Zero ($0.00) dollar grill mod.
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06-21-2013 | 05:41 PM
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Looks great. You can get specific radiator paint from Eastwood.com that will not harm the cooling capability. It is the same stuff the radiator companies use.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1NW0F40083
Steve K.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1NW0F40083
Steve K.
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06-21-2013 | 11:52 PM
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I may do that soon as well. I wanna pull the front bumper to rrmove those damn washer nozzles anyway.
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06-22-2013 | 01:26 AM
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Done
OK dont freak out. The fact is I really didnt think this mod out at all. I just got tired of looking at the ugly plastic slats in the front grill area. Soooo...I walked over to my tool box and grabbed an Exacto knife and went to town. First I was gonna just cut out the sides but after doing just that I talked myself into just cutting them all out. I was a bit nervous at first that it might look "off" but I think it looks perfect. What yall think? .
I apologize for the crap pics. Ill shoot some actuall outdoor pics this weekend.
I apologize for the crap pics. Ill shoot some actuall outdoor pics this weekend.
Agreed, did mine tonight. Nice addition! Questioned my wife on this, before I did it and noticed that you’re before and after photos showed this. Silver vs. Black am I wrong? Also a newfloor jack (blue.) Anyhow, nice idea! I had to do it! It looks great! I may do some radiator painting though.
I used a pairing knife. Be careful though, it can easily get away from you with such a rigid end. I knew I bought a expensive knife set for something!
Thanks triblk6spd!
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06-22-2013 | 08:27 AM
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Haha. Ya good eye. The before pic was a pic I took last week not RIGHT before I hacked up my front end lol. One thing I did was wipe down the plastics behind the grill w armor all. This definately "blackened" behind the grill.
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06-22-2013 | 10:22 AM
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nice shop
your car looks great! Don't have enough resolution on this monitor to see the white car behind properly...what is it? just a fancy body kit?
power of google -- looks like a Strosek body kit, not many of those around here.
power of google -- looks like a Strosek body kit, not many of those around here.
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#24
06-22-2013 | 11:34 AM
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OP not trying hijack thread...anyone looking to blacken up all exterior parts need to look at a product line called 22PLE. Simply amazing! All my black is better than new x 3 months now.
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06-27-2013 | 07:29 PM
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Thank you for sharing the idea!
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07-04-2013 | 04:57 PM
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What grille kit is that? I am looking for a black mesh grille. Can anyone post up some links to the mesh grills that are known to be a good product? Also- did you have to remove your front bumper to install it?
Last edited by PACE; 07-04-2013 at 10:24 PM.