DIY Chrome Grill w/pics
12-31-01, 10:30 PM
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Hudini,
Did you get a chance to take a pic of your Jade GS with the DIY chrome grill??
If so would you be so kind to post it so I can convince my buddy that he should do his.. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Did you get a chance to take a pic of your Jade GS with the DIY chrome grill??
If so would you be so kind to post it so I can convince my buddy that he should do his.. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
01-01-02, 02:59 AM
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All,
Thanks for the tip on the $4 DIY upgrade. You are all correct, it really makes the front look elegant yet sporty. Here's how it looks on a silver vehicle.
Happy New Year!
MAC
Thanks for the tip on the $4 DIY upgrade. You are all correct, it really makes the front look elegant yet sporty. Here's how it looks on a silver vehicle.
Happy New Year!
MAC
01-01-02, 01:38 PM
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When I take my car to the dealer they ALWAYS ask where did I get the grill from and how much did it cost. I say ... I did it myself and it costs 7.50. And they go..whoa. Priceless........oh yea...a shout out to the ghetto.
Originally posted by enginyr
Thought about doing the sides too but I didn't want it too look all chrome getto'd out. Guys be sure to do the top of the ribs and just around the corner of the rib. The radius will shine like a mother funker. 19" rims didn't put a smile this big on my face compared to this 4 dollar mod. Something about doing it yourself that feels good.
Thought about doing the sides too but I didn't want it too look all chrome getto'd out. Guys be sure to do the top of the ribs and just around the corner of the rib. The radius will shine like a mother funker. 19" rims didn't put a smile this big on my face compared to this 4 dollar mod. Something about doing it yourself that feels good.
01-01-02, 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by SandRock
When I take my car to the dealer they ALWAYS ask where did I get the grill from and how much did it cost. I say ... I did it myself and it costs 7.50. And they go..whoa. Priceless........oh yea...a shout out to the ghetto.
When I take my car to the dealer they ALWAYS ask where did I get the grill from and how much did it cost. I say ... I did it myself and it costs 7.50. And they go..whoa. Priceless........oh yea...a shout out to the ghetto.
Actually looks quite nice now that I see a full grill done up. How did you do yours (Huge bucket)?
01-01-02, 07:07 PM
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wow that is great stuff, does the ES by chance have chrome underneath? Silver00spike, how do you like your Infiniti J30, I have been eyeing one of those for a while now and they are pretty cheap, let me know how you like it.
01-01-02, 07:54 PM
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SandRock nice pic of your grill the only thing that I didn't like was the unpainting on two little pieces on each side.. See your pic below with arrows for clarification.. Other than that I might do the sides of the ribs as well when I find some time..
01-02-02, 08:59 AM
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To each his own. I also took the black off around the outside of the emblem. I will take a pic from the front with the sun hittin it then tell me what you think. Plus my car was a little dirty when I took the pic. Im tellin you people love it.
Originally posted by 2SAVVY
SandRock nice pic of your grill the only thing that I didn't like was the unpainting on two little pieces on each side.. See your pic below with arrows for clarification.. Other than that I might do the sides of the ribs as well when I find some time..
SandRock nice pic of your grill the only thing that I didn't like was the unpainting on two little pieces on each side.. See your pic below with arrows for clarification.. Other than that I might do the sides of the ribs as well when I find some time..
01-02-02, 07:45 PM
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Regarding the 'two little pieces on each side', do the 2001+ grills have this??
Those weird little pieces are one of the reasons i'm not going all out and chroming the entire grill, side of ribs and all.
Also, can someone confirm that 2001+ grills can also be chromed using acetone/paint remover? I never knew this was a possibility and would love to see pics if anyone has them!
Those weird little pieces are one of the reasons i'm not going all out and chroming the entire grill, side of ribs and all.
Also, can someone confirm that 2001+ grills can also be chromed using acetone/paint remover? I never knew this was a possibility and would love to see pics if anyone has them!
01-02-02, 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by Intellexual
Regarding the 'two little pieces on each side', do the 2001+ grills have this??
Those weird little pieces are one of the reasons i'm not going all out and chroming the entire grill, side of ribs and all.
Also, can someone confirm that 2001+ grills can also be chromed using acetone/paint remover? I never knew this was a possibility and would love to see pics if anyone has them!
Regarding the 'two little pieces on each side', do the 2001+ grills have this??
Those weird little pieces are one of the reasons i'm not going all out and chroming the entire grill, side of ribs and all.
Also, can someone confirm that 2001+ grills can also be chromed using acetone/paint remover? I never knew this was a possibility and would love to see pics if anyone has them!
01-02-02, 10:30 PM
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Originally posted by Intellexual
Regarding the 'two little pieces on each side', do the 2001+ grills have this??
Those weird little pieces are one of the reasons i'm not going all out and chroming the entire grill, side of ribs and all.
Also, can someone confirm that 2001+ grills can also be chromed using acetone/paint remover? I never knew this was a possibility and would love to see pics if anyone has them!
Regarding the 'two little pieces on each side', do the 2001+ grills have this??
Those weird little pieces are one of the reasons i'm not going all out and chroming the entire grill, side of ribs and all.
Also, can someone confirm that 2001+ grills can also be chromed using acetone/paint remover? I never knew this was a possibility and would love to see pics if anyone has them!
Don't knock it till you try it!
01-02-02, 10:31 PM
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Originally posted by 2SAVVY
Anyways I scanned in the pic of that GS in the brochure for you all to look at..
Anyways I scanned in the pic of that GS in the brochure for you all to look at..