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05-02-2010, 07:09 PM
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billet grille
Just picked up a black billet grille any suggestions on the bumper behind the grille? I know it looks a hell of alot better black instead of white, but would rather not paint. Anyone do any thing else instead of painting? Just looking for other options.
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Last edited by noboundreez2345; 05-02-2010 at 07:24 PM.
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05-02-2010, 07:32 PM
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vinyl, talk to kirkevil
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05-02-2010, 09:16 PM
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I painted mine. theres too many curves to look decent with vinyl
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05-02-2010, 09:42 PM
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Gotcha I just found this may give it a try http://www.stickercity.com/51-x-line...nyl-sheet.html
Product Description
Matte Black vinyl sticker sheet
• Largest film size on the market
• Controltac & Comply technology eliminates wrinkles and air bubbles.
• Pressure sensitive adhesive, clean removability up to 4 years.
• High quality 2 Mil cast black vinyl with a 2.1 Mil overlaminate conforms to the most challenging contours.
• Needs to be applied dry and can be re-lifted, repositioned and stretched before going over with a squeegee.
• 5 year outdoor durability
• Can be layed down around compound curves, rivets & corrugation.
• Includes installation instructions and squeegee.
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05-02-2010, 09:43 PM
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Want to use painting as a last resort thanks for the replies guys aprreciate the heads up about vinyl
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05-03-2010, 12:05 AM
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Paint it or leave it.
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05-03-2010, 06:24 AM
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Is it metal or plastic? Can it be powdercoated?
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05-03-2010, 09:53 AM
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Anodization?
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05-03-2010, 10:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HardcoreZ28
Is it metal or plastic? Can it be powdercoated?
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Anodization?
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i think you guys are missing it, lol. He asked about...
"any suggestions on the bumper behind the grille?"
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05-03-2010, 11:05 AM
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Nope....didn't miss it here. Just don't know the underlying structure of the 4th gens....too new for my usual suspects.
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05-03-2010, 11:40 AM
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behind the grille is still part of the whole front bumper cover. whatever it is, plastic urethane rubber...whichever
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05-03-2010, 11:51 AM
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Paul, you can see the portion of the bumper that's behind the billet grille stands out since it's still painted body color. Painting this black makes the grille stand out more.
- Justin
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05-03-2010, 12:44 PM
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Figured that was the reasoning....just wasn't sure what the underlying structure was. Then yes I would paint it....either semi gloss or flat black.
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05-03-2010, 01:34 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by V
i think you guys are missing it, lol. He asked about...
"any suggestions on the bumper behind the grille?"
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Yes, I did.
Paint it black.
Or maybe black with teeth and fangs. LOL.
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05-03-2010, 05:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJ Torque
Paint it or leave it.
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This.
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05-04-2010, 02:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HardcoreZ28
Figured that was the reasoning....just wasn't sure what the underlying structure was. Then yes I would paint it....either semi gloss or flat black.
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berger in the mouth! 
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05-04-2010, 06:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Or maybe black with teeth and fangs. LOL.
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Hahahah.....now THAT would be original
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05-05-2010, 08:20 AM
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thanks for the heads up guys
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