Hanger Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'm planning to paint the chrome trim only, and think it'll be a PITA to tape up the plastic parts. Wondering if i should i take off the emblem and the chrome wing and spray paint everything? ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frathouse87 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I would say just take off the emblem and wings, and just get everything! That is what I think I am going to do one of these days. Just apply the wings and emblem and bam, unique look... However, how do they come off? screws? Glue? zac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 after you take off the grill you'll see 2 screws holding each chrome wing, and tape for badge ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frathouse87 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 The front emblem is only held on with tape? Zac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 The front emblem is only held on with tape? Zac strong adhesive ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frathouse87 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'd hope so Zac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjing Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 nice job on the grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Thanks for the compliments. About the tape holding on the badge... it's 3m double sided adhesive and once you try getting it off, you won't worry too much about it coming off on accident. It's REALLY on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSPRO Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Looks good, I was going to redo my stock grill like that ,but ended up with an RBS. Amy 04 FXT vf39 5mt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 anyone know where to pick up "plasti-kote"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zennoodle Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 anyone know where to pick up "plasti-kote"? any hardware store. edit: oh wait...try an auto store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Looks good. I did the same painted chrome surround with my JDM spec.B grille. The front emblem is only held on with tape? Zac My rear spoiler is only held on by double-sided (3M) tape. -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 any hardware store. edit: oh wait...try an auto store. not at Pep boys or Autozone. not too many other choices around here. I can't even find it on line anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 So, initially I didn't scuff the chrome ring enough and the paint was chipping. I just redid it. I really scuffed it this time and used black primer instead of the grey paint. Looks better (better match) and no chips so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Yeah Im not totally happy with my DIY mesh RBS ripoff. Im gonna pick up another OEM and do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phamilton Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Cliff, how long has it been since you redid the grill? What did you use to scuff the chrome ring? And finally, what primer did you use? Any pics with the primer? I have been wanting to do this but don't want to create a maintenance nightmare. I drive back and forth across Denver daily so I worry about all the crap on I-25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Cliff, how long has it been since you redid the grill? What did you use to scuff the chrome ring? And finally, what primer did you use? Any pics with the primer? I have been wanting to do this but don't want to create a maintenance nightmare. I drive back and forth across Denver daily so I worry about all the crap on I-25. It's only been a month since redoing it, but I'm pretty sure that it's not going to chip. I scuffed the ring the first time with a dremel attachement that was sort of like a scotchbrite pad. This time, I did it with one that was a pretty coarse sandpaper. I'll have to take new pics and see what brand primer it was. Should be able to do that later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Does the chrome actually come off, down to a dull gray plastic? Or did you not sand it enough to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Does the chrome actually come off, down to a dull gray plastic? Or did you not sand it enough to do that? Dull gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Even though you can see them on your pics, those vertical supports, (8 of em?), piss me off. You think the wings would still be supported if I dremeled those out? I just put in an order from my dealer for another grille to experiment on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 And finally, what primer did you use? Any pics with the primer? Duplicolor paintable primer (black) http://clem.mscd.edu/~mcquiggc/repaint.jpg Sorry it's so dirty, but I wasn't going to go wash it just for this snapshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I have thought about doing this for a while now. I really like how it looks on yours cliff. I also thought about painting the wings black in addition to the outer trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 I also thought about painting the wings black in addition to the outer trim. Quick photoshop says....not bad. http://clem.mscd.edu/~mcquiggc/blackwings.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. pepper Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I am definitely going to do exactly what you did Cliff, paint the chrome surround black, and leave the wings chrome. How different do you think it will look on my '06 with the chrome headlights? From the pictures I think I can tell you've got an '05, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 I do have an '05. I think the mod will look just as good with the chrome headlights since you're keeping the wings chrome. I think it just makes the grill opening look a little larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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