Black Front Grille Results: photos
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Black Front Grille Results: photos
Gents: recall a recent thread regarding black matte front grille, purchaseable via Ebay, as advertised here.
I love it. It is obviously a matter of personal taste, but I think it goes well against the one-of-a-kind-only-one-in-the-entire-universe Maroon Animal, and adds just a touch of "gangsta."
Here are some pics, including before and after.
The Grill is a fine product; good quality plastic, very even/professional flat black finish. I, Mr. "no can do dyi," installed it at my office parking lot in 15 minutes.
Thanks guys.
I love it. It is obviously a matter of personal taste, but I think it goes well against the one-of-a-kind-only-one-in-the-entire-universe Maroon Animal, and adds just a touch of "gangsta."
Here are some pics, including before and after.
The Grill is a fine product; good quality plastic, very even/professional flat black finish. I, Mr. "no can do dyi," installed it at my office parking lot in 15 minutes.
Thanks guys.
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http://tinyurl.com/3bbj3k
And here's another one currently listed for sale on eBay by the seller I bought mine from:
http://tinyurl.com/35ees3
I'm still happy with mine, too. Picture was posted in the original thread.
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Here's the thread where I originally mentioned this black grille:
http://tinyurl.com/3bbj3k
And here's another one currently listed for sale on eBay by the seller I bought mine from:
http://tinyurl.com/35ees3
I'm still happy with mine, too. Picture was posted in the original thread.
http://tinyurl.com/3bbj3k
And here's another one currently listed for sale on eBay by the seller I bought mine from:
http://tinyurl.com/35ees3
I'm still happy with mine, too. Picture was posted in the original thread.
Another quick question...since you've been drivin these past 2 weeks with it on...have you noticed any chippin of any sort?
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Gents: recall a recent thread regarding black matte front grille, purchaseable via Ebay, as advertised here.
I love it. It is obviously a matter of personal taste, but I think it goes well against the one-of-a-kind-only-one-in-the-entire-universe Maroon Animal, and adds just a touch of "gangsta."
Here are some pics, including before and after.
The Grill is a fine product; good quality plastic, very even/professional flat black finish. I, Mr. "no can do dyi," installed it at my office parking lot in 15 minutes.
Thanks guys.
I love it. It is obviously a matter of personal taste, but I think it goes well against the one-of-a-kind-only-one-in-the-entire-universe Maroon Animal, and adds just a touch of "gangsta."
Here are some pics, including before and after.
The Grill is a fine product; good quality plastic, very even/professional flat black finish. I, Mr. "no can do dyi," installed it at my office parking lot in 15 minutes.
Thanks guys.
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Gents: recall a recent thread regarding black matte front grille, purchaseable via Ebay, as advertised here.
I love it. It is obviously a matter of personal taste, but I think it goes well against the one-of-a-kind-only-one-in-the-entire-universe Maroon Animal, and adds just a touch of "gangsta."
Here are some pics, including before and after.
The Grill is a fine product; good quality plastic, very even/professional flat black finish. I, Mr. "no can do dyi," installed it at my office parking lot in 15 minutes.
Thanks guys.
I love it. It is obviously a matter of personal taste, but I think it goes well against the one-of-a-kind-only-one-in-the-entire-universe Maroon Animal, and adds just a touch of "gangsta."
Here are some pics, including before and after.
The Grill is a fine product; good quality plastic, very even/professional flat black finish. I, Mr. "no can do dyi," installed it at my office parking lot in 15 minutes.
Thanks guys.
Looks great.........
Now you need a matte black carbon fiber lip spoiler and matte black emblems to complete the package
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I've tried clearcoating. I even put so many coats on one time that it looked nasty and it will still eventually chip (only bad thing about SoCal!!). It is too bad we can't powdercoat them? Also, I thought there were special paints and clearcoats for these types of apps, no?
Since Stealth's deal fell apart, i am back in the hunt for a process. I want a 4 slat grill, first.
Since Stealth's deal fell apart, i am back in the hunt for a process. I want a 4 slat grill, first.
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Thanks, Mike.
What I did was start adding layer after layer. It got to where it was basically dripping and was no longer crystal clear. Still, one good rock and it was chipped. I think much of this is a curing issue, or finding the right kind of paint / clear.
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+88889
I even have an OEM Grill shaved out (leaving only the frame portion. I just need someone to fab something to go in the hole. I did a ghetto Chrysler 300 bling look and it was FUNKY!! But, I never bothered trying to paint it. How would one look that matched the lower mesh?
I even have an OEM Grill shaved out (leaving only the frame portion. I just need someone to fab something to go in the hole. I did a ghetto Chrysler 300 bling look and it was FUNKY!! But, I never bothered trying to paint it. How would one look that matched the lower mesh?
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Wonder if we got a starless CLS grille, and modified the slats to fit in the E class grille surround.... Hmmm, anyone know where i can purchase a cheap CLS starless grille, ill make something happen
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I've tried clearcoating. I even put so many coats on one time that it looked nasty and it will still eventually chip (only bad thing about SoCal!!). It is too bad we can't powdercoat them? Also, I thought there were special paints and clearcoats for these types of apps, no?
Since Stealth's deal fell apart, i am back in the hunt for a process. I want a 4 slat grill, first.
Since Stealth's deal fell apart, i am back in the hunt for a process. I want a 4 slat grill, first.
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I think I will do the same for now, until obsidian comes out with the new mod.
