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Old May 27, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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I was wondering if I plastidipped my front grill surround is it possible to take it off with out ruining the chrome? I heard u can take off plastidip if you want to with no damage done.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Just took mine off last week to have it professionally painted. It was perfectly fine, no damage to the chrome
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Old May 27, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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you will be fine......i just plasti Dip mine recently and looks good and removed it a few time myself.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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i plan to plasti dip my front grill frame and rear emblems this weekend......
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Old May 27, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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It won't damage anything. Even after you decide to peel it off!
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Old May 27, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
Just took mine off last week to have it professionally painted. It was perfectly fine, no damage to the chrome
How much did it run you to have it painted by a shop? I assume you had it color matched?
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Old May 27, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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I had a few other things painted as well lx mode grill, grill surround roof spoiler and vertex trunk lip painted 212 for $175
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Old May 27, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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I have been searching for the front grill removal diy but could not find it I know it's somewhere but I can't seem to find it. Can some please direct me.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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^ that will depend on what model year your 2is is (2006-2008 vs. 2009+).
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Old May 27, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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It's an 2008
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-56k-nooo.html
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