Blacking Grill Etc

RAYK47 · Post by **RAYK47** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:02 pm

I am thinking of getting black grills however I think I will also need to get the other silver bits blacked as well. What are those other bits at the bottom called?

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Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:09 pm

Black grille looks great on black. See below.

But you may need an extra dose of Axe to keep them mad rams off.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:29 pm

Here you go..

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:35 pm

Marcoose wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:09 pm Black grille looks great on black. See below.

But you may need an extra dose of Axe to keep them mad rams off.

What the hell are you on about…?

RAYK47 · Post by **RAYK47** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:14 am

Thanks gents, very helpful.

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:37 am

john-e89 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:35 pm
Marcoose wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:09 pm Black grille looks great on black. See below.

But you may need an extra dose of Axe to keep them mad rams off.
What the hell are you on about…?

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RAYK47 · Post by **RAYK47** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:52 pm

Just a thought, has anyone resprayed the chrome trim themselves (grill and number trim).

If so any tips? Does it look good etc? Or am I better buying the parts at about £130-150

tiglon · Post by **tiglon** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:30 pm

RAYK47 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:52 pm Just a thought, has anyone resprayed the chrome trim themselves (grill and number trim).

If so any tips? Does it look good etc? Or am I better buying the parts at about £130-150

I've sprayed the side indicators, which are pretty easy. Doesn't look 100% though, and the grill would (I imagine) be much more difficult to get an even finish on if using just a spray can.

Paint isn't cheap either, and by the time you've bought the sandpaper to prep, base coat, plenty of black gloss (you'll need lots of coats) and clear coat, you've probably not saved that much money - especially if it isn't perfect first time round and you need to do it all again...

If you don't have a dust free area to do the painting in, I wouldn't even bother considering it.

RAYK47 · Post by **RAYK47** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:37 pm

Thanks tiglon. I was thinking similar, also if I am not happy with the finish I would have to buy them anyway

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:23 pm

The pair of black grilles I bought on eBay a while back wasn’t too expensive. And had a perfect fit.

The front spoiler thingies, I had them painted at the same time as the roll bars. It wasn’t too expensive either.

The side indicators were more expensive. I bought them from a shop near Chicago. ‘Ind’ something.

I can look all that up if you need details. I can also help you buying and posting stuff from America. (I’ve already helped two folk here.)

In my opinion, you go cheap with these cosmetic mods, and pretty soon your elegant motor looks shite. And I’ve seen that.

RAYK47 · Post by **RAYK47** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:18 am

Thanks Marcoose

I will let you know, thanks for the offer

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