New customized color matched grill [[Trick or treat]]...
10-31-2006, 05:38 PM
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New customized color matched grill [[Trick or treat]]...
Okay.....Az'rs. I was gettin' kinda bored on how my car was lookin'. So I decided to try something new or different. I'm not a big fan of the whole fake chrome trim of the grill of the car, so I decided to color match it. For starters I think, this looks hot...makes the car look more sportier. Don't get me wrong I do like the chrome trim on an RL or maybe a TL, but not on the TSX.
Anyhow. I purchased the JDM hood trim. And I just took the rest of the chrome of the grill...the "V" shaped and got it painted at a local shop. I'm quite happy on how it came out.
Well this was just another mod on my list accomplished.
and yes those are Xenon match H11 fog lights.
p.s. pardon the radiator cover (not sure if that's what it is) but it looks kinda old and faded (behind the bumper)
. Anyone know how to get a new one. or have it refinished?
.....and now for the 06 JDM headlights conversion soon to come.
Anyhow. I purchased the JDM hood trim. And I just took the rest of the chrome of the grill...the "V" shaped and got it painted at a local shop. I'm quite happy on how it came out.
Well this was just another mod on my list accomplished.
and yes those are Xenon match H11 fog lights.
p.s. pardon the radiator cover (not sure if that's what it is) but it looks kinda old and faded (behind the bumper)
. Anyone know how to get a new one. or have it refinished?.....and now for the 06 JDM headlights conversion soon to come.
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11-01-2006, 08:21 AM
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Thanks for all the compliments guys. 
I paid $55 for the JDM hood trim from Boomplustoys. and had the local shop paint the "V" shaped part of the grill. which charged me $25.
so......
$55+25= $80
.....I still have the chrome trim, just incase I sell or trade the car I have the option to go back to stock if I wanted to.
Originally Posted by DenverTSXer
I'm diggin' that. What did it cost ya?
Originally Posted by stevezilla
wow.. that looks great. do mine next!
seriosuly though, how much did that cost? did you do it yourself?
seriosuly though, how much did that cost? did you do it yourself?
I paid $55 for the JDM hood trim from Boomplustoys. and had the local shop paint the "V" shaped part of the grill. which charged me $25.
so......
$55+25= $80
.....I still have the chrome trim, just incase I sell or trade the car I have the option to go back to stock if I wanted to.
11-01-2006, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TSX420J
Looks good as F#@K man !!! I have been contemplating on doing this after I finish my custom grille. 
Keep up the
good mods...
Keep up thegood mods...
11-01-2006, 11:41 AM
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I actually like the chrome on the TSX, it's not like there's a ton of it, but your mod looks good too. Looks like it's pretty affordable also.
Nice job
Nice job
11-01-2006, 01:21 PM
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Thanks to you....I want to get that Honey comb bottom grill. I'm just going to wait until spring time, don't really want to be driving around in the snow with it here in Chicago.
11-01-2006, 03:20 PM
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looks good, matched really well.
it's like US/JDM
Pics please
it's like US/JDM
Originally Posted by TSX2345
I did this too. I had all the chrome pieces paint matched, left the "A" the only thing silver
11-01-2006, 07:32 PM
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I might consider doing this. Not that I'm a chrome hater by any means. In fact, I've wished that there was a little touch of chrome on the trunk lid -- not because I'm a chrome lover either, but solely to balance the chrome grill and side window surrounds. Perhaps a subtle trunk sill moulding, or a thin chrome trim piece above the license plate area. I've not seen anything like this for the TSX in the aftermarket though.
11-01-2006, 10:08 PM
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Hello everybody, I just wanted some input on this idea, but does anybody think that it would look good on a Night Hawk Black Tsx?(Replace front chrome parts with NHB paint Euro R look)
11-03-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mav3556
Hello everybody, I just wanted some input on this idea, but does anybody think that it would look good on a Night Hawk Black Tsx?(Replace front chrome parts with NHB paint Euro R look)
Anybody with pics of just the A chromed?
11-03-2006, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by toxoviper
I'm thinking of doing the same thing on my NHB. But wondering if I should only leave the "A" chrome.
Anybody with pics of just the A chromed?
Anybody with pics of just the A chromed?
11-05-2006, 12:13 AM
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Nice TL!!!!!!!!
I will talk to Ted at auto paint shop about painting the CG on "V" shape grill this week and will order CG hood trim from Bloomplustoys pretty soon. I like his customized grill, great job!!!!!!
I will talk to Ted at auto paint shop about painting the CG on "V" shape grill this week and will order CG hood trim from Bloomplustoys pretty soon. I like his customized grill, great job!!!!!!
11-07-2006, 11:19 AM
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Ok! Here are the pictures for those that wanted to see what the FULL paint matched grill looks like and silver emblem.
If one would like different angles, etc.. let me know I do have the camera on hand
If one would like different angles, etc.. let me know I do have the camera on hand
11-07-2006, 11:38 AM
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^^ That actually looks good!
I was thinking about color matching the whole grill, but decided to keep fin chrome. Know people have an idea on how both look.
I'll try to take some day pics, that'll do it more justice.
I was thinking about color matching the whole grill, but decided to keep fin chrome. Know people have an idea on how both look.
I'll try to take some day pics, that'll do it more justice.
11-10-2006, 04:17 PM
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It looked good, did you paint on chrome hood trim or buy a JDM hood trim? I dont know if chrome hood trim will stick the paint and rock chip issue.