JasTheAce12

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I've searched the forums as well as custom enterprises, courtesyparts.com, ebay, and google. I haven't been able to find a plain factory grille to replace mine that has a very dull look to it. I want something with a new chrome-colored finish. Does anyone know where I can find one? Or is anyone parting out and looking to sell?? Thanks!

Puppetmaster

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Have you tried looking here: http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=60 ?

UMD_MaxSE

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Have you tried calling Dave B....

JasTheAce12

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I have looked at the classified for the 5.5 Gens. I have an inquiry into the one that I've found but haven't heard back. Thanks.

hazardeyes

maxima grills are pretty rare, basically to take out the original grill, you got to take out the front bumper, cut out the original one and fit it, if you are willin to do it go to http://www.streetscene.com
i got mine over there

heres how it looks like

vq356sp

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Maybe something like this?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03...04994774QQrdZ1
Or you could always color match it to your car like I did. Looks CLEAN

GBAUER

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www.car-part.com

try it. You'll like it.

JasTheAce12

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great finds everyone. Thanks a bunch!

JasTheAce12

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Do you have any pics of yours with the color matching? I've been thinking about that alternative but I'm aprehensive about how it'd look. Thanks.

vq356sp

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I havent taken any yet but I will later tonight when I get home from work.
Since your max is black as well you will get a good idea of wether you like it or not, IMO it looks alot better. Pics later on.

GBAUER

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I love my painted grill and engine cover. Really makes my engine bay and front-end stand out.

JasTheAce12

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I've never painted any part of the car, and i'm concerned it would look bad doing it myself. Did you paint yours yourselves? If so, any words of wisdom/insight?

GBAUER

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had mine done at a shop. Shouldn't be more than 300-400...

vq356sp

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As promised.................
But keep in mind my car is dirt eeeeeeeeeee as heck cause its been sitting in my back yard for like 2 weeks collecting dust.

steven88

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nice paint job david...i like it!

vq356sp

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Thanks Andrew, But just wait till I wax that sucker this weekend. BTW 1 more pic I found from further away.

808MAX-SPEC

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FYI - Street Scenes only makes grilles for 00/01 Maximas. If you still want a mesh type grille like Street Scenes, check out JMS Products. http://www.jmsproductsinc.com/

JasTheAce12

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Wow, that looks a lot better than I expected. Very nice. Did you get yours done at the shop as well? If so, how much $$? If not, any tips?

zero2sixtyZ

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I think the body-colored look is better. I'm painting my engine cover gloss black right now, but adding a little flare to it than just plain. I will also be painting my grille gloss black when I get a chance. Jas, it is pretty simple once you get the hang of it. Just need to clean it completely, sand, prime, paint and clearcoat, while sanding with a fine sandpaper in between coats. I'll post pics once I'm done.

vq356sp

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I actually got it done at a shop along with a bunch of other stuff so I think it was like 50 bucks, but like I said I had alot of other stuff done also.