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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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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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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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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!
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 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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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 09:21 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!!!
No problem! At least you are going after the Zenki grille. I'll keep my eyes open for you!
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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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.
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 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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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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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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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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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.
That looks good! I tried doing that to my OEM grille and it didn't come out that good.
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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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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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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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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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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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...
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 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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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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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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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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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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