14cue

I've been thinking about painting my front grille black. I've seen it on many peeps rides here (most notably, FrankW's) and it looks smokin' hot!

My question for the people that have done it, what paint did you use? I’ll likely get a buddy to do it for free i just need to supply the paint and I don’t know where to start.

My car is metallic black.

I’m getting tired of the Star CL grille, time for a change just in time for summer.

drexappeal

Color matched my grille, but already have a few chips. Probably gonna re-paint at some point and install a clear bra.

14cue

Drex,

Chips already? what kind of paint did you use? I wonder if i can get a place to make this paint for me. I just need teh supplies, the work will be done for free.

rlee02135

cant paint over the chrome

best to sand and primer

any chance you guys know how to remove grille?
thanks

jtC320

to remove the grill...you simply pop up your hood and look around the grill area and you'll see couple screws...unscrew them and your set!

14cue

anyone know where i can pick up a set of plugin screws? they keep poping out.

and yes rlee02135, the chrome must come out.

anyway. i need to colour match this sucker and thats my road block at the moment.

C230K

It's carbon fiber tape, goes on easy, and cheap. I like it because it's easy to remove and it's different. Paint cost more and not easy to remove if you change your mind.
check it out.
http://www.stickersexpress.com/carbon_fiber.htm

rlee02135

Just kidding

I might do that to my CL grille from jerry when it comes.
might match my new c/f steering wheel and shift knob.

14cue

c230k,

that doesnt look too bad at all. i assume you cut it all up yourself?
doesnt look too easy, i'm not very krafty. :P

C230K

For the price it's worth a try. If I can do it at the age of 63, you should have no problem.

coin

This is a nice and cheap mod (bang for the buck folks )
Does it stick nicely and how long do you think it will take to start peeling/bubbling ?
Do you know if this will stick on the car's body ?

Thanks

C230K

The picture was taken 7 months ago,still looks new, in the hot Florida sun. Also added to
Wish I had my new Nikon D200 when I took these pics,would have been a lot better.

14cue

c230k,

how big of a sheet would yuou need to cover an OEM grille?
it would have to be pretty long thats for sure or you would have edges.

C230K

think I got the 30" x 4' the grill is about 28" across. You find some use for the extra. Goes on easy.
Give it a try.

14cue

most def!
i'll try it out and post pics if it works out :P
thanks buddy!