devinv1994

considering paint matching my CBP 2011 just curious if anyone has any idea on pricing? figured around 200 but just want some clarity on that guess.

pictures are more than welcome if youve gotten it done!
much appreciated.

xtcnrice

<p>I haven't, but $200 sounds a bit steep for just painting the grille.</p>

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

its about right.
unless you have homie hook up deal, small pieces cost just as much as large pieces

ssjoeboe9

<p>Pearl drives cost up.. mostly paying for prep work, and time... min 3 days to get a good paint matched piece done.</p>

fbt

wrap it!

V-tecAc

Dip it!
Although, be warned because after i peeled the dip of, it took the factory silver off with it. Mine is a 2010 though so you have the different paint on yours. So now I am forced to dip or paint match.......or $66 for the silver and chrome piece shipped.....decisions decisions

opboarding

I wrapped mine and it turned out amazing.

mvp2765

iTrader: (1)

Pearls do take longer to paint and cost more for the added step. If you're going to do it, get it done right and don't cheap out

fbt

What about this technique for removing the chrome?

ulrblitzer

<p>Just did this today. Had an extra grille so decided I'd experiment. I left it as one piece since the &quot;A&quot; looked like it was riveted in place.</p><p>Wet sanded with 400 grit, 4 coats of primer, wet sanded again with 400 grit, then 4 coats of OEM CBP from rattle can.</p><p>Still have to clear coat it, wet sand, then buff. Hopefully it'll turn out ok.</p><p>Price of experiment (minus stuff I already have laying around) was only $20 for the paint.</p><p><a href="http://s134.photobucket.com/user/ulrblitzer/media/Cars/20150821_090920.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q107/ulrblitzer/Cars/20150821_090920.jpg" style="height:401px; width:709px" /></a></p><p><a href="http://s134.photobucket.com/user/ulrblitzer/media/Cars/20150821_124723.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q107/ulrblitzer/Cars/20150821_124723.jpg" style="height:728px; width:715px" /></a></p><p><a href="http://s134.photobucket.com/user/ulrblitzer/media/Cars/FB_IMG_1440185207567.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q107/ulrblitzer/Cars/FB_IMG_1440185207567.jpg" style="height:400px; width:710px" /></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

ssjoeboe9

<p>Where did you get the rattle can CBP?</p><p>Cause I looked on ebay and PWP is still like $45...</p>

ulrblitzer

<p></p><p>I got it at Napa. There should be a &quot;big&quot; Napa in the bigger towns that do automotive paint. The small Napa's around my house don't have the gear to do it. $30.00 originally for the rattle can .. but there's always $10 off coupons in the mail/online to find, so $20.00. The paint guy told there were 3 different variations of NH31P. Took the paint stick out and tried to find the closest match.</p><p>You can order online from 2009 Acura Tsx Colors of Touch Up Paint too but gotta pay for shipping.</p>

ssjoeboe9

<p>ohhhhh really? I had no idea they actually mix the paint there.</p><p>I need to repaint my rear trunk lip. It looks like it has skin cancer right now hahaha</p>

iCrap

get another one of those CF kits and cover it with that. it'll look badass

ssjoeboe9

<p>On black it would look good, on white... ehhh</p>

ulrblitzer

<p>All done. Learned a few things if I were to do it again next time (dis-assemble everything, less is more when it comes to layering, wet sand clear coat more)</p><p>400 grit wet sand</p><p>4 coats primer</p><p>400 grit wet sand again, ISP wipe down</p><p>Heat gun to dry up any moisture</p><p>4 coats base, let it dry overnight</p><p>3 coats clear</p><p>2000 grit wet sand (should have done this more. This is your chance to smooth out the &quot;spray&quot; and orange peel.</p><p>Buffed with M105 and M205</p><p>Turned out pretty well considering the short cuts I took, and with this being my first time.</p><p><a href="http://s134.photobucket.com/user/ulrblitzer/media/Cars/IMG_20150823_174656.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q107/ulrblitzer/Cars/IMG_20150823_174656.jpg" style="height:665px; width:665px" /></a></p>