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Old 10-30-2008, 04:44 PM
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Painted grilles and rear trims now online.




http://www.heeltoeauto.com/home.php?cat=3829


Try not to complain too much if you don't like the price. Getting this done so it looks factory is not as easy as it seems, and we put a lot or prep work into these as well. So I don't wanna hear about what your cousin Chuey can do it for.



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Old 10-30-2008, 06:22 PM
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So you are all speachless. I know, I am awesome.
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All looks good and I am sure your pricing is 1/3 of what the dealers would charge, great buy, I will keep you in mind when I purchase my TL
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ROFL "...cousin Chuey...."
Old 10-30-2008, 07:57 PM
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I saw this today at a Southern California dealership, it's mind blowin' how much it changes the cosmetic appearance. A very nice subtle mod, and makes it a must have for any color! The black just looks sick! This could be a deal breaker for me in the right direction!
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Hey Marcus, how involved is the install?
Old 10-30-2008, 08:21 PM
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Marcus- maybe you can give a little more of a description about the materials used and quality of teh paint job?

@ chuey
Old 10-31-2008, 09:31 AM
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This is going to be the fastest selling mod for 4G.

On the pricing front, it was not clear whether the core refund will be given on top of the asking price. Say for part B do they have to pay $168 and then if some one send the insert back they get $70 refund or is it that they pay ($168 +$70) and the $70 is refunded when you send the insert back.
Old 10-31-2008, 10:20 AM
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That's a very fair price!! We just worked out the details with our local Acura dealer to paint the grill. They did not want to paint the bomarang because the average customer would drag stuff across it putting stuf in the trunk. Then try to blame us.
Old 10-31-2008, 10:25 AM
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I want that for my 2008 TL!!! Black out my front grill and license plate area in the back please!!!!
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Would you consider an option with the Acura logo already applied? (I think I read that your expecting us to remove and re-attach our original Acura emblem)

And we need to know what's involved in replacing the grille/insert - can you post an instruction sheet?

Perhaps I'm in the minority, but I have a very low comfort level with attempting to do any of this myself - I do not want to risk screwing up a $43k (AWD) car...
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Originally Posted by ggesq
Marcus- maybe you can give a little more of a description about the materials used and quality of teh paint job?

@ chuey
Hmmm....I am not sure how much more descriptive I need to be really. We have it painted and it looks like it came from the factory. I am not sure the brand of paint or size of metallic or anything like that if thats what you mean. But I've been getting TSX parts painted for over a year without ONE complaint. It's just like factory.


[QUOTE=sr4dt]This is going to be the fastest selling mod for 4G.

On the pricing front, it was not clear whether the core refund will be given on top of the asking price. Say for part B do they have to pay $168 and then if some one send the insert back they get $70 refund or is it that they pay ($168 +$70) and the $70 is refunded when you send the insert back. [/url]


The core price is built into the main price. It is optional to send back the stock part in excellent condition for a refund.



Originally Posted by tech14
I want that for my 2008 TL!!! Black out my front grill and license plate area in the back please!!!!
Sure, wanna send them to me?


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Would you consider an option with the Acura
logo already applied?
Its two screws. You can handle it

I will provide some info on the R&R for you guys. Sit tight.


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Old 10-31-2008, 11:26 AM
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wow wow that looks great, remind me why you didnt do this for the 3rd genners, sheesh
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1) Looks good.
2) Less core charge, the price seems reasonable to me.
3) Cousin Chuey
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Originally Posted by MrHeeltoe

Originally Posted by tech14:

I want that for my 2008 TL!!! Black out my front grill and license plate area in the back please!!!!

MrHeeltoe: Sure, wanna send them to me?
Can the central grill piece be removed from the main bumper assembly? Are there any scans or directions on how to do that once the main bumper is removed?

Are there any scans or directions on how to remove the rear license plate area that is striped? I am interested in blacking out the striped part, and the chrome piece.

If I was able to remove these pieces, how much would it cost to paint the front? The rear?
Old 11-01-2008, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by PetesTL
Hey Marcus, how involved is the install?
i think its just work well in the black color,BTW painting the TL grill & trim make it cheap (my opinion).

Your TL is AWESOME don't mess it up
Old 11-01-2008, 12:57 PM
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Does anyone have a picture of the full car with the painted grill? It's hard to tell how it really looks because there is only close up shots.

Thanks
Old 11-01-2008, 01:04 PM
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Looks great.
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168 for the grill is not bad at all
Old 11-01-2008, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kharateez
168 for the grill is not bad at all
pretty good deal.
Old 11-01-2008, 03:53 PM
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Looks good. So out the door, it'd be $413 for an entire painted grill, correct?
Not bad.
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