DIY: Blacken Grill and shit ??

DTMdan · #1 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 08:39 AM

Ok, I got the whole grill out... but I'm having trouble getting the surroundings off ((I'm afraid of breaking the clips off if I wedge it too hard)) ... Has anybody blackened their grill before; and have any tips for what they did to get the surroundings off easily??
Thanks, Dan.

SG_M3 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 08:54 AM

I just used a screw driver and pried on the clips to get them undone.

DTMdan · #3 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 09:04 AM

Think they'll break if I pry them a little too hard?? They seem pretty strong...

mpower325 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 09:33 AM

they wont break just do a little on each side and then pop it off

m3 from NM · #5 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 10:53 AM

Flat head screwdriver works just fine. Also, make sure you primer the rings first. In order to reduce the risk of rocks chipping the paint, use hard hat primer - I think that's what it's called. Pretty durable stuff. Then put on about 1000 coats (kidding, but put a lot on) of flat black hard hat paint. Sweet.

kevln · #6 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 03:29 PM

dont forget to sand

DTMdan · #7 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 07:20 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I'm probably going to start it tomorrow... haha, I drove around with the grill out today, got some funny looks, lol.

STAGER328 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 07:41 PM

I'm still debating whether I should do it or not....

BayBimmerM3 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 08:48 PM

Its looks hot blacked out.

SG_M3 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-20-2003, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BayBimmerM3
Its looks hot blacked out.

yes it does.

Kron doja · #11 (**permalink**) 09-21-2003, 06:40 PM

http://www.teutonic.ca/articles/DIYFiles/blackGrills/

SJTrance · #12 (**permalink**) 09-21-2003, 09:57 PM

I tried a lot of prying and crap when I was taking them out the other day. All that got me was aggravation. I ended up getting the advice of just wacking the grill from the outside of the car with my fist and that worked...

I just placed my wallet on the outside of the grill (to act as some sort of shock absorbtion and force distribution) and gave it a good whack and it popped out toward the radiator. I did break one tab, but who cares. It all fits on just fine.

DTMdan · #13 (**permalink**) 09-22-2003, 02:42 PM

Yeah, my friend did the same with his, just punched in the grill. I wanted to try it the "correct way" hehe, much harder though.. and I have cracks in 2 of my tabs from prying too hard, but o well...

Should I just use paint thinner to take off some of the chrome finish?? or this paint remover (spray) that can take off body-paint???

BLACKTAPE · #14 (**permalink**) 09-22-2003, 04:26 PM

I spray painted everything.... it looks more blended that way