I tired searching but I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I want to convert my 01 grill to the 03 one, but am not sure what I have to in regards to the paint and other stuff. So I....
1. Take out the grill via the screws
2. Sand off the chrome
3. ....

 

By the time you bought the primer, paint, etc. and did all that I would imagine that you could just order it from Acuraautomotiveparts.com. This will save you quality and color match issues. All for the low price of just over $41 dollars before shipping. Also, the part should get to you fairly fast as they are based out of one of metro Atlanta's Acura dealerships. (internet sales). I believe they're in Smyrna.

 

I just ordered my black 03' grille last week. Should be here any day now. It came out to $46.00 after shipping. It was $38.00 and some change. Should be easy to install when it gets here. Good luck.

 

What is the part number that you ordered for the black one? I have a black 01 and would love to upgrade my grille as well and I have been looking all over for one.

 

Dude... I ordered mine from Acura carland. Had it the very next day. Mine came out to be like $50 even. It's just the trim piece. All you have to do is pop your hood, take out a few screws, and presto-change-o. It took me an entire 20 minutes, which included a 15 minute smoke break.

 

And mine matches perfectly.

 

That part number is 75120-S3M-A10ZB. They had to order it. I guess it was out of stock. Anyway just like the previous post just stated it will be installed within 20 minutes once I get it. Good luck who ever you decide to order from.

 

I guess it makes more sense to just go ahead and buy since it isn't all that expensive. Are you sure its www.acuraautomotiveparts.com?? Just went there and it gace me an error page.

 

nevermind, just found it

 

it's www.acuraautomotiveparts.org yeahyuhhh.

Edit, damn I been beaten.