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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=65687

Here'* what silver chrome painted grilles on white look like!
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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I need to do this myself. Except my inserts are broken in several spots, anyone know how much they are?
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SapphireTorrent
I need to do this myself. Except my inserts are broken in several spots, anyone know how much they are?

did you check out GMPartsdirect.com
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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i love mexichrome
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Gumball
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I need to do this myself. Except my inserts are broken in several spots, anyone know how much they are?

did you check out GMPartsdirect.com

Yeah, but I can't seem to find just the grill inserts. Though it would be nice to replace the whole front bumper, I don't wanna go through that expense just now.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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I used stuff from Wallyworld called "bumper chrome" by Plastikote, but it came out bright silver - works for me though
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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it seems like they would probally give them to you at a junk yard.
IMO I would put a grille like Gumball'* or mine in. It stands out alot more and is shinny so you can see it from a far.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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I think Silverbullet looked up the price from GM....something rediculous like $50. Below is copied from my post back in June.

I went with silver on mine... and they are pretty bright! Be sure to chose a paint that will adhere to plastics, and chip resistant. I painted mine back in May... 400 miles each week and no chips whatsoever.

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They come out very easy…if you do it the right way… with the hood open, gently push up on the plastic front piece while pushing out the grill part. There’* two little tabs, one on each side. Be sure to push the grill OUT away from the engine bay…


There are three tabs on the bottom….

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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by singscountry1967
They come out very easy…if you do it the right way…

HA !! should have seen the look on Tracy'* face when I did it to her car at an NEBF

please dont hurt my car Jim.


Nice photo "how to" Sings
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Wow! That does look pretty easy and makes a big difference IMO. And $50 bucks from GM? Well, I guess I'll head to some junk yards instead. How they can justify $50 bucks for that is beyond me.
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