Once Again.. a Nexson Grille...Pics
#1
-Brian
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![Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/icons/icon6.gif)
Just an example of how a grille should be painted, so that it does not chip.
These steps NEED to be taken.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I bought this grille and painted it Polished Metal Metallic.
Sanding 80 then 180
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2680-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2681-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2690-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2693-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2697-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2698-1.jpg)
Self Etching Primer (for metal)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2701.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2705.jpg)
PPG NCS Sealer
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2707.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2709.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2710.jpg)
DBC Basecoat
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2712-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2714-1.jpg)
DC3000 Clearcoat
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2720-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2721-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2722-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2724-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2727-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2731-1.jpg)
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These steps NEED to be taken.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I bought this grille and painted it Polished Metal Metallic.
Sanding 80 then 180
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2680-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2681-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2690-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2693-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2697-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2698-1.jpg)
Self Etching Primer (for metal)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2701.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2705.jpg)
PPG NCS Sealer
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2707.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2709.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2710.jpg)
DBC Basecoat
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2712-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2714-1.jpg)
DC3000 Clearcoat
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2720-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2721-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2722-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2724-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2727-1.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2731-1.jpg)
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Last edited by Nexson; 02-23-2011 at 10:07 PM.
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Wow, well done Nexon.
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#8
-Brian
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Carbon Silver, from a G35 lip I did, had a little paint left over.
I wanted something to match the wheels, and I can't stand how the stock rear lip water spots so easily!
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2733.jpg)
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![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2738.jpg)
I wanted something to match the wheels, and I can't stand how the stock rear lip water spots so easily!
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2733.jpg)
![](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_2735.jpg)
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Damn that turned out great. Nicely done sir! Now get that sucker installed
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Nice pose in that reflection shot there ![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Interested to see how the paint-matched rear lip comes out. Good luck!
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Interested to see how the paint-matched rear lip comes out. Good luck!
#23
-Brian
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People like you, help others want this same grille, so Thank you!
I will ship it out tomorrow and hopefully get there Monday, it is going to Cali.
I will ship it out tomorrow and hopefully get there Monday, it is going to Cali.
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Wow, well done-all the pictures look great.
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#34
-Brian
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Thanks!
I want to see what I can do with the 2012 grille once I get the conversion.
I should probably make a instructional video for painting grilles so others maybe inspired to do it themselves!
I want to see what I can do with the 2012 grille once I get the conversion.
I should probably make a instructional video for painting grilles so others maybe inspired to do it themselves!
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Can you clarify, are you planning on converting your 09/10 grill to a 2012 grill? If so, how will you be doing it?
#38
-Brian
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Hey, didn't know you were on here!![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
ha, well I guess that wouldn't be hard. Most shops assume I guess you don't have to do much prepping or not willing to sand in those hard to reach areas.
Like the whole bumpoer the grille, the whole front should just bolt right up like it did my accord and other models with a mid gen change.
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Like the whole bumpoer the grille, the whole front should just bolt right up like it did my accord and other models with a mid gen change.