GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Chromed my grille!!!

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Old 03-09-03 | 02:41 PM
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Originally posted by vaki2
I went to home depot and bought Strip-X STIPPER, by Klean Strip. Their are several ones, I bought the 30min one, and it is a thick brushable paste. Its a red can. I also got a artist brush. Went home and removed the grill. Used the brush and I only applied it only on the front of the teh grill. I waited probably 10 min, and you can see the paint coming off. I used a paper towel to remove the paint. Washed the grill with soap and water, and viola. Bling Bling, nice gromed grill. Put it back on. I keep getting compliments from this mod. Cost $7, satisfaction, priceless

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vaki/rominl,

i'm a novice to do-it-yourself modifications, and am highly interested in chroming my existing gs300 grill asap. i've read the instructions for using the various gel paint removers noted here, and feel comfortable about doing it myself, but can either of you instruct me on how to properly remove my grill and reinstall it once i'm done?

(i'm also a novice to this site, so apologies if this question has been asked and answered in a previous thread.)

thanks,

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Old 03-09-03 | 02:51 PM
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Wow. What an old thread. Anyway, try looking here for some info about removing the grille.

Grill Removal

The DIY is easy so no need to get a grille from that site. Just look at the FAQ for grille removal. Pretty straightforward actually.

Good luck.

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Old 03-09-03 | 03:03 PM
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Just remove 2-10mm bolts that hold the latch, then remove 5-10mm nuts that hold the grill. Then remove the phillip head screw that hold the "L" emblem. Oh, and welcome to CL.
Old 03-09-03 | 03:06 PM
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thanks to you both for the quick response! and i apologize for bringing up an old thread.
Old 03-09-03 | 03:22 PM
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The previous post inspired me to make the most of the first decent day in NJ and strip the grill. Went to home depot bought the same stuff as the above post and within 15 minutes it was stripped.
The results are unbelievable...check it out for yourself

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Old 03-09-03 | 03:24 PM
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Old 03-10-03 | 03:34 AM
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does this work for the RX grill???

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Old 03-10-03 | 06:56 PM
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Mumbles,

I have a 1990 Ls400 and I was wondering if you would know if the grill on my LS is like your GS grill with being all chrome and just painted in the insert? I would like to make my grill all chrome also.
Old 03-11-03 | 01:18 PM
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Originally posted by Jackco711
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THIS IS SUPER HOT!

I went to www.KleanStrip.com and found the Strip-X Stripper http://www.kleanstrip.com/products/kleanstrip/sx6.htm Can someone confirm this is it?

Thanks,

I'm going to strip my grill tomorrow after work! (Dag. this sounds gay... but whatever, I'm excited about this first, cheapest and easiest MOD I will be doing tomorrow!) Pictures will be posted asap!


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Old 03-11-03 | 01:36 PM
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Looks good did the same tomine. I got the tip from this site in that do it yourself page. People ask me
who done it for me. Lot of work took me a couple of hours.
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Chuck,

Yes that is the stuff I used. It worked excellent!

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