collegemt Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 I used Rust Oleum gloss black paint, about 4 coats The emblem might need to be tweaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Looks great man!! Oh, and how'd you end up mounting the emblem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 I ended up JB welding some wire to the back the emblem and then used the wires to mount the grill on the mesh by twisting the wires around the mesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paycer Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 collegmt, Nice! That looks very cool and based on those results I think I might do this to my grille. By the way, just to get a feel for that mesh painted in black black, could you pretty please post a picture of the grille with the sun shining on it as opposed to it being in the shade? I'm just curious what the worst case visual scenario would look like. Excellent job though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 MT - Cool, that should hold up well also. Paycer - I think it will just shine with the rest of the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paycer Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 ^ I guess what I meant was does anything behind the mesh stand out? For example when people cut the center pillar out of the STi grille, you can see the trunk latch mechanism that normally is hidden behind the plastic. I was just curious what can be seen when it's bathed in light with those chrome wings out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 OIC... Good point. Pics in the sun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 So i painted the mesh black and added the emblem: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2962000-2962999/2962064_74_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2962000-2962999/2962064_76_full.jpg That my friend looks phenomenal. Great Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Looks great! one of the reasons I've never really considered doing the 05 RBS style grill is because the mesh is so far back in the girll I think it makes it look funny. By putting yours in FRONT yours looks worlds better. Your subaru logo looks like its belt line is a little high in the above pictures tho btw. and yes I am aware that its like that stock but if you remove the "wings" then it needs to be centered imo. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The grill looks great! I'm going to try it out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Your subaru logo looks like its belt line is a little high in the above pictures tho btw. and yes I am aware that its like that stock but if you remove the "wings" then it needs to be centered imo. I was thinking the same thing. It does look great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks for all the somments, I will tweak the emblem later today and i will post pics in the sun. It is a bit see through in the sun, but i think i might paint the radiator so that isn't a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I tried to get my grill off from the back, where are the screw? I've only found two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 There was another thread that had this... lemme try to dig it up for you. BTW: OT: Are those taillight films on your 08? Where'd you get em'? Please send me a high-res version of that pic in your avatar or PM a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 I tried to get my grill off from the back, where are the screw? I've only found two. Ther are 6 screw total on the back. Two on the bottom about 3 inches from center, Two on each corner and 2 on the sides (these one are difficult to find but they are there) So i recentered the emblem and took a picture in the sun. The sun is straight up in the sky right now, best i could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I did it myself with static tint. I have to get new pics, my pics are to big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Grill screw locations with pics: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82431&page=2 Post #17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Lamin-x sells them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 So i recentered the emblem and took a picture in the sun. The sun is straight up in the sky right now, best i could do. Looks AWESOME!!! I can't even begin to tell you how good that looks!! Friggen Sweet!!! You may have just lit a fire under my arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Mm I might do this this weekend if it's nice out. I'm kind of iffy about it though cause I have a feeling the chrome rim will be a PITA. If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 If anyone local is interested in doing this let me know. I would be willing to help and let you use my dremel if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 <~~~ Looking at buying a used 2008 grill to hack up. I like keeping stock parts around just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjwilke Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 <~~~ Looking at buying a used 2008 grill to hack up. I like keeping stock parts around just in case. I know what you mean. If you find a good source, let me know. I don't like doing this kind of stuff without a backup plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxHound Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 look sreally nice... good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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