Painted Rad and Grille support bar (C-mod grille owners l@@k

[rcboy514]

I've been putting this off for a few months now and finally got around to doing it. This isn't a DIY write up, but I would suggest that anyone with the c-mod grille paint their rad and support bar, it's pretty self explanatory and easy to do. Even though it's a subtle change, it made a surprisingly big difference.

First the grille support bar...




Taped up and ready to paint



after the first coat




after the fourth coat



Grille installed back




Ok now for the rad..








after appox. 3 coats












Done






now looks sooo much better

[HelloImJarred]

the painted radiator isnt going to interfere with anything?? like the paint wont bother the functionality of anything?

[rcboy514]

I doubt it, I didn't spray very thick coats on it. I'll let you know if there are any heat issues. :-)

[nig1]

clean! good job

[rcboy514]

thanks! as a side note there was a guy at orielly auto parts that talked me out of the high temp paint and said reg paint would work just fine. So I bought the $4 paint instead of the $11 paint, so we'll see what happens. I'll let you guys know if there are any issues.

[HelloImJarred]

i have 2 months until i do the exact same thing cause i am in iraq right now .. so you have 2 months OR ELSE!!! haha jk man

thanks for the pics n shyt cuz ill be doing that asap .. looks beautiful broski :P

[obstacle]

to paint the radiator...u just sprayed it directly on or did you spray the paint on an angle to get less inside the engine bay?

[rcboy514]

I sprayed at all angles so I could get an even coat. I didn't find any overspray after I was done so it's all good.

[CroatianMKM]

the painted radiator isnt going to interfere with anything?? like the paint wont bother the functionality of anything?

Nah it shouldnt, I painted mine about 2 months ago it works just fine.

[Mattv609]

whered you get that nismo emblem i likeee.... :-)

[Rmuth25]

Nice, I'm actual going to do the same thing buy my coupe is black. Ive had the paint, Cmod Grill and Nismo badge for about 4 months now I just havent gotten around to installing it.