BlackenedTL

I've had my '05 AT NBP Navi for about 4 weeks now and finally took some pictures showing the mods completed so far. I've never posted pics before, so I hope this works!

So far, I've got 9LED Blue dome and door lights, shaved Acura and TL emblems, Rockblocker tinted tails and side markers, Llumar Stealth 30% tint all around, and painted center grill piece. What do you think?

tallfuq

wow it looks nice did u paint it urself or at a shop?

RJANACONDA

iTrader: (1)

Very nice simple mod for a unique look

datplayaz

looking good

BlackenedTL

Yeah, I painted it myself using Duplicolor Nighthawk Black Pearl spray paint (covered it with Duplicolor Clear coat also) that I bought at Wal-Mart. The hard part was getting it off and back on again without removing the bumper...it CAN be done (just 5 screws hold it in), but it takes small tools and a lot of patience...

ndx2

nice! your tint looks very light, though.

johnny--2k

where did you get the paint from in a spray can? What kind of prep work did you do to the piece?? IE: did you sand it down at all or anything?

Looks HOT

CCColtsicehockey

painted grill looks really good i like it

BlackenedTL

Yeah, I prepped it using 100 grit sandpaper (just to give it some "tooth") and cleaned it using alcohol. I bought the spray paint from Walmart (look for Duplicolor - Nighthawk Black Pearl). After applying 3 coats of paint, I gave it 2 coats of Duplicolor clear (also at Walmart). Total cost was about $10.00. I took me about 45 minutes to remove grill piece and 20 minutes to replace.

I wasn't sure I'd like it at first, but now I think it looks good. The tints are a little lighter than I'd like, but I didn't want to attract to much attention from the Law and wanted an even look.

johnny--2k

awesome....how was the color match? Have you thought about doing the other grill pieces? (the top and bottom)