dr. pepper Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 ^ Whoa!!!! Some friends and I went out dinner in my town and we parked and caught an incredible sunset/light and the driver of the 335 happened to have has rebel so we started feverishly snapping shots. another of my favorites, also helps to show the DIY grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Here's my DIY grille. SECOND time I have done this, and although it was tons easier this time, I never want to do this again. Was up til 3am last night painting Also did the emblem. Interesting that the replacement grille that I got back from the body shop was all one piece, you could not take off the "wings." And the chrome is not that plated crap on the OEM. http://i51.tinypic.com/fe461i.jpg http://i53.tinypic.com/xsphy.jpg Grille is all one piece and "chromed" http://i55.tinypic.com/6te77k.jpg "This is an adventure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 ^ Looks like that came out nicely! Want to see it on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 So I got my grille replaced from my accident, cracked on the bottom, took the bottom honey comb grille from a mazda3 bumper. Looks like me and the dog have some work ahead of us http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu80/Zac86/DSC00495.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesej05 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Planning on painting my grill all black tomorrow...but 2 questions: 1) do the chrome wings on the '07 just pop off and pop right back on? 2) do you tape off the black areas and just spray paint the chrome part after sanding or paint the whole grill assembly? 3) do you guys take off the subaru emblem when you paint or take it off? Thanks, and sorry if that sounds retarded...only had my car for a few weeks and never really have daylight to work on it since I work the graveyard and sleep all day. The weekend is when I usually accomplish projects if I'm not busy helping the parents with work around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Planning on painting my grill all black tomorrow...but 2 questions: 1) do the chrome wings on the '07 just pop off and pop right back on? 2) do you tape off the black areas and just spray paint the chrome part after sanding or paint the whole grill assembly? 3) do you guys take off the subaru emblem when you paint or take it off? Thanks, and sorry if that sounds retarded...only had my car for a few weeks and never really have daylight to work on it since I work the graveyard and sleep all day. The weekend is when I usually accomplish projects if I'm not busy helping the parents with work around the house. 1) three screws on the back of each wing hold them in. Need small philips head to remove. 2) Spray the whole grill. 3) I took mine off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Also I recently re-sprayed my grill for the 3rd time. After a week or so, added the stock chrome wings to the blacked out grill to see how I like it. Which do you like better, full blackout: http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5615/sb03.jpg or blackout + chrome wings? http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/589/car01e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbdjaro Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Full black def. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesej05 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Did mine this weekend, ALL weekend project. Really slow and wanted the clear coat to cure for 24 hours before putting it back on the car. (car is dirty, I know..and yes, bird shit on my car too) lol It was a bitch to get back on the car too and can't seem to get the gap to go away either..any suggestions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 It was a bitch to get back on the car too and can't seem to get the gap to go away either..any suggestions?? Snap the bottom of the grill in first.. then the top. That will get rid of that gap for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesej05 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Snap the bottom of the grill in first.. then the top. That will get rid of that gap for you. Do you just have to get the lip of the grill under the lip on the bumper? There are two clip-like pieces under the grill and I tried fidgeting with them for a while and no luck so I just said screw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Easier for me to do than describe. Just like how you pull the grill outwards and upwards to release those tabs when taking off the grill, the opposite holds true for putting it back in. Use a little downward pressure as you push it back in toward your motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSubiefan Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I thought the clips were different for 05-06 and 07. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Seeing how woefully underrepresented the 2nd gens are in this thresd, i thought i would post pice of my recently completed grill. started with the stock '99 GT grill, cut out the center and filled the gaps with fiberglass, after much sanding, priming, sanding, filling, priming sanding etc, I ended up with this:Paint is a bit too white, but i am gonna get the whole thing painted at some point.http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/TbirdMan2/0407111559a.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/TbirdMan2/0407111600b.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/TbirdMan2/0407111601b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 ^^looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/fiidgett/00197d12.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/fiidgett/88689ced.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 i'm working on mine now, anyone know a fast way to chip off the chrome? ive been at it for 2 hours now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 ^nope... i started to peel mine off, but decided to just paint over it. just scuff it up real good and use self etching primer. otherwise you are stuck with a razorblade and elbo grease AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 think i'll bring it into work and sand it with some 320, I was using my dremel but i kept on sanding too deep, but it was taking it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstefanic Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 DIY JDM Spec B grill. http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2615/20758565460534388440303.jpg Blue tape is to keep that spot clean till I get a new emblem for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 ^ That looks like it came out very nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 The black paint I sprayed over the grille keeps flaking off. Any pointers as to what I need to do to make it stick? It's a metal grille that I would describe in appearance and form very similar to what one would have as a gutter cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 The black paint I sprayed over the grille keeps flaking off. Any pointers as to what I need to do to make it stick? It's a metal grille that I would describe in appearance and form very similar to what one would have as a gutter cover. Might want to try strip, sand and prime/wet sand before putting on the paint if you haven't yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubyGT2.5 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 The black paint I sprayed over the grille keeps flaking off. Any pointers as to what I need to do to make it stick? It's a metal grille that I would describe in appearance and form very similar to what one would have as a gutter cover. Have you tried painting it with PlastiDip?? It's kind of like a rubberized paint.... I used it on my old Audi grill for about 2 years with no chipping or flaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesej05 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 My Krylon Black grill with clear coat is holding up good but after a quick wet down the other day and the water dried on it there are water spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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