Acura_MD

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone on this forum has painted their Polished Metal Metallic grill or has some pictures of someone who has. I wasn't able to find any painted grills for PMM. I am debating between getting the grill painted or getting the Midnight Chrome kit. The OEM grill does not seem as offensive on PMM as it does on darker colors, so I may just stick with stock. What are your thoughts?

jazzpicker

I have a dark color TL and a stock grill and it looks great. I tried a RJ color matched grill and it looked good but the car lost something. I reinstalled the stock grill and am perfectly happy. It seems that the grill controversy has calmed down a bit as people are getting used to the look.

I was the same as everybody else hated the thing at first but like it now. I hate neurotic car owners (myself included)

Nexson

I'm going to be honest, I'm painting the stock grille, but that doesn't mean I dont like the stock grille, I just have that option to buy an extra grille and paint it. I actually do like the stock grille.

Acura_MD

I like the OEM grill too and think it makes the car stand out, but I was just curious as to how the PMM would look with a painted grill. Anyone have Photoshop skills to help my curiosity out?


BTW... I just saw a stock grill go for $55 on eBay. Not sure if that was the minimum reserve the seller wanted, but heck of a deal!

jazzpicker

I think it's a mistake to sell your OEM grill when you mod your grill. I think most people really like the OEM grill despite the fact that the painted and Ron Jon grills look good. I think the car will be worth more with the original grill at sale.

I found a used OEM in great shape to paint, bought a RJ and kept my original grill, changing grills takes a couple of hours if you do it correctly.

In the meantime I can play with changing grills as I wish and will be able to install the OEM when I upgrade cars. Despite the craziness, the OEM is my favorite.

Acura_MD

None of these responses answer my question! Has anyone painted their PMM grill or have pictures of a PMM painted grill??

kc3labs2js

My 2010 TL SH-AWD PMM is currently in the body shop to have the grill painted. Pick it up tomorrow. Both pieces of the front grill are being done. I decided to leave the back strip alone mainly because I thought it helps break it up a little. I will post a photo within a few days.

kc3labs2js

Picked it up on Friday, photo link below:

http://picasaweb.google.com/11155451...eat=directlink

Nexson

looks like they did a very nice job on the color match, keep an eye on the beak, if not done correctly, it will chip.

Congrats my friend!

HawkI

Not to be a hater or anything, but it looks like you have the Grigio not the PMM. I could be wrong and maybe it was the lighting or whatever. I like the color and the painted grill BTW.

I thought this was what the PMM looked like:
https://acurazine.com/forums/picture...ictureid=33359

To the OP I think the PMM actually looks best with the OEM grill set up. Just my

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

that is Palladium Metallic

HawkI

Yup, my bad. I'm going to go see if I can get my foot removed from my mouth now.

kc3labs2js

The photos were taken at dusk so I can understand why it may look like the Grigio. I will get it washed up and take some better photos this weekend so people have a better idea of what it looks like.

I also like the Palladium Metallic and also the Black with the OEM grille.

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

that looks sweet dude....

Acura_MD

Hey, it seems that the pictures aren't working anymore. Could you re-up them or re-link them? Dying to see them!!! Thanks!

EDIT: NEVER MIND, COPY/PASTED THE LINK AND IT WORKED!

kc3labs2js

Added some photos taken in the sun.

http://picasaweb.google.com/11155451...eat=directlink

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

wow looks great! i really like that color.

HawkI

Looks really good! I have CBP and love it, but I just got a little jealous looking at yours all washed up in the sun with that painted grill. Well done.

kc3labs2js

Appreciate the feedback. The paint job was the wife's Christmas gift to me.

WalterSobchak

It's absolutely jarring how much hotter polished metal looks in the sun.

Good work!

Fryd_Up

That looks very good. I like the color match much more. The OEM grill is alittle too flashy for me personally.

Litt

Your ride looks really good.