24no7

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I would like to start by thanking the people for the inspiration and for documenting how to accomplish this without having to take the car to a body shop. The DIYs on az regarding this matter were immensely helpful so for that thanks again.
Sadly, before i was able to finish painting the bumper, the V part only, it got very windy all of a sudden so a little bit of dust got on the fresh paint I guess i should have closed the garage but I didn't because it was awfully hot. Anyhow, my mesh will likely arrive on wednesday so i will finish everything at once next week. Oh ya, I'm thinking about putting the a-spec emblem instead of the "A" what do you think?

Before I started with this project, i went to my room to make sure i had this



Cutting the bumper



Putting the bondo on



After sanding a bit, i decided to put the bumper back on the car



This is what i got after sanding for a while



Covering the bumper



Using prime



Letting it dry afterwards and then DUST!!



It doesn't look bad, it is a tiny bit but it bothers me a lot. So i will have to fix it
btw the grilles were painted the same color as my car



These pictures are all for today, but will post more after everything is done properly

donaldso718

This post sounds awfully familiar, I think someone else here had used that exact same line "Before I started with this project, i went to my room to make sure i had this" with that pic..

phatrick

Um he took it from that thread. Cus in that thread it says before you attempt this, make sure you have this.

CLtotheTL32

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Excellent work! Looks great!

1islandparadise

Very nice!

Chessie724

Lookin' good.

I dunno' if you felt the same, but when I cut that cross-bar out of the bumper, I did feel a little rush. It takes cajones and commitment to take that kind of step and trust in your craftsmanship that the patch and refinishing will look good. Kudos.

24no7

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Yes i took it from another thread just for fun.

Yep

Thanks

Thanks

Ya I completely understand what you are saying. I was scared of damaging the bumper and then having to get a new or used one which would have made me spend more money. Indeed, you need to have cojones before trying this.

guitarplayer16

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Wow great job!

You got more balls than I do to be painting by your car - overspray sucks man.

BigPZ

Great Job!! I love that point when you think you might fuck something up, and everything turns out for the best...Nice Job!!

Otacon

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Every time I see a thread about this it makes me want to start this project.

InFaMouSLink

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DUDE WTF!!! you dont play.. Well having a garage to work in def helps..

Nice JOB!!!!

My car is parked this week ( clutch scaring me so replacement next weekend) so i might have to take this on this week as well... We shall see.

Paint > Vinyl??

Steven Bell

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Dude, very well done. I really like the look- be sure to update this thread with some beauty shots.

acura_dipset_tl

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Great work

24no7

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LOL i know man. that's why i always cross my fingers

Jajajaja true. so far everything is going as planned. Hope to have this done very soon.

DO IT!!

This is very true. The only bad thing is that it gets so hot in side I would say go with paint, just my personal opinion

Thanks a lot steve! you should give it a go as well
I'm trying to do something different, something that no one has ever done, as far as i know. I want to finish this project as soon as possible but can't since i have other duties to fulfill. However, i've been working on it almost every day. So please CROSS your fingers

thanks a lot

omnuts

Good job so far.

Ricky Pounds

Clean and very well done job, cool!!

NoMercy_TL

Looks fresh man, nice work

sevank21

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Clean work man. I'm movig up to Vegas, maybe we all can meet up one day

AnthraciteAspec

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Nice work, def takes some balls to attempt this mod

Steven Bell

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I've thought about doing this a couple of times....not enough time to pull it off though.

24no7

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I have had this in the back of my head for a long time. Ever since i saw the 09 tsx grille, I had always wondered about how it would look on my car. Never really had the time to do this. One because i was sort of scared of ruining my bumper, and second because the tl was is my daily drive car. Anyways, since i removed the middle bar, i decided to attemp to do the following, to add the 09 tsx grille on the front bumper. Honestly, it has been a pain in the butt, however, things are going well so far. Just need to finish few things here and there. For the mean, time i will leave you with this pictures
Please, remember that im working with what i have, and with what i can do. As far as i know, no one has done anything like that to the 3g tl so please be nice. Im not a pro, im just tryind to do something different thats all.
let me know what you think?



The grille



i'm pretty sure more work will be needed to be done, we'll see.

24no7

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thanks

thanks

thanks

Thanks. Just let me know, we can have a small get-together

Indeed my friend

That's understandable, but i still think you should give it a go
send me your bumper, i'll do it for you lol

veggiemonster

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good luck OP. i don't know how well the new grille will blend, but i'm anxious to see the results.

24no7

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An update. Hope you guys like it

vietxquangstah

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hmmmm... it looks ok. it doesn't look bad i like it, but the more i look at it the more out of place it seems.

i'm pretty sure its because im so used to the regular tl girlls, and seeing this kinda throws it off.

it kind of reminds me of the new '12 tl grills. the smaller beaks. props on definitely being the first!

veggiemonster

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well OP i have to hand it to you, it looks better on your car than it does the new Acura's... [up]

Steven Bell

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Wow, very radical. Kudos to you for originality!

InFaMouSLink

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I like so far.. What are you going to do about the gap on top?

myron

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eeeehhhhh not for me, but good to be original

huystAr

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wow well done but not really feelin' it. props to your craftsmanship

imj0257

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+1

bukjoe15

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nice job. but not feeling the look

omnuts

Good thinking and creativity, sorry to say that its kinda looks out if place

UA6

Truly one of a kid. Good work

lights

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good try on the TSX grill, but i guess you're one of those guys who eventually grow to like the new grill design by acura.

bforbrian

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Wow, great execution (the work for what it is) but damn it flows 0%.

acura_dipset_tl

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Not really feeling the new look, but props for taking a really far leap.....
Imo tsx grill belongs on a tsx.

TWiSDiT

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interesting.. OP can u post more pics? during daytime and better cam? Thanks

lights

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don't be harsh....if he get rid of the upper gap it'll flow more than 0%.

kevinballer08

pretty good work, but i'd say get rid of the top gap or put it lower so it's evenlly spaced.