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Old 10-13-2007 | 09:27 AM
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Threw away Ebay Grill, Painted Stock one

I had my cheesy ebay grill on my car for about 24hrs. It was bad. Soo, while I'm waiting to get an Active Tuning grill I decided to paint up my stock one.
It still needs another coat but here are some pics.

I masked of the center strip, and took out the black from the word NISSAN. The pictures aren't coming out soo well, but the letters have a shiny chrome look, and I used 600grit sandpaper to give the stripe a "Brushed" look.


Old 10-13-2007 | 09:34 AM
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I'm also a big fan of "recycling" so instead of tossing my maxima badge from the trunk away, I put it, along with some stickers of my mods, in the engine bay


Old 10-13-2007 | 09:41 AM
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I'm also a big fan of "recycling" so instead of tossing my maxima badge from the trunk away, I put it, along with some stickers of my mods, in the engine bay


I really like when someone puts the stickers in the engine bay, rather than all over the car. Gives the company props while at the same time keeping away from the ricer look. Very nice man.

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Old 10-13-2007 | 09:42 AM
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Grille looks better... You should powdercoat the other one black chrome. I wouldnt imagine it would cost much.
Old 10-13-2007 | 09:57 AM
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Grille looks better... You should powdercoat the other one black chrome. I wouldnt imagine it would cost much.
The Ebay one was too flat. Didn't curve with the hood.
I tried bending it and it felt like the welds were gonna break off.
I might try cutting it up and using it on the lower portion of the bumper. (painted or powdercoated black)
Old 10-13-2007 | 11:09 PM
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Dude, you need to invest in a decent digicam. Those pics are horrible.
Old 10-13-2007 | 11:28 PM
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LOL... yea they are bad ... looks good though from what i can see... you know i am a fan of the black grill...
Old 10-14-2007 | 07:39 AM
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Dude, you need to invest in a decent digicam. Those pics are horrible.
I know, we got one of those slim ones that fits in your pocket. Which is nice so you dont have to carry around a bag for it. But you need a f!@#in tripod for anything to turn out ok.
Old 10-14-2007 | 07:40 AM
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LOL... yea they are bad ... looks good though from what i can see... you know i am a fan of the black grill...
I thought you might like it
Old 10-14-2007 | 12:16 PM
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it looks like a flat black ... is that correct?
Old 10-14-2007 | 12:43 PM
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it looks like a flat black ... is that correct?
I used the glossy black Krylon fushion, then added a clear coat.
The clear coat isn't sitting soo well on that paint and makes it look matte.
I'm gonna try to shine it up with some rubbing compound and if that doesn't work, I'll apply a few more coats of the glossy black and call it a day.
Old 10-14-2007 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by philoforlife
I really like when someone puts the stickers in the engine bay, rather than all over the car. Gives the company props while at the same time keeping away from the ricer look. Very nice man.

Joshua
I know what you mean...
Old 10-14-2007 | 01:27 PM
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cant see anything
Old 10-14-2007 | 03:30 PM
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cant see anything
Welcome to the org!

what do you mean you cant see anything? there is no pics? or are you commenting about the quality?
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