Kraftycutter

So I have the MRP Type S in the picture below. I would like to paint the chrome parts, including the entire grill, the two chrome parts near the fog lights, and the chrome part above the license plate. My only question is what color? On the NBP it is is, you go all black. What about on an MRP? Should I just black it out or go MRP?

Thanks,

Kraftycutter

One of the ideas I had was to black out everything but paint the Acura logo MRP. Thoughts?

Distorted Reality

Get it body colored matched.

jptl04

iTrader: (1)

i'd black it out, something you could repaint later, after a while all the rock/stone chips will get to you, especially when the chrome underneath starts showing. i say black it out cuz for one i think it would look better, and second i think it would be hard to find a good MRP match in a can. and if you ever decide to black out the headlights it would be a better look all around.

rksokol

I would paint the middle strut bar black to match the inner black around the "A" logo, and the gray area MRP. Then if you want you could paint the surrounding metal finish a different color (like black or chrome), but I wouldn't do MRP.

Tripnbeats

IMO....id leave it....its harder to chip the chrome than the paint.

Kraftycutter

chrome is not an option. if the paint chips, then i'll repaint it. no big deal.

JnC

iTrader: (12)

Wait a couple of days, I have a RRP and I am having the bits painted to match the body color i.e. color match. I'll post pictures once installed to give you an idea as to how it would look

jmkiang

iTrader: (5)

Hey OP, what are you getting as quotes to paint your grill? I was quoted $75 (lowest) and I just wanted to see what other people are paying. This is for a full NBP color match... not just black paint.

Kraftycutter

Due to my original thought being to paint them black, i was just thinking about doing it myself.

Tripnbeats

if ur doing it then do it...ur not wasting a lot of money the only thing u have to do it remove the chrome with chemicals....i use afta or hybond it removes it clean and doesnt make the rag you're using leave sticky lint on it and then a plastic primer. and your black paint. either way cant wait to see pics.

Kraftycutter

Where would I buy afta or hybond? I was thinking I would just sand the pieces down.

Kraftycutter

http://www.amazon.com/Guardsman-4002...6217533&sr=8-1

is this the afta you refer to?

Tripnbeats

yes sir....very strong stuff we use it at my shop for cleaning spots on headliners n stuff... u can use it for cleaning anything... it rips wax right off of paint so if u use it to take off road tar make sure u put the wax right back on. aaaand once i cleaned the steering wheel with it to get the dirty n grime off and it did a great job it even took the chrome off the "A" emblem

Kraftycutter

Can you find this stuff at Home Depot or Autozone?

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

I'd say do it with body color.

just noticed you are smiling in the car lol

Kraftycutter

that was the day I brought the car home. Of course I'm smiling.

Tripnbeats

nope its a commercial product. hybond and afta are for interior shops or audio shops that do little upholstery.... the stuff you find at home depot isnt that strong.... this is hybond i odnt know where to get it other than my distributor.http://www.lincolnsentry.com.au/File.../Hybond_80.pdf

this stuff is super strong literally a drop rips the chrome right off.

Kraftycutter

Any other products you can suggest that are not commercial? Addition, does anyone knowhow to remove the chrome from the hood and trunk? Ididn't see clips or screws.Must I just tape off and paint them on the car?

VoLLy

iTrader: (8)

Body color will be cleanest IMO.

Jays_04TL

I would agree. Paint the chrome piece in the middle & it should look sweet.
I wouldn't paint it MRP and I wouldn't paint the whole grill black either.
Just black out the middle except for the A. Then your done.

powerflow

This is what I did with mine. Gloss black, base/clear the outer pieces and emblems, color match inner.