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Ultra White color matched grill surround photos - finally

Old 02-25-15, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CLUM
Looks good!

But Labor to put it on costs more than the part itself?! Man up guys, bumper removals are one of the easiest things you can DIY. Just a bunch of clips and screws that are easily accessible.
To hell with that. It's been negative 10 degrees here for almost 10 weeks. No way, I was waiting for the kids to break the part either. Some people just want to have have someone else do it and enjoy the benefits. Nothing un-manly about that.
Old 02-25-15, 01:51 PM
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It looks great, ran the stock comparison side by side and like this way better. You can always try and resell the stock one. Think I'd just wrap it for cheaper if I do mine.
Old 02-25-15, 06:09 PM
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look great!
i plasti dip mine black last weekend. so much better than the chrome look!
Old 02-25-15, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxiii
look great!
i plasti dip mine black last weekend. so much better than the chrome look!

Do you have pictures? I'm stuck between plasti dip, vinyl, or just buying the one on sewell. Thanks
Old 02-25-15, 06:54 PM
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i only have this picture right now. i can take more tomorrow if you need more pics.
it looks really good in person. cost me around 7 bucks on amazon and an hr or 2 to do this.
Old 02-25-15, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxiii


i only have this picture right now. i can take more tomorrow if you need more pics.
it looks really good in person. cost me around 7 bucks on amazon and an hr or 2 to do this.
Thanks, I've used plasti dip before. Definitely the cheapest way to go! The only problem is the sun in Texas and Florida kills it after a few months but I guess thats why its easy to redo.
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Originally Posted by anthonys2r
Ugh I want to do this so bad but the bumper removal/reinstallation looks like such a hassle
Just pulled the trigger and bought the part on sewell today , found out that my local body shop is willing to install it for $65!

If you guys do decide to buy it, there is only 3 days left before sewell shuts down!
Old 02-26-15, 12:27 PM
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Getting the grill surround and black pearl emblems installed this weekend, hoping it won't cost a fortune or take too long.
Old 02-26-15, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TTechLexus
Thanks, I've used plasti dip before. Definitely the cheapest way to go! The only problem is the sun in Texas and Florida kills it after a few months but I guess thats why its easy to redo.
you can apply glossifer from plasti dip. it has UV protection on it. Not sure if you prefer it having it glossy/shine to it.
Old 02-27-15, 04:10 PM
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Looks good!
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Originally Posted by yellow2112
To hell with that. It's been negative 10 degrees here for almost 10 weeks. No way, I was waiting for the kids to break the part either. Some people just want to have have someone else do it and enjoy the benefits. Nothing un-manly about that.
No reason to get so offended. I was mainly talking to the others who may not live in such cold climates. But on the subject, $260 is WAY too much labor to take off a front bumper. That's like 2-3 hrs of labor! i guarantee any competent mechanic can get it off in under 30 minutes....just another sad story of the stealership stealing folks' money. If you had gotten a quote for $65 to do it, like another guy posted, sure i'd pay to have someone else do it. But for $260, i'd keep it safe out of the reach of said children and wait until the snow goes away to install it myself. But that's just me.
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Looks great!...lovin the way the white blends in
Old 03-01-15, 07:26 AM
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the blacked out grill surround makes the grill look wider, while the body colored makes it appear smaller/skinnier.

Anything is better than the stock surround, so I'll have to do either or soon
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looks great, just makes the grille look a little smaller.
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Old 03-02-15, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by joshhleee
looks great, just makes the grille look a little smaller.
i was going to look for it at sewell.com, but a notice came up and said they closed down....

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