HansGT Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Ok, been toying with the idea of painting the center chrome section of the stock grill matte charcoal/black to match the surrounding plastic. Some will say..just buy one of the many mesh grills available. Well, I'm cheap and my $$$ is going for other mods. Anyway, here's a pic (photoshop) of what I'm thinking of doing. What do you think? Also, got some questions. Now I want to keep my current grill incase I don't like the end result....so I need to purchase as stock grill (again cheap) or does anyone know if just the chrome pieces on either side of the Suby emblem are removable? Perhaps I could just purchase those. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrownBoy Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I believe the wings themselves are in fact removable. I say the less chrome the better. Just do the hack job on the grile.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I like the idea and I think it looks good in the chop. I just have this weird feeling it will look odd in person.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 I believe the wings themselves are in fact removable. I say the less chrome the better. Just do the hack job on the grile.... hmmm....need to get the part numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 The wings are removable. I am in the process of painting my entire grille minus the emblem.. I'll take a picture of my sexy primer grille and post it up tonight If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 subscribes, gfxdave99, can you post a link to your pictures in this thread so I find it? Thanks. I am also considering different grill options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I used plasti-kote black metalic flake spray paint on my grill wings. The color is a close match to that of the interior parts of the grill. Each wing is held in place by two small screws in back. You'll have to rough them up a bit with a little light sanding to get the paint to adhere properly. While the parts list shows the wings separate from the whole grill, it doesn't list a separate part number for them. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Misc%20Legacy/grill_wings0012.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Riverside%20Townes%20Legacy/DSCN04652.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Riverside%20Townes%20Legacy/DSCN04672.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 that would look even better on the silver I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I used plasti-kote black metalic flake spray paint on my grill wings. The color is a close match to that of the interior parts of the grill. Each wing is held in place by two small screws in back. You'll have to rough them up a bit with a little light sanding to get the paint to adhere properly. While the parts list shows the wings separate from the whole grill, it doesn't list a separate part number for them. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Misc%20Legacy/grill_wings0012.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Riverside%20Townes%20Legacy/DSCN04652.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Riverside%20Townes%20Legacy/DSCN04672.jpg and i think you did a great job on this, and the grille especially pimp on your car ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I saw someone else paint just the chrome on the grill (wings & surround) body color. They had a bodyshop do it and it cost $50. Looked nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 mines done in satin black. 4 coats. I'm about to take it to another member next month and have him hack it up and put the mesh look on it. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 can you post up pix? ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I used plasti-kote black metalic flake spray paint on my grill wings. The color is a close match to that of the interior parts of the grill. Each wing is held in place by two small screws in back. You'll have to rough them up a bit with a little light sanding to get the paint to adhere properly. While the parts list shows the wings separate from the whole grill, it doesn't list a separate part number for them. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Misc%20Legacy/grill_wings0012.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Riverside%20Townes%20Legacy/DSCN04652.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b380/TRS60586/Riverside%20Townes%20Legacy/DSCN04672.jpg i did this to the whole grille, and did the headlight housings to match...sincei have gunmetal rims, they all go quite good together Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 can you post up pix? here you go: http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aldouse2/legacy/cLo_leggy/5.jpg also did the lip on the back tail gate. also have the STI lip on it now:icon_bigg 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorrisj Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 +1 for hacking it up.... and i have the chrome winglets if you want... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/bmorrisj/Legacy%20Meets/parts/blkgrill.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 bmorrisj, PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 can you unscrew the wings without taking the grill off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 can you unscrew the wings without taking the grill off? two small phillips head screws on each side. think they are a little hard to see without taking the grill off. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 can you unscrew the wings without taking the grill off? Take the grill off ,it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Can you guys post a walkthrough or some sorts with how to paint the stock grille? Thank you ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2point5GT Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I like this "taking the Chevy looking wings off" idea. Is it possible to still put the mesh backthere? I'd just paint the chrome around the grill to match the body color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 lookie lookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SactoPete Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I did this a few weeks ago, before I saw this thread.... I like the blacked-out look too. It's really an easy thing to do. The grille pops off in about 30 seconds, the wings another 30. Just sanded down with 400 grit, primed with plastic adhesion promoter, and painted with some random black paint I had laying around... 3-4 coats. Looks great on my BSM car, IMHO - very subtle. I'll take some pics and post when I get the chance... Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 aww damn painting the chrome wings is much easier than painting the chrome surroud (which i plan to do) ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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