Black Chrome emblems, grill, etc

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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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Black Chrome emblems, grill, etc

Can anyone point me to a company that offers these?
Has anyone had their grille and other chrome pieces painted?
I am a new owner and will get my black/black 5auto soon.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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Anything that is acually metal can be powder coated, as far as the grill, it's plastic, it could be painted by a local body shop.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Thanks, are any of the chrome parts actually metal?

I think the emblems would look better in black chrome vs. painting them body color. I may just de-badge the car anyway.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004MT6TL
Anything that is acually metal can be powder coated, as far as the grill, it's plastic, it could be painted by a local body shop.
The center of the grill is plastic but the outline is aluminum, isn't it?
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Here, I have a 3G TL and I want this done, heres how your going ot get it done, I talked to someone @ an Acura dealership that sells HIGHLY online.


You are referring to an electroplating process. Black chrome does not use the body paint color of NBP since paint would completely mask the chrome nature of the emblem. There are many companies which come out to dealerships and apply a special electroplated paint to the existing chrome to achieve this effect. Actually, Acura did sell TL emblems in this color (high quality dipped, rather than basic on-car EP), but not for the 2004 – up. The problem with this EP process is that it does wear off over time (ever see worn gold emblems? Same process leads to that discoloration). If you want your chrome emblems black chromed, you need to contact a local electroplater (tons of mobile ones in most cities).



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Brian
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