Is this Rice?
04-06-2002, 07:47 PM
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: North Potomac MD
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is this Rice?
What do you guys think about getting a body shop to black out the chrome on my black car? I've always hated the chrome, thinking it gave the car a less sporty look.
Can this be done? I'd love to get rid of the chrome around the windows and the door handles and then I'm planning on putting on the body colored grill, 03 headlights and tails later this week. I might even consider having the rear emblems painted to match the metallic black/silver ones that are available for the TL.
I think that would give the car a more menacing look.
Any other opinions?
Can this be done? I'd love to get rid of the chrome around the windows and the door handles and then I'm planning on putting on the body colored grill, 03 headlights and tails later this week. I might even consider having the rear emblems painted to match the metallic black/silver ones that are available for the TL.
I think that would give the car a more menacing look.
Any other opinions?
04-06-2002, 08:35 PM
#4
Suzuka Master
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: TEXAS
Age: 43
Posts: 6,085
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
it is very possible to do this
i suggest u do it yourself
get some black spray paint, open up your headlamps and tape up whatever you dont want to paint and spray away.
ive seen some done by accord owners and it comes out pretty good
sidemarker
i suggest u do it yourself
get some black spray paint, open up your headlamps and tape up whatever you dont want to paint and spray away.
ive seen some done by accord owners and it comes out pretty good
sidemarker
04-06-2002, 08:54 PM
#5
I am Jack's need 4 SPEED!
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: houston, TX
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by sidemarker
it is very possible to do this
i suggest u do it yourself
get some black spray paint, open up your headlamps and tape up whatever you dont want to paint and spray away.
ive seen some done by accord owners and it comes out pretty good
sidemarker
it is very possible to do this
i suggest u do it yourself
get some black spray paint, open up your headlamps and tape up whatever you dont want to paint and spray away.
ive seen some done by accord owners and it comes out pretty good
sidemarker
and no, i wouldn't worry about it being 'rice' if acura has started doing it (re: front grill of '03).
so much for driving a luxocoupe.
04-06-2002, 09:44 PM
#7
Burning Brakes
Originally posted by silverESS
gesusHkrist!! DO NOT paint your fukking car with spray paint--you are driving an acura, not a civic. not to mention that it will start to peel in 4-6 months...or your first scrape.
and no, i wouldn't worry about it being 'rice' if acura has started doing it (re: front grill of '03).
so much for driving a luxocoupe.
gesusHkrist!! DO NOT paint your fukking car with spray paint--you are driving an acura, not a civic. not to mention that it will start to peel in 4-6 months...or your first scrape.
and no, i wouldn't worry about it being 'rice' if acura has started doing it (re: front grill of '03).
so much for driving a luxocoupe.
Trending Topics
04-06-2002, 10:14 PM
#9
such minor touch is rice
i tend to define rice as when ppl do things to their cars that is obviously a ham job and makes it look worse and cheaper. i think messing with the chrome is going to look pretty obvious and will definitely cheapen it if someone walking by can tell that something is off.
04-06-2002, 10:28 PM
#10
Suzuka Master
I did these quickly, sorry for the poor job. I couldn't find any really good pictures of a black CL. I couldn't find a frint view, so I went with a dark blue one (don't know the name of the color. The blue is harder to match then the black. If you like, post a pic of your car and I can try to black the chrome out on yours. I don't particularly care for the rims on the side pic, but I did it just to give you an idea.
<img src="http://www.thegoloves.com/black-cl.jpg">
<img src="http://www.thegoloves.com/black-cl2.jpg">
<img src="http://www.thegoloves.com/black-cl.jpg">
<img src="http://www.thegoloves.com/black-cl2.jpg">
04-07-2002, 07:08 AM
#12
Team Owner
i hate chrome.... i hate the front grills.. the door panel and the mirror too! I would only get chrome stuff if i drive a black Escalate*SP*
04-07-2002, 07:09 AM
#13
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: North Potomac MD
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh yeah!!!
I like that black!!!
One thing I was thinking about doing was priming and using touch up paint with a larger brush to paint the front grill.
The way I figure it if it turns out perfect I can save money on the new grill and if not it's only a few bucks to replace.
What is the "chrome" trim around our car? Is is just coated plastic?
And, do you all think it is possible to have that stuff re-chromed with black chrome?
I'll keep you updated on my progress.
I like that black!!!
One thing I was thinking about doing was priming and using touch up paint with a larger brush to paint the front grill.
The way I figure it if it turns out perfect I can save money on the new grill and if not it's only a few bucks to replace.
What is the "chrome" trim around our car? Is is just coated plastic?
And, do you all think it is possible to have that stuff re-chromed with black chrome?
I'll keep you updated on my progress.
04-07-2002, 07:57 AM
#16
Just a word of caution - that front grille costs $90 and the grille surround, which might be shaped differently for '03 and therefore requires that you get that as well, is another $60. Not exactly just a couple bucks to replace. :-\
04-07-2002, 08:59 AM
#17
Suzuka Master
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Northern VA
Age: 43
Posts: 7,601
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by JRock
Just a word of caution - that front grille costs $90 and the grille surround, which might be shaped differently for '03 and therefore requires that you get that as well, is another $60. Not exactly just a couple bucks to replace. :-\
Just a word of caution - that front grille costs $90 and the grille surround, which might be shaped differently for '03 and therefore requires that you get that as well, is another $60. Not exactly just a couple bucks to replace. :-\
actually if you just want the surround body colored part its 55 bucks at Radley acura.
04-07-2002, 10:24 AM
#18
Stage 1 Audi S5
Originally posted by silverESS
gesusHkrist!! DO NOT paint your fukking car with spray paint--you are driving an acura, not a civic. not to mention that it will start to peel in 4-6 months...or your first scrape.
and no, i wouldn't worry about it being 'rice' if acura has started doing it (re: front grill of '03).
so much for driving a luxocoupe.
gesusHkrist!! DO NOT paint your fukking car with spray paint--you are driving an acura, not a civic. not to mention that it will start to peel in 4-6 months...or your first scrape.
and no, i wouldn't worry about it being 'rice' if acura has started doing it (re: front grill of '03).
so much for driving a luxocoupe.
04-07-2002, 11:46 AM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: North Potomac MD
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, so far so good.
Here's what I've done.
Disassembled the grill and cleaned the parts well.
Primed the outer and inner grill. I've left the Acura symbol chrome for now.
Then, I painted both pieces with high gloss black paint and they are drying right now. So far they both look really good.
Next, I am going to lightly spray them with rustoleum metallic black paint to give them a slightly metallic look. Then, I'll put them all together and decide on what to do with the A symbol.
Like I said, no big deal if it doesn't work out since I was planning on buying the new grill next week anyways.
I'll keep you informed.
Here's what I've done.
Disassembled the grill and cleaned the parts well.
Primed the outer and inner grill. I've left the Acura symbol chrome for now.
Then, I painted both pieces with high gloss black paint and they are drying right now. So far they both look really good.
Next, I am going to lightly spray them with rustoleum metallic black paint to give them a slightly metallic look. Then, I'll put them all together and decide on what to do with the A symbol.
Like I said, no big deal if it doesn't work out since I was planning on buying the new grill next week anyways.
I'll keep you informed.
04-07-2002, 11:49 AM
#20
I am Jack's need 4 SPEED!
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: houston, TX
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by 1StGenCL
You realize in the post you quoted, the guy was talking about doing black headlight housings and not painting the chrome emblems. Making your housings black is not ricey especially since Acura is doing it. I painted mine CL's black and it has held up really well. Why would it peel there is no way it could get scratched like you said so the only thing left to peel it is heat so you use high temp paint.
You realize in the post you quoted, the guy was talking about doing black headlight housings and not painting the chrome emblems. Making your housings black is not ricey especially since Acura is doing it. I painted mine CL's black and it has held up really well. Why would it peel there is no way it could get scratched like you said so the only thing left to peel it is heat so you use high temp paint.
kan't see how paint is gonna stick to chrome very well with do-it-yerself spray paint. a GOOD body shop will correctly prep the metal for paint, and it's not going to look like a sprayed-on hack job.
just 2 more cents.
04-07-2002, 11:50 AM
#21
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: North Potomac MD
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just sprayed the very light coat of metallic on the pieces and they look great.
I'll wait for this to dry then do one coat of clearcoat and put em back on.
Out.
I'll wait for this to dry then do one coat of clearcoat and put em back on.
Out.
04-07-2002, 11:52 AM
#22
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: North Potomac MD
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by silverESS
ummm...NO, he said "I'd love to get rid of the chrome around the windows and the door handles and then I'm planning on putting on the body colored grill, 03 headlights and tails later this week. I might even consider having the rear emblems painted". and i don't think it's rice either.
kan't see how paint is gonna stick to chrome very well with do-it-yerself spray paint. a GOOD body shop will correctly prep the metal for paint, and it's not going to look like a sprayed-on hack job.
just 2 more cents.
ummm...NO, he said "I'd love to get rid of the chrome around the windows and the door handles and then I'm planning on putting on the body colored grill, 03 headlights and tails later this week. I might even consider having the rear emblems painted". and i don't think it's rice either.
kan't see how paint is gonna stick to chrome very well with do-it-yerself spray paint. a GOOD body shop will correctly prep the metal for paint, and it's not going to look like a sprayed-on hack job.
just 2 more cents.
If I look into doing the chrome around the windows I will take it to my friend's shop that is the best around here for bodywork to get their opinions.
Don't worry--I'm not that crazy!!
Also, the paint sticks quite well once the pieces are primer thoroughly.
04-07-2002, 01:54 PM
#24
Stage 1 Audi S5
Originally posted by silverESS
ummm...NO, he said "I'd love to get rid of the chrome around the windows and the door handles and then I'm planning on putting on the body colored grill, 03 headlights and tails later this week. I might even consider having the rear emblems painted". and i don't think it's rice either.
ummm...NO, he said "I'd love to get rid of the chrome around the windows and the door handles and then I'm planning on putting on the body colored grill, 03 headlights and tails later this week. I might even consider having the rear emblems painted". and i don't think it's rice either.
04-07-2002, 08:24 PM
#26
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: The City of Syrup Screwston, Texas
Posts: 14,078
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
3 Posts
Originally posted by 2001AudiS4
Here you go JZ. This is a picture of JZ's car that he asked me to host for him.
<img src="http://www.thegoloves.com/cars/cl-blacked.jpg">
Here you go JZ. This is a picture of JZ's car that he asked me to host for him.
<img src="http://www.thegoloves.com/cars/cl-blacked.jpg">
04-07-2002, 08:42 PM
#27
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: North Potomac MD
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2001AudiS4 thanks for hosting that pic. One of these days I'll get a hosting site back up since they killed photopoint.
So, I finished the grill and it looks great. Honestly, for a black car, there is no reason to spend the extra money on the new grill. Just take it off, clean it, prime it and put two coats of gloss black on it. Don't do the metallic paint, it did not match very well.
The gloss black is very nice and shiny and even though it doesn;t have the blue metallic of the paint it looks like it is stock since this piece might not necessarily be a metallic piece, but just a black piece stock.
I left the acura symbol chrome and it gives a nice contrast.
Now that I've done this I might also opt out on the new headlights since this alone gives the front a nice aggressive look to it. The tails, however, will be next on the list this week.
So, I finished the grill and it looks great. Honestly, for a black car, there is no reason to spend the extra money on the new grill. Just take it off, clean it, prime it and put two coats of gloss black on it. Don't do the metallic paint, it did not match very well.
The gloss black is very nice and shiny and even though it doesn;t have the blue metallic of the paint it looks like it is stock since this piece might not necessarily be a metallic piece, but just a black piece stock.
I left the acura symbol chrome and it gives a nice contrast.
Now that I've done this I might also opt out on the new headlights since this alone gives the front a nice aggressive look to it. The tails, however, will be next on the list this week.
04-07-2002, 08:57 PM
#28
Suzuka Master
Originally posted by JZ
2001AudiS4 thanks for hosting that pic. One of these days I'll get a hosting site back up since they killed photopoint.
2001AudiS4 thanks for hosting that pic. One of these days I'll get a hosting site back up since they killed photopoint.
04-07-2002, 09:04 PM
#29
Team Owner
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Hellertown, Pa. USA
Age: 57
Posts: 20,014
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was thinking about a way to BLACK-OUT the chrome trim around my side windows.
Especially after I get the tint done.
If anyone successfully does this, let me know.
The SEMA CL has this done and no one here would DARE call THAT car rice.
Shawn S
Especially after I get the tint done.
If anyone successfully does this, let me know.
The SEMA CL has this done and no one here would DARE call THAT car rice.
Shawn S
04-07-2002, 09:17 PM
#30
Team Owner
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Hellertown, Pa. USA
Age: 57
Posts: 20,014
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If anyone tries to paint his or her front grill and PHUCKS it up bad.
I just happen to have a brand new CHROME front grill in the box that I would be willing to sell cheap.
Shawn S
I just happen to have a brand new CHROME front grill in the box that I would be willing to sell cheap.
Shawn S
04-07-2002, 10:11 PM
#31
JZ I definitely think you should stick with the '01 headlights. I really think that blacked out area on the 03s looks cheezy, especially on a black CLS. I like our shiny headlights.
Also, can you PM me and tell me where you go to get your tires mounted and balanced? I'm thinking about getting those Kumho Ecsta Supras. Seem like a good price at TireRack ($100).
I assume the 225/45s and 235/45s have the proper load rating for our car?
Also, why the 235 over 225? I'd prefer 225 just because I'm gonna be dropped more and I don't want to rub, so is there any problem with the 225?
Also, can you PM me and tell me where you go to get your tires mounted and balanced? I'm thinking about getting those Kumho Ecsta Supras. Seem like a good price at TireRack ($100).
I assume the 225/45s and 235/45s have the proper load rating for our car?
Also, why the 235 over 225? I'd prefer 225 just because I'm gonna be dropped more and I don't want to rub, so is there any problem with the 225?
04-08-2002, 04:13 AM
#32
Team Owner
Originally posted by Shawn S
If anyone tries to paint his or her front grill and PHUCKS it up bad.
I just happen to have a brand new CHROME front grill in the box that I would be willing to sell cheap.
Shawn S
If anyone tries to paint his or her front grill and PHUCKS it up bad.
I just happen to have a brand new CHROME front grill in the box that I would be willing to sell cheap.
Shawn S
35 shipped , let me know... (BUST OUT A PULL_T) =)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DerrickW
3G TL Performance Parts & Modifications
20
09-27-2015 02:45 PM