I've noticed this small blemish in the corner of my grill for a while. Looks like that piece wasn't "wrapped" properly if that's how they manufacture it...





I didn't pay too much attention to it because the beak has a fair amount of minor scratches in it, and eventually I want to get it and the rear trim piece re-painted in a matching chrome.

I know very little about the processes involved in auto painting, but I've seen these pieces in a more reflective silver on other members cars. How is this usually done, and what would it typically cost?

 

i personally would not try to attempt to diy.. silver is a very hard color to match, even professionals have a hard time color matching it..

pay someone to do it, get the grill painted too

 

I have the same issue with my car.

 

Buy the midnight chrome grille and R&R it yourself.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190858885711...9#ht_409wt_899

 

Awesome. This same seller also has the rear trim in the same finish, for those interested: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACURA-OEM-FACTORY-REAR-CHROME-TRIM-2010-2011-TL-/180958062448?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a21f0e770

 

I just noticed that these listings specifically say it's for the 10-11 TL. As far as I know they didn't change much, if anything, between 09 and 10, but ebay's compatibility calculator says it won't fit my 09.

Can anyone confirm?