Front chrome pieces help

[packerjd04]

Hey guys I searched but cant seem to find the thread where someone gave a little write up of taking the front chrome pieces off the grill and painting them, if someone has the link id really appreciate it.

[D-Roll]

It's pretty easy man. I just did mine today. Pop out the push-pins on the top of the fascia (open hood), gently pull up on the top part of the fascia in order for you to get to the "lock tabs". Unlock all the lock-tabs and the grill comes right out. Then flip the grill over, you have to gently pry the chrome pieces off of it, take your time. Good luck..

[packerjd04]

Thanks i just had a few questions like, when you go to put the pieces back do they snap in easily? and if there was a certain paint i should be using, or paint advice really.

[D-Roll]

Thanks i just had a few questions like, when you go to put the pieces back do they snap in easily? and if there was a certain paint i should be using, or paint advice really.

Yes they snap right back in, just makle sure you let the paint dry for a few hours first. I used ceramic engine paint (semi-glass) which drys real fast. I just let it back in the sun for an hour or so.

[papawu]

Where is the best place to get matching paint?

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Where is the best place to get matching paint?

I'd check your local paint shops and make sure you have the paint code if you wanna the paint to match your cars color. I just went with a semi-gloss black since my car id dark slate and the bottom slits of the fascia is the same color.

[altimacruiser]

Thanks for the info that was really helpful I will probably make that mod this weekend, just got back off of vacation. Glad to be back with my car and the forum.

[packerjd04]

im still not sure which type of paint to use.... d-roll is that ceramic engine paint the best to use you think, and i know you got a flat black but would i be able to find a super black to match my car?

[fiftytseng]

It's pretty easy man. I just did mine today. Pop out the push-pins on the top of the fascia (open hood), gently pull up on the top part of the fascia in order for you to get to the "lock tabs". Unlock all the lock-tabs and the grill comes right out. Then flip the grill over, you have to gently pry the chrome pieces off of it, take your time. Good luck..

so how many of these lock tabs are there? and where abouts are they located?

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im still not sure which type of paint to use.... d-roll is that ceramic engine paint the best to use you think, and i know you got a flat black but would i be able to find a super black to match my car?

I went with it cuz I had it left over, but I would use it rather than regular spray paint.

so how many of these lock tabs are there? and where abouts are they located?

They are 2 main black tabs I used pliers on, one on the top left and right. The others are grey and i think there's about 6-8

[packerjd04]

Will this ceramic paint give a glossy black look like the rest of the car or are they only flat colors like the black you have?

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Will this ceramic paint give a glossy black look like the rest of the car or are they only flat colors like the black you have?

I have the semi-gloss ceramic paint. If you want glossy, try the gloss paint then coat it with the clear coat as well.

[packerjd04]

alright, thanks for everything man.

[Scott21384]

I painted mine, shiny black. I used Fusion Spray paint for plastice. I started out sanding of course and then used black primer. Then layed down multiple coats of the Fusion gloss black spray paint. I then covered that with 4-5 coats of a clear coat to give it a shine that mataches the rest of the front end. Hope that helps

[D-Roll]

alright, thanks for everything man.

Np mang!

[packerjd04]

Im actually having a difficult time getting the grille out, i feel like im missing something. I popped out the 8 push tabs when you put the hood up and when i gently lift up on the fascia im not seeing the lock tabs your talking about? and when you pull the grill out does it just come straight out or you pull it from the top? im confused!

[D-Roll]

Im actually having a difficult time getting the grille out, i feel like im missing something. I popped out the 8 push tabs when you put the hood up and when i gently lift up on the fascia im not seeing the lock tabs your talking about? and when you pull the grill out does it just come straight out or you pull it from the top? im confused!

It comes right out...dont pull up or down too much..work from one side to the other

[packerjd04]

How many locktabs are actually on the grille itself? And again thanks for all the help!

[D-Roll]

Hmm I remember there being 2 black ones at the top, about 4 big grey ones, and 2-4 lil grey ones toward the bottom of the grill.

[packerjd04]

Got some help and we got it off! Was a pain!! Now just gotta paint it and should be looking good

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Good deal bro!!

[packerjd04]

Got it all done and im real happy with it. I imagine it makes more of a difference on a car thats not black but either way its sick. Thanks for all the help guys!

[D-Roll]

Got it all done and im real happy with it. I imagine it makes more of a difference on a car thats not black but either way its sick. Thanks for all the help guys!

Good work bro! Look good

[maxentropy]

Good work bro! Look good

+1 lookin' sharp!