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snYpz
03-09-2006, 10:23 AM
Hi guys,
I was considering buying a euroR grille for the 03-05 Euro lux...now im considering painting the chrome on the stock grille? is that durable and has anyone done that?

cheers
snYpz
EuroDude
03-09-2006, 12:47 PM
Im not a paint expert, but I would imagine you need to roughen the chrome first by lightly sanding it with very fine sand paper, then use some primer to prepare the surface for painting, then paint it using an automotive spray paint that can withstand the elements (weather etc..).

Or if you dont want to dodge up the chrome, buy some Vinyl wrap on eBay and wrap it around the chrome. I did it to the middle bar of my 06 grill, pics here: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48630&highlight=black+euro

Vinyl wrap here:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47521&highlight=vinyl
aaronng
03-09-2006, 01:22 PM
Hi guys,
I was considering buying a euroR grille for the 03-05 Euro lux...now im considering painting the chrome on the stock grille? is that durable and has anyone done that?

cheers
snYpz
I know someone who took off his 04 grill and had the paint shop match the body colour and sprayed the chrome bits.
snYpz
03-09-2006, 02:10 PM
About the carbon wrap, my car is pearl red so might not look as nice as on ur black euro...looks nice by the way and much more once lowered!! cant wait to see!

aaronng, how did u friends euro go? did the paint come off? any pics?

cheers
snYpz
aaronng
03-09-2006, 02:25 PM
About the carbon wrap, my car is pearl red so might not look as nice as on ur black euro...looks nice by the way and much more once lowered!! cant wait to see!

aaronng, how did u friends euro go? did the paint come off? any pics?

cheers
snYpz
Nope, the paint did not come off after 1+ years. They do have to remove the chrome before spraying. Here's a pic from the March meet.

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/30227/466/17696.jpg
EuroDude
03-09-2006, 02:30 PM
You dont need to get the Carbon Fiber wrap colour, there are other colours available, red, white, black, grey, etc.. :thumbsup:

yeh planning on lowering it a bit, when I can afford it lol :p
ig3o
22-08-2007, 11:28 PM
yea im planning 2 paint the chrome bits of my grill too =)
kazam
23-08-2007, 11:23 AM
hmm this wouldah bin appropriate if it wasnt 2 years 2 late, LOL