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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 02:42 AM
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Yeah, painted the 2 grille inserts. The color matches my 20 spoke rims perfectly. You actually notice the grille now

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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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looks great! was it just black before?
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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nice, very nice, it definitely stands out now! Do you plan on re-coating it in a few months, just because that is an area that gets hit with road debris, bugs and such and when you go to wash it, over time it is going to peel, i would recommend another coat or two, just to make sure it lasts!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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It wil definitely peel. Mine'* been painted for about 6 weeks now and it is slowly returning to it'* original black color.

It'* due for a repaint this weekend as a matter of fact. Have not even used a high-pressure washer on it--just bugs, etc. I believe. It'* worth it though. Definitely adds a lot of detail that wasn't there when stock black.
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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i duno know guys....i have had my grille painted for about 2 years now, and i have had no peeling.....you gotta clearcoat to keep the color
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Lookin great hugger, love those Gray Bonnies and the grille is sharp. keep thinking of painting mine ...but cant decide the color.
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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John you should chrome your grilles. That would look sweet on your car!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Car'* looking really good!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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Looks sweet! Great job!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMachine98
looks great! was it just black before?
I can answer that!
Here'* a before shot of mine:
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Grill looks great! It does bring out the rims so much better, doesn't it? What kind of paint did you use? I haven't clearcoated mine yet...only 2 weeks on my paintjob...despite the barrage of bugs pelting it, it'* holding up great so far.
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