f1anatic Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Well...it makes it look like an AUDI does it not. I like it though. Chrome aside...I got high reviews from a few members on this board. Just wait until tonight and maybe you may read something interesting about my latest contraption. Hint: it works with that front grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gohmer1 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Ooooh. Perhaps it will have redeeming qualities. I don't like the way the new Audi's look, btw. ; ) But...........you do drive a sweet-ass car either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner999 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Well...it makes it look like an AUDI does it not. I like it though. Chrome aside...I got high reviews from a few members on this board. Just wait until tonight and maybe you may read something interesting about my latest contraption. Hint: it works with that front grille. Better than OEM and not to boy racer looking. It has that classy up-scale look of the body colored JDM style grill. Good work! Looking forward in seeing your latest contraption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjk911 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 This is a pic of another member who did the same thing you did, but with a gap in the bottom center - below the subaru badge. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachme...tachmentid=3334 I am 50 % done with my DIY JDM grill and I used Bondo brand fiberglass repair to fill the gaps. Get the short-strand type, I used clear shipping tape to create a "mold" to get the nice flat part, and used Bondo glazing compound to fill in the remaining small pockets. It worked great! Does take patience with the sanding though. If I had a camera I would post pics. Did we ever get the name of the primer used on the chrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 fiberglass fill seems like a good idea. Do you have a picture of the progress. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Chris - I have spray gun with my compressor - you are welcome to come over and use it or borrow it to finish the grille once you are done with prep. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjk911 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Chris - I have spray gun with my compressor - you are welcome to come over and use it or borrow it to finish the grille once you are done with prep. Let me know. images/smilies/wink.gif Hmmm. I may take you up on that. Depends on how much a body shop will charge. fiberglass fill seems like a good idea. Do you have a picture of the progress. Believe it or not, the fiberglass I used seems stronger than the original plastic. And it really is easy to work with. Beware though, the directions say you have 5 minutes of usable time, I had about 2 before it started to harden, so be ready and mix small batches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted May 28, 2005 Author Share Posted May 28, 2005 By far the fiber galss is stronger than the plastic. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted June 14, 2005 Author Share Posted June 14, 2005 By popular demand, I painted the mesh portion of my DIY JDM grill. I agree it does look much better. I used 4 coats of satin black w/ rust inhibitor. http://img147.echo.cx/img147/6844/grill28xr.jpg Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptan Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I like that better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcand Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 That looks good! Have you thought about an sti badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Nice job! I don't get to the Cape much but I'll be on the lookout! Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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