That chrome grill?

ControlGTS · Jul 17, 2009, 05:29 PM

If i were to paint it black how would I go and do that? I might be dumb but I tried to find a thread but couldnt lol Do I take it off or leave it on? and by the way i want to paint it black if that helps.

Thanks in advanced

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And how do you take off the rear spoiler to a 09 GTS? Thanks

EVO8904 · Jul 17, 2009, 05:55 PM

I painted my grill and center of my bumper at the same time while they were still on my car. Just tape everything off and use plastic dip. I did it a month ago and it still looks good plus if you want to change it back you can peel the plastic dip off.

SirLancerlotWPG · Jul 17, 2009, 07:28 PM

It's very easy to take off for painting. Open hood, remove rad cover (which is like 5 plastic clips), and then remove 5 screws holding the grille in.

RTW EVO · Jul 17, 2009, 08:14 PM

if you are going to paint it black buy the Ralliart one... It's only $90 on ebay.. It will look much better then a painted one and won't chip

absolute · Jul 17, 2009, 10:42 PM

if u take it out and painted it w/ plastidip (synthetic rubber 10 dollars a can)

it'll turn out like OEM quality. very little prep work. clean w/ dawn dish soap then rubbing alcohol before using plasti dip.

plastidip is rockchip resistant too and easily removable

thats after im done and reinstalled the grille as sirlancerlotwpg said it's easy to remove, about 5 plastic nipple clips ontop of the radiator, to remove cover, then theres 4 or 5 scrwes w/ a phillips screw driver, then it just slides right now

ControlGTS · Jul 17, 2009, 10:51 PM

Okay Thanks guys! youve been a big help. Ill try it next weekend if i feel good, I'm getting my wisdm teeth out...and by the way where can i buy that plastidip and is it good?

And for the RTW EVO I looked on ebay but i couldn't find but once again I'm probly dumb lol

Thanks

EVO8904 · Jul 18, 2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ControlGTS

Okay Thanks guys! youve been a big help. Ill try it next weekend if i feel good, I'm getting my wisdm teeth out...and by the way where can i buy that plastidip and is it good?

And for the RTW EVO I looked on ebay but i couldn't find but once again I'm probly dumb lol

Thanks

I bought plastic dip from home depot.

SirLancerlotWPG · Jul 19, 2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by EVO8904

I bought plastic dip from home depot.

Dont have it at Home Depot here in Canada. I think its a US only product.

absolute · Jul 19, 2009, 06:52 AM

i got plastidip in canada in a homehardware

EVO8904 · Jul 19, 2009, 08:10 AM

You might be able to order it online but then you will have to pay shipping.

RTW EVO · Jul 19, 2009, 09:25 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-...ht_1300wt_1110

Check out this seller (rchillmitsubishi).. on ebay, they sell pretty much any factory accessory you can buy..

EVO8904 · Jul 19, 2009, 10:14 AM

Here is a place that you can order plastic dip online.

http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/plastidip.html

ControlGTS · Jul 19, 2009, 11:42 AM

Okay Thank you all for the tips!

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Thank you RTW EVO that is perfect! But for everyone else yous were a big help also.