jlopez3983

Hey guys, first official thread here. Just wanted to find out from everyone here if they paint their entire front grilles black or do they leave it the color from OEM, and just paint the chrome area around it? Not sure which way I should go. Pictures and everything would be helpful if you have it. I searched

geigerbran

It's tedious but taking the time to mask off the chrome and only dip the crome is the way to go IMO. Or you could take it to a local vinyl shop and have it done that way.

jlopez3983

If anything i would remove the chrome piece then vinyl it. My question is do people paint their grilles black since its like a gun metal look?

doodlebug

Most (if not all) only dip/wrap the chrome surround piece and leave the grille as is. Here's a good link to show pictures on different colors.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...the-grill.html

jlopez3983

Awesome thanks man, The one white 3IS on the bottom looks like they have the grille done also.. not sure what to do.. Maybe i'll start off with the chrome and move from there.

doodlebug

To me, the grille is so close to black that it's not worth the trouble of removing and painting it true black. I'm sure I'd break a tab or two (or whatever holds it). Here's mine up close. It is vinyl wrapped, but once it chips all to hell, I'll just plastidip it.

jlopez3983

That looks pretty sweet. Thanks for the pictures!! I'll probably wind up just doing this and see how I like the outcome.

bob4256

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Wrap the grill surround with vinvyl, plastidip makes it look cheap

IreneIS350

I'm with Bob! Definitely wrap it. We drive a Luxury Lexus...quality is key.

Dramire3

Has anyone gotten it painted by a body shop? My 3is is black with black painted oem wheels. My front bumper is damaged and will soon be painted. Wondering what it will look like if i just ask body shop to color match the grill surround black.