nym31mp

hi all i stopped by a body shop today and I am gettin my grill painted the end of the week its costin 150.00 ill def send pix when its all done thanx :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

TypeSDragon

what color?

axleback

I was actually gonna post a new thread asking opinion on whether I should do it or not. You are talking about that grill behind the Acura emblem in the front right? I have the SSM body and wanted to paint the grill silver as well. My main concern is if I do that, will I cause the Acura emblem to be less pronouced? Will it look rice? Does anyone out there with a SSM did it or can someone photochop one for my reference? Thanks guys.

axleback

Alexxx

I painted the lower grill myself, I wouldn't paint the grill between the headlights, but it might be interesting.

nym31mp

gettin it painted white diamond pearl leavin the chrome just the black i think it will look hott def send pix when its done

Got_3.2?

iTrader: (2)

some guy in my area i saw has the grill painted in SSM. i personally thought it was hot!.

axleback

Hum...sounds like you guys are in favor of it. Alright then, I'll give it a shot once the weather gets warmer (believe or not, it's June now and we in Chicago still hasn't seen 70F yet). I wouldn't be surprise if it actually snows.

axleback

EvoRTL-S

here's a pic of my painted SSM grille...


Laters
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2oo2 SSM Acura (I N S P I R E D) TL TypeS

Latest Mods to be installed
O.E. Tuning Carbon Fiber Hood (i got my hood!!!)
17" Rays Engineering (Volk Racing) United Arrow's on 215/50/17 rubber *New Style Rim* i got my rims!!!

bloo_tls02

Evor, that looks focking hot!

axleback

:wow: That looks awesome EvoRTL-S! Thanks for the pic. Now I'm definitely doing it. IMO, it actually enhances the Acura (in your case, the Honda) emblem instead of drowning it. Not rice either. Very nicely done. Can you tell me what paint you used? Did you also clearcoat it after painting? I assume you take the grill out before painting. Was it difficult? Last time I stuck my head in there, it doesn't seem hard at all, just a few plastic hooks right? Some tips would be very much appreciated. Anything I should watch out for?

axleback

nym31mp

axleback u plannin on doin it urself??? If so i would not it is very hard to have paint adhere it the grill especially the mesh part i was told that it can chip after awile so if possible i would go to a body shop....just my opinion hopw it works out 4 ya....peace

axleback

Ya I know, that's what I'm worrying about too. That's why I asked Evor if he had used clearcoat to prevent chipping. So, you don't think it's a garage DIY kind of project huh? Since u are planning on taking your baby to a bodyshop for this job, it would be very helpful if you can ask them what their process is. How many coats are they applying? etc... Thanks man.

axleback

SlyTLS

I painted mine ABP but I left the "mesh" black. Here's a pic...

nym31mp

that looks so so hott man def love it infact after seein urs is what convinced me to do so plaus the fact u said it hasnt chipped im gonna get the mesh painted only because my car is white and dont think it will look right leavin it black.....axelback i know w my car which is pearl white the paint alone is a 3 step process that i know cause i had to have my bumper painted and w my color the body shop told me it was a 3 step process so u decide for me the price wasnt bad and it saves me a headache and the body shop is willin 2 take the responsability and if they f up its on them.....peace

EvoRTL-S

bloo_tls02,
Thanx much

axleback,
Thanx much also ...i used some spray paint fron kragen...it was the closest match i can find...i think it was called artic silver? you need to get a plastic adhesive promoter and a can or two of clear cloat...it all depends on how much layers you wanna put on...i did like 8 coats of clearcoat...no chipping so far and it really shiney...as for the grille removal...really straight forward...just some plastic clips and some screws for the chrome pieces...hope this helps...if not...post up more questions and i'll try to answer them...Laters
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TEAM EVOLUTION Racing

2oo2 SSM Acura (I N S P I R E D) TL TypeS

Latest Mods to be installed
O.E. Tuning Carbon Fiber Hood (i got my hood!!!)
17" Rays Engineering (Volk Racing) United Arrow's on 215/50/17 rubber *New Style Rim* i got my rims!!!

axleback

EvoRTL-S,
Is the plastic adhesive promoter also made by Kragen? I'm gonna stop by AutoZone tonight and see if I can find some. Better yet, if you could tell me exactly what paint you used, it'd be very helpful. So far, I'm gathering that you used a can of Kragen adhesive promoter. Let it dry and then apply the Kragen artic silver paint (multiple coats), and finally the Kragen clearcoat protectant (8 coats). Is that about right? Thanks again dude.

axleback

axleback

nym31mp

dont know im lettin a body shop do it all and im bringin it in monday 2 be done

EvoRTL-S

axleback...its not kragen brand...just the spraypaint they carry...doesnt really matter on what brand you use...just dont use the cheap stuff tho...you basically summed it all up...but i painted it in the sun so that the paint can dry faster...

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TEAM EVOLUTION Racing

2oo2 SSM Acura (I N S P I R E D) TL TypeS

Latest Mods to be installed
O.E. Tuning Carbon Fiber Hood (i got my hood!!!)
17" Rays Engineering (Volk Racing) United Arrow's on 215/50/17 rubber *New Style Rim* i got my rims!!!

axleback

Hey nym31mp, how's the paint job going? I just bought some paint made by Dupli-Color. I'm gonna paint my grill this weekend.

axleback

Mr Zipps

SlyTLS - Can you show me the pic again... I also have a ABP let me know what the best matching paint is...

nym31mp - Did you get it done yet....

Axleback - Let me know how it goes...

I'm going to make it a DIY job for next week...

SlyTLS

Mr : Here you go. For some reason my pics never stay visable for long so I included a link to the pic below as well.



Link to Grill

axleback

Mr. , I spent about a few hours last weekend painting the grill. I have to say that I truly love it and already got a couple of compliments from strangers. It wasn't difficult at all. However, I can't seem to get that smooth feel like the clearcoat finish on our car. When I run my hand across the surface, it's rough like sand paper. I used some clear enamel and painted over the silver paint but it didn't do jack. Any suggestions out there from those that had already done this? Pictures will be up this weekend.

axleback

nym31mp

mines all done bad weather havent been able to take pixx but really changes the look very custom...pix r comin