Black front grill
12-31-08, 06:50 PM
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Black front grill
How can you get the front grill to be black? I came across this but it looks pricey...http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...d=197414&all=Y I dont like the chrome at all & I have a black IS so I want to black it out. Also how can you get the rear lights blacked out as well?
01-01-09, 12:22 PM
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Any reputable local car shops can do it...
How can you get the front grill to be black? I came across this but it looks pricey...http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...d=197414&all=Y I dont like the chrome at all & I have a black IS so I want to black it out. Also how can you get the rear lights blacked out as well?
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01-01-09, 03:36 PM
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I was checkin out changing the grille too, i noticed that their is the grille surround which i wanted to change and then the actual grille, pretty hefty price tag, is there any parts we can purchase and then just spray paint ourselves?
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2 months ago I had my buddy (who owns a body shop) paint the grill surround and the chrome window trim for me on my ISF. As mentioned previously, he said the key is to prime with a real good adhesion promoter or else it won't be durable. I'm very happy with the look and had it all done for cheaper than buying the advertised black grill. With all this said, I already have had to touch it up the surround due to a rock chip ( I think it would have left a mark no matter whether it was chrome, painted, powdercoated, etc...). If I had it to do over again, I think I would have at least had the surround wrapped in the clear bra material for added durability.
01-01-09, 10:40 PM
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2 months ago I had my buddy (who owns a body shop) paint the grill surround and the chrome window trim for me on my ISF. As mentioned previously, he said the key is to prime with a real good adhesion promoter or else it won't be durable. I'm very happy with the look and had it all done for cheaper than buying the advertised black grill. With all this said, I already have had to touch it up the surround due to a rock chip ( I think it would have left a mark no matter whether it was chrome, painted, powdercoated, etc...). If I had it to do over again, I think I would have at least had the surround wrapped in the clear bra material for added durability.
I don't see why it would affect resale too much.
01-01-09, 11:48 PM
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I got quoted for $75 just to paint the grill bezel. How difficult is it to do it yourself with a spray can? I am thinking of doing this myself but not sure how it a black grill will look on SGM..? Any suggestions?
01-02-09, 01:52 AM
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Ok..to clear up the spray can option!
[QUOTE=smokyis350;4127919]I got quoted for $75
3 words, DON'T DO IT!
Get it done professionally!
3 words, DON'T DO IT!
Get it done professionally!
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