Green2000TL

Ok, I got an extra chrome border for my grill and decided to paint it. I had already painted the center where the Acura symbol is. I have seen people completely paint the grill one color, I wanted to keep the black back ground. Just wanted to get your opinions. The link below will take you to the pictures.


http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/myrono....net/my_photos

shimbo519

looks very nice. I plan on doing the same. How much it cost you to get painted?

chrisandro

I painted mine too. My car is black so it blends better than yours but yours looks unique. I diched the chrome middle part and just left the chrome emblem. I may put mine back like yours.

TeknoKing

it will look better if you get the mesh going there as well. but nice anywayz.

Green2000TL

Shimbo519: I did the paint myself, I used cheap Dupli-color paint (total cost $14). I blended their dark Jade and glossy black to get the dark emerald color and afterwards, I coated it with clear acrylic. Paint process took about 15 min to get the right shade, the clear coat I did the next day after the paint had dried.

TeknoKing

i just looked at the pix again, unless you use primer and your true body paint, at an angle or in sunlight, the colors will not match.

bkzjimmy

imo..i think it looks terrible.....to me the chrome look much better

TeknoKing

i kept the chrome on mine, i went with orginal mesh, then i painted it black, i like it in black and chrome appearance. I was thinking about painting the chrome NBP color, but it will lose the contrast.

Green2000TL

Teknoking, I agree that the paint does not look like it matches very well, but you have to remember, the chrome is at a very differnt angle than that of the hood and when the sun shines on it, it stands out, but when in non-direct sunlight, the paint matches very well. I spent a while experimenting on getting the right blend before painting the grill.

fsttyms1

i love the painted look! i did mine awhile back. i think it looks better!

whatwasthat

green2000TL,

correct me if i'm wrong, but does your bumper have a mesh grille/screen whatdoyacallit.? if so, did you do that yourself? i had that idea, just didn't know how to pursue it or if anybody did it.

btw, i have the same exact TL as you.

chrisandro

fsttyms1 That looks great! Did you bring it to a shop or do it yourself.

Ianbiz3

He did it himslef. He also made a wing. He is my DYI hero/idol.

That 1st is the same color as mien I rarely see that color on this site.

shimbo519

did you guys sand down the chrome? Or just spray paint over it? Can you give me a detailed step by step process? Thanks alot!

Street Spirit

Personally, I think the painted outter edge looks awesome on lighter colour cars (like fsttyms) but on darker colours, I prefer keeping the grill 'as is'. I think the chrome adds some great contrast on dark colours.

fsttyms1

i did it my self, and you should sand it down REALLY good and use a good primer. paint doesnt like to stick to chrome, unless its really sanded and primed good
oh and thanks for the compliment Ianbiz3

shimbo519

what grit sandpaper you use?

El pana/TL32

Black and Chrome.... works for me!

Green2000TL

Whatwasthat: You are correct, there is a grille/screen on the lower half of my bumper. I made a custom fit grille. Went to Taps plastics and got an 3/4 inch plastic rod and heated it up with a heat gun and molded/bent it into the shape of the bumper, including the triangular point of the bumper. After bending the rod into shape, I took some wire mesh from Home Depot and mounted it from behind. Then I mounted the grille with a few screws.