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Nice thread here. I got the glitter black rims on my 2020 Tech. I was considering trying to black out those lower chrome pieces on the side. They look really good for those of you that did it.
Thanks for the pictures and instructions. Here's a pic of my rims. Maybe I'll think of doing the sides later, but I need to sell my tech rims first.
Well, the front is done along with the sides using Acura Aspec trim. The front required the bumper to be removed so I had a local reputable shop do this for me for $100. I supplied all the parts since I had the trim wrapped with PPF ahead of time. I’m stopping for now. Maybe I’ll get the black wheels when I need new tires but I also don’t really mind the graphite look either....
I don't want to post any more parts until I can confirm that what I ordered was correct - then I'll post all of these parts with pics in one posting with the costs, etc. and any "gotchas" to help people do it easier than what it took me to do it
Any update to what the parts listing and costs are? Thanks
I'm in your area as well. Could you PM me the local shop you used to drop the front bumper?
this response made me think it was pretty easy to do the sides (4 parts). Just for the hell of it, I asked Acura how much. Craziness. “Talked to service they would get 3-4 hours labor @ 155.00 per”. That was Acura Boston
Originally Posted by chappyja
I'm sure there are cheaper ways to go with wrap/vinyl, Plastidip, etc. but I chose to stick with the OEM Aspec replacement parts that I got from Curry. The part numbers for these parts are:
Garnish Assembly, L Front Door Middle *NH547* (Berlina Black) 72352tjba11za
Garnish Assembly, R Front Door Middle *NH547* (Berlina Black) 72312tjba11za
Garnish Assembly, L Rear Door Middle *NH547* (Berlina Black) 72852tjba11za
Garnish Assembly, R Rear Door Middle *NH547* (Berlina Black) 72812tjba11za
Those 4 parts delivered were just over $170, so again, not the cheap route. Also, when removing the chrome plastic off, since it is held on by about 8 clips and adhesive, there was almost no way to preserve the pieces. The good news is once off, the new part come with new adhesive and all new clips, so I was able to use a diluted alcohol spray to clean the area really good and then the new pieces popped right on.
I also got the Aspec parts for the front, but I haven't installed those yet. Since the entire front of my RDX is PPF'd, I'm having the parts done and then I need to carve out time to investigate what is involved with the grill trim and lower chrome swap entails. If anyone is close to Raleigh and knows how to do this sort of thing, PM me LOL.
this response made me think it was pretty easy to do the sides (4 parts). Just for the hell of it, I asked Acura how much. Craziness. “Talked to service they would get 3-4 hours labor @ 155.00 per”. That was Acura Boston
I had it done for under $150 at a local body shop. It took them an hour. 3-4 hours seems very excessive!
Looking to do this A-spec conversion on our recently acquired 2020 Tech RDX... can someone please post the final list of part numbers needed for the front bumper conversion? I did not see that listed in this thread. Thanks!
Answered my own question and ordered the parts today.
Front Bumper parts:
Garnish Right = 71104-TJB-A50
Garnish Left = 71109-TJB-A50
Inlet Grill Right = 71103-TJB-A50
Inlet Grill Left = 71108-TJB-A50
Duct Right = 71112-TJB-A50
Duct Left = 71117-TJB-A50
Front Grill surround = 71122-TJB-A50
Door Parts:
Door Garnish Right Front = 72312-TJB-A11ZA
Door Garnish Left Front = 72352-TJB-A11ZA
Door Garnish Right Rear = 72812-TJB-A11ZA
Door Garnish Left Rear = 72852-TJB-A11ZA
Trim above doors on side:
Top Door Sash Molding Right Front = 72425-TJB-A11
Top Door Sash Molding Left Front = 72465-TJB-A11
Top Door Sash Molding Right Rear = 72925-TJB-A11
Top Door Sash Molding Left Rear = 72925-TJB-A11
Rear Quarter Glass with Molding Right = 73500-TJB-A11
Rear Quarter Glass with Molding Left = 73550-TJB-A11
The above parts are what is needed to convert a RDX to Black A-Spec trim.
Answered my own question and ordered the parts today.
Front Bumper parts:
Garnish Right = 71104-TJB-A50
Garnish Left = 71109-TJB-A50
Inlet Grill Right = 71103-TJB-A50
Inlet Grill Left = 71108-TJB-A50
Duct Right = 71112-TJB-A50
Duct Left = 71117-TJB-A50
Front Grill surround = 71122-TJB-A50
Door Parts:
Door Garnish Right Front = 72312-TJB-A11ZA
Door Garnish Left Front = 72352-TJB-A11ZA
Door Garnish Right Rear = 72812-TJB-A11ZA
Door Garnish Left Rear = 72852-TJB-A11ZA
Trim above doors on side:
Top Door Sash Molding Right Front = 72425-TJB-A11
Top Door Sash Molding Left Front = 72465-TJB-A11
Top Door Sash Molding Right Rear = 72925-TJB-A11
Top Door Sash Molding Left Rear = 72925-TJB-A11
Rear Quarter Glass with Molding Right = 73500-TJB-A11
Rear Quarter Glass with Molding Left = 73550-TJB-A11
The above parts are what is needed to convert a RDX to Black A-Spec trim.
Can we isolate and sticky this comment in the thread?
Good luck with the rear quarter window chrome trim. I believe it is attached to the glass, (as it shows in the parts listing posted earlier) meaning the glass needs to be removed and reinstalled.
Those who have ordered the parts will figure this out when they arrive. Let us know!
The trim pieces above the window are held on by a screw however I dont think it is easy to remove without damaging them. The bottom door pieces are held on by plastic clips and adhesive. This would be very hard to remove without damaging. The rear quarter window is attached to the glass. I replaced all pieces but this piece with A-spec and then wrapped this one.
Any tips on removing the bottom trim pieces in each door (4 total)? That’s all I purchased. Any special tools to pull off? I was thinking of using Dental floss to get under adhesive and then something to pry off clips (screw driver?). Has anybody been able to remove without damaging them? I assume installing new ones they just pop in?
Any tips on removing the bottom trim pieces in each door (4 total)? That’s all I purchased. Any special tools to pull off? I was thinking of using Dental floss to get under adhesive and then something to pry off clips (screw driver?). Has anybody been able to remove without damaging them? I assume installing new ones they just pop in?
Its all stuck on via a few clips as well as adhesive. I actually used a putty knife wrapped in a micro fiber cloth and kept pushing the putty knife until I hit a clip. Then I would pull....I was NOT able to remove without damaging. These were a pain to remove and they broke into multiple pieces as you have to tug very hard to remove.
Yeah, there is no way to not damage. They will just break when you pull them. You might get lucky with one, but they are definitely stuck on good with the adhesive and clips.
Can anything be done about the giant Acura logo in the front? Can the chrome surround on the giant logo be deleted? I know it's the front facing radar, but...how would a wrap effect it?
Can anything be done about the giant Acura logo in the front? Can the chrome surround on the giant logo be deleted? I know it's the front facing radar, but...how would a wrap effect it?
IDK. From what I hear, dirt can make the radar not work. I'm sure a wrap would be worse.
Can anything be done about the giant Acura logo in the front? Can the chrome surround on the giant logo be deleted? I know it's the front facing radar, but...how would a wrap effect it?
remove chrome emblem and paint gloss black . Tint the Acura logo with 50% window tint to darken it.
I'm having everything wrapped next Friday, I'm not bothering with replacing everything. The chrome delete wrap is going to cost $300 less than the cost of all the parts - not including the labor (or my time) to install it all.
I just had the black rims swapped out today and it's getting tinted this Friday. I'll come back in a week-ish and post pics of the finished product, but here is a teaser.
What are these parts, exactly? I can't find reference or pictures as to what these are and how they are different on the two models.
Thanks!
The inlet grill is the black plastic mesh looking piece inside the front bumper that the black U shaped A-Spec trim attaches to. On the non A-Spec it is a L shape so the inlet grill is a different design. The duct is what attaches behind it. I was not sure if the duct was needed but ordered it anyways since it is so cheap. I would recommend comparing the part numbers on the duct to see if your model is the same or not. You will definitely need the inlet grill however as the difference has been shown earlier in this thread.
The inlet grill is the black plastic mesh looking piece inside the front bumper that the black U shaped A-Spec trim attaches to. On the non A-Spec it is a L shape so the inlet grill is a different design. The duct is what attaches behind it. I was not sure if the duct was needed but ordered it anyways since it is so cheap. I would recommend comparing the part numbers on the duct to see if your model is the same or not. You will definitely need the inlet grill however as the difference has been shown earlier in this thread.
maybe i missed this but why not wrap everything instead of buying new parts?
Durability. I have done a vinyl wrapped de-chrome on my Volvo XC90 R-Design and while it looks good after a year or two of driving you can see some wear on the vinyl and some peeling in areas (at the edges mostly). It is not as durable as the factory pieces. You also need to be careful of car washes you go to as the drive through ones are not recommended for vinyl wrapped cars (if you use that type of car wash to begin with).
Its a personal choice, I was okay paying extra for factory parts that should hold up over many years..
Durability. I have done a vinyl wrapped de-chrome on my Volvo XC90 R-Design and while it looks good after a year or two of driving you can see some wear on the vinyl and some peeling in areas (at the edges mostly). It is not as durable as the factory pieces. You also need to be careful of car washes you go to as the drive through ones are not recommended for vinyl wrapped cars (if you use that type of car wash to begin with).
Its a personal choice, I was okay paying extra for factory parts that should hold up over many years..
I pickup the car tomorrow and have been pricing things out - I was quoted 500.00 to do a chrome delete (wrap)... I have only received one quote so far and actually don't know what to expect price wise.
