Hi,

Has anyone here had experience in blacking-out their grills? (i.e. painting the chrome black)? I know some bimmer owners who have done this to their kidneys by scuffing up the chrome (sand paper?), so the paint "sticks" better. Do you guys think this would work on the TL? Have you seen another Acura with this done? Do you recommend against it? I'd appreciate any feedback you can give on the subject. Thanks.


-Greg

 

the 04 TL doesn't really have Chrome persay, its more plastic then chromed. look at the TSX or previous acura's those have chrome.

As for scuffing it up to apply paint. its up to you, but kinda hard to get that fixed under warrenty... But just dont forget to do it where its not windy. no need the paint getting all over a nice face like the TL.

 

The grille on the 04 is actually brushed aluminum. Make sure whatever paint you choose and prep are compatible with the aluminum. Otherwise you might just end up with a mess.

 

the grills in canada are plastic, mine will be carbon fiber next week

 

Where will you get carbon fiber grills?? can you post pics?

 

I'd like to know where you can get a CF grille as well.