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Old 11-07-13, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by nDrew
I was hoping sooner than later. I just bought the car today and I am very impatient lol! I just want to mod it ASAP.



They are sold out of the emblemless grille. I spoke with them the other day and they aren't sure if they'll get any anytime soon. Thanks for your help!
I was looking to hang onto mine for a few more months until I can get a K-Break grille imported from Japan. You may want to keep an eye on the classifieds section on here. I originally got mine from there but it was $130 a little over a year ago.
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Originally Posted by Kira X
I was looking to hang onto mine for a few more months until I can get a K-Break grille imported from Japan. You may want to keep an eye on the classifieds section on here. I originally got mine from there but it was $130 a little over a year ago.
Keep me posted when you are ready to sell. Who knows when I'll come across one. Thanks!
Old 11-07-13, 08:29 PM
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If someone comes across one for a 01-03 lemme know.cash in hand. Sorry didn't mean to jack Ur thread...but I been lookin for a while now too!!!
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Originally Posted by jdmdredloc
If someone comes across one for a 01-03 lemme know.cash in hand. Sorry didn't mean to jack Ur thread...but I been lookin for a while now too!!!
No problem! At least you are going after the Zenki grille. I'll keep my eyes open for you!
Old 11-08-13, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by nDrew
Keep me posted when you are ready to sell. Who knows when I'll come across one. Thanks!
Definitely man. I'll keep an eye on these grilles.
Old 11-13-13, 09:28 AM
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I just e-mailed the guys that have the chrome ones for $179 to see if they can get them not chrome and with a price reduction. Fingers crossed!
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In the mean time check out my grille that I plasti dipped. It was my first time and am proud of the results. Originally I did the whole grille and then decided I wanted to keep the chrome trim.
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Originally Posted by nDrew
In the mean time check out my grille that I plasti dipped. It was my first time and am proud of the results. Originally I did the whole grille and then decided I wanted to keep the chrome trim.
That looks good! I tried doing that to my OEM grille and it didn't come out that good.
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Originally Posted by Kira X
That looks good! I tried doing that to my OEM grille and it didn't come out that good.
Thanks! I'll be honest it took a very long time to do. I was very patient and careful with it. I did I think 8 coats in total. I also painted my logos on my wheel center caps and my rear badging. Here's some pics below
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Originally Posted by nDrew
Thanks! I'll be honest it took a very long time to do. I was very patient and careful with it. I did I think 8 coats in total. I also painted my logos on my wheel center caps and my rear badging. Here's some pics below
That looks really good and I like those emblems. The problem with my grille is that I have an Ultra Luxury grille and I couldn't separate the shield from the emblem to Plasti-dip it.
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Originally Posted by nDrew
In the mean time check out my grille that I plasti dipped. It was my first time and am proud of the results. Originally I did the whole grille and then decided I wanted to keep the chrome trim.
How does it look now, if you drove around with the plasti-dipped grille for a couple weeks?
I'm concerned that it'd be coming off...
Old 12-05-13, 04:10 PM
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Nice grill I plasti dip mines to and funny thing is tonite I'm painting it satin black with some clear coat. Mines is a 2002 thoo. I have a black chrome one but was messing with the oem one.
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The plasti dip is strong. I have my grille and wheels all plasti dipped. And they are very clean. And they also provide protection for your grille.
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Scratch the black with clear. It turned gray after I hit it with clear. I'll just leave it black no clear .
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Originally Posted by jackies
How does it look now, if you drove around with the plasti-dipped grille for a couple weeks?
I'm concerned that it'd be coming off...
So far so good!


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