Awesome Zack, there should be a ton of interest for this....don't forget about the sedan guys too.

 

it is also the way zack and i first discussed doing it. however, we realize that most people don't have the resources to make a mold for a one-off job so I'm glad he's taken the time to do it for everyone's benefit

anyway, thanks for the props, but i have to be honest that i was disappointed by the tone of your first post.

 

zackt69 IM INTERESTED... bigc/candlestickpark this will make it alot easyer for me

 

Watching,seeing, hearing and looking at what yous guys are doing has been great Keep up the good work......I know it hasn't been easy...Home run fellas

 

Nice diy, I'd love to try it but dont have the skillz nor the time.

 

I wouldn't say that you need a ton of skillz to do this, I had never done anything like this before and mine came out pretty good. Just take get a spare grill and take your time, you can do it.

 

Hmmmm might give it a shot then, I'll order me another grille to try this project on.

 

i think someone is selling a spare grill in the marketplace right now

 

^^^^ yup

https://g35driver.com/forums/archived-sales/216801-sale-g35-coupe-headlights-jdm-front-grill-cheap.html

i just got a doner grill... i need to PM zackt69 about those 2 pieces

 

Update: To those using foamcore to make the molds, if you leave them on too long the moisture in the bondo can make it hard to take the molds off. this is because the foamcore has a paper coating which is pourous and will stick to the bondo when wet.

to minimize this problem, you can put a strip(s) of wide plastic tape on the side of the foamcore that will be in contact with the bondo. this will act as a 'release' which will make it a bit easier to take off the molds. avoid putting creases in the tape, however, since this will show up on the surface of the patch.

whether you decide to use the strips of plastic tape, you should remove the molds as soon as the bondo is hard enough to support itself.

 

sweet im gonna jack that extra grill i have my GF .. to replace mine while i attempt to do this

 

hey david, if you come out to the next ricky & ronnie's meet marcus or i can show you how we did it

 

What did you guys use to do the final paint job?

 

marcus used a silver spray paint (duplicolor i think) and i used killer chrome. we both used a few coats of duplicolor sandable primer and duplicolor black basecoats.

 

i used about 5 coats of primer, really covers any little blemishes and if it doesnt work out the first time its a really easy fix but ya deff take your time with this