black mesh grille! inspired by @cUr@-TL
07-19-2004, 01:59 PM
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black mesh grille! inspired by @cUr@-TL
i saw @cUr@-TL's thread over here and thought this is a pretty nice little (and very low cost) mod worth doing. so i said why not.... @cUr@-TL helped me out some (big thanks btw! 
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this is my first mod on the car... and here are some pics:
).this is my first mod on the car... and here are some pics:
07-19-2004, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rrdy
Do u have a farther away pic of the front??
Originally Posted by Dark DJ
good job bro! 
07-20-2004, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by subtledreamer
i saw @cUr@-TL's thread over here and thought this is a pretty nice little (and very low cost) mod worth doing. so i said why not.... @cUr@-TL helped me out some (big thanks btw! ).
this is my first mod on the car... and here are some pics:
).this is my first mod on the car... and here are some pics:
no problem man :P im glad i inspired you
it looks great
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07-26-2004, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by natismati
hey, i want to do that, any instructions on how to disassemble the grille? help thanks!
btw looks good!
btw looks good!
as for intructions... i just figured it out on my own but... you see this picture i posted earlier:
first of all, pop the hood.
look under the grille and you'll see a couple of hexagonal (or pentagonal) knobs that you need to twist off. that and 2 other connectors that you can easily pop off with your thumb. take the grille off...
there are three pieces for the grille excluding the acura emblem and they are connected with a couple of screws. unscrewed them and take them apart.
and basically you buy the mesh, spray paint it to whichever color you like, cut to size, and sandwich it between the chrome frame and the black plastic thing. then screw them together and also the acura emblem if you want (might need to cut some wires here and there for perfect fit)
so thats short description of how to do it... if you need any more help just pm me or reply on the thread! good luck
08-30-2004, 10:45 PM
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you can get that at home depo. its just gutter gaurd
08-30-2004, 10:48 PM
#16
They have different kinds to choose from? Cause i would to paint mine black.. what paint should i use...? sorry for too many questions but i think i might do this mod this week..
08-30-2004, 10:50 PM
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i dont think they have different kinds. any good gloss black paint. something like fusion, krylon
08-31-2004, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TL260power
is that also found at home depot?
another choice would be walmart (thats where i bought my can), less choices but its cheaper.
09-20-2004, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by subtledreamer
it looks photoshoppped 
09-20-2004, 10:05 PM
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yeah, my suggestion is to cut it first, then primer it, paint it and clear coat it...this way you wouldnt scratch the paint up while installing it because after you size it and shape it should fit properly (before painting.)
and regarding 02-03 TLs, the grill DOESNT come apart as in 99-00.
and regarding 02-03 TLs, the grill DOESNT come apart as in 99-00.
09-20-2004, 11:30 PM
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was cutting the mesh as much of a bitch for anyone else as it was for me??
good lord, i couldn't get it cut just right.....it took me forever to get all the little holes and slots lined up correctly.....but i'm glad i did it
let me know what you think....
http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/guest/...2shkPosYo78Qph
good lord, i couldn't get it cut just right.....it took me forever to get all the little holes and slots lined up correctly.....but i'm glad i did it
let me know what you think....
http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/guest/...2shkPosYo78Qph
09-21-2004, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SLIKZ
hahahahah.. btw nice custom grille subtle.. but i want a badgeless grille.. is it the same procedure but without putting the badge?
Originally Posted by REDLINEN
I think the mesh looks real ugly!
Originally Posted by uncsuperman
was cutting the mesh as much of a bitch for anyone else as it was for me??
good lord, i couldn't get it cut just right.....it took me forever to get all the little holes and slots lined up correctly.....but i'm glad i did it
let me know what you think....
http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/guest/album_thumbs.jsp?invite=jEq2Pv2shkPosYo78Qph
good lord, i couldn't get it cut just right.....it took me forever to get all the little holes and slots lined up correctly.....but i'm glad i did it
let me know what you think....
http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/guest/album_thumbs.jsp?invite=jEq2Pv2shkPosYo78Qph
personally, i dont like the look with the grille unpainted. but its a personal perference thing, really.as teknoking said... you should primer it first, then paint + clear coat for long-lastingness. i skipped the primer and clear coat and now the paint is chipping on me.
oh well, i plan to redo this mod on the weekends. not just because of the paint... but also slight flaws here and there with the cutting job as well. i shall post pics again when i get it done.
a picture update:
09-21-2004, 01:27 AM
#29
I bought metal cutting scissors for like 7 bux, with them its like cutting paper.
09-21-2004, 11:00 AM
#30
i think the decision to paint the mesh or not really depends on the car color
i think with a lighter color such as yours subtle....definitely gotta go with painting the mesh black
i don't think it would look good with the mesh a silver color or unpainted
however, darker colors i think could do both painted black and unpainted.....i haven't tried my car (firepepper red) with the mesh black, i just loved how it looked with the mesh a bright color....i think the contrast works very well on my color
either way, it's a great mod, and cheap, which is all the better!
i think with a lighter color such as yours subtle....definitely gotta go with painting the mesh black
i don't think it would look good with the mesh a silver color or unpainted
however, darker colors i think could do both painted black and unpainted.....i haven't tried my car (firepepper red) with the mesh black, i just loved how it looked with the mesh a bright color....i think the contrast works very well on my color
either way, it's a great mod, and cheap, which is all the better!
09-22-2004, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by uncsuperman
i think the decision to paint the mesh or not really depends on the car color
i think with a lighter color such as yours subtle....definitely gotta go with painting the mesh black
i don't think it would look good with the mesh a silver color or unpainted
however, darker colors i think could do both painted black and unpainted.....i haven't tried my car (firepepper red) with the mesh black, i just loved how it looked with the mesh a bright color....i think the contrast works very well on my color
either way, it's a great mod, and cheap, which is all the better!
i think with a lighter color such as yours subtle....definitely gotta go with painting the mesh black
i don't think it would look good with the mesh a silver color or unpainted
however, darker colors i think could do both painted black and unpainted.....i haven't tried my car (firepepper red) with the mesh black, i just loved how it looked with the mesh a bright color....i think the contrast works very well on my color
either way, it's a great mod, and cheap, which is all the better!
all comes down to personal perference. if ya like it and are satisfied with it, 'sgood.
09-23-2004, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by slikz
u don`t have your front license plate subtle.. is that allowed?i have a license plate in the front but i want to take it off..
I took it off about 2 weeks ago because i was polishing and waxing the car. The friggin license plate holder left a 3-4 inch deep scratch on the bumper that i filled with the acura paint. And damn, I realized it looks so much better without the license plate. But haven't had the best luck in past year with the cops so I'm going to put it back on in the next couple of days.
09-23-2004, 08:40 PM
#34
must be very stict down in cali about the front license plate. Here in VA dont know if its legal but i have had it off for about 4 months now and no problems.. maybe its legal dont know...
09-24-2004, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TL260power
must be very stict down in cali about the front license plate. Here in VA dont know if its legal but i have had it off for about 4 months now and no problems.. maybe its legal dont know...
Originally Posted by z3Ro
hey SUBTLE...did u also paint the black thing too?...kuz in 1 of the pics it looks like u did...
09-25-2004, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by z3Ro
yea...lol...black thing...i was talking about the black part of the grill....like the black plastic stock grill...i dont know what to call it
I didn't paint it.
