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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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hey guys,

i was gonna buy a front grille bezel and i was wondering what color should i get it for a red matador is 350?

thanks for your help!

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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Amre

red matador
that one..
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Depends on your taste. I like the chrome bezel, especially on aftermarket grills.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by willi3ja
that one..
i was gonna get red but would black be more appealing?
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Are u talking abou the Chrome Grille Surround? If so u can take it apart and have it painted By a local Bodyshop The color of ur choice,One note make sure its prep right so the paint will stick
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Are u talking abou the Chrome Grille Surround? If so u can take it apart and have it painted By a local Bodyshop The color of ur choice,One note make sure its prep right so the paint will stick
ya the grill surround, what paint code do you recommend tho? the obsidian black?
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Amre
ya the grill surround, what paint code do you recommend tho? the obsidian black?
I would do the color of the car or maybe a satin black not Gloss
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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I like Red better than black.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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match the grille itself, i plan on doing this to my mrm
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mv350
match the grille itself, i plan on doing this to my mrm
i have the stock 08 grill so you mean match the grill color?
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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whats the difference between onyx black and obsidian black??
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Nothing, onyx black is the 06 black color and obsidian is the 07-09 color name. Apparently obsidian is a "darker" black but you cant tell unless your nose is pressed on the paint and comparing it.
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