keep your car so pristine!?
07-11-08, 08:38 AM
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i think its awesome ! love it !
07-11-08, 08:52 AM
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Like the new grille..
I can't get over how clean your GS is... LOL..
07-11-08, 12:09 PM
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07-11-08, 01:46 PM
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Thanks, guys. The car hasn't been washed in a month. I daily drive it. However, I detailed it the last time I washed it.
Dang.... every night?? No wonder I've never seen photos of your car when it's dirty. That folks, is true GS love.
07-12-08, 04:52 PM
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Dang.... every night?? No wonder I've never seen photos of your car when it's dirty. That folks, is true GS love.
I just do this every night, "I quick detail it everytime it pull into the garage for the night.
Poorboy's Quick detail + (plus) works wonders!"
09-01-08, 08:32 AM
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nice ride..i think im going to do this to my grill
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