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May 21, 2008 | 05:04 AM

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I got it flat black since I have the rear diffuser in that color too.

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May 21, 2008 | 08:22 AM

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Go with flat black.

May 21, 2008 | 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gangster3.5

I'm looking for a stock-ish, luxury-ish look. So far i'm thinking of getting flat black. Also, for those who have painted their grille but not the fuiji emblem, did you have to paint the back part of the emblem so that it only looks like the front part of the emblem is chrome or do the above pictures not have the emblem piece painted at all?

Some do some dont... it looks better if you have the back of the embelem painted to match the grill IMO...

May 21, 2008 | 10:48 AM

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Flat black ftw! I didn't paint the emblem at all, just pulled it off and did the grille. Took a couple of hours, since I sanded and did a few coats, with drying time inbetween. Everyone that's seen it thinks it came that way from the factory, so I guess I did a pretty good job.

May 21, 2008 | 11:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by IVRY PRL

do you have any pics off what yours looks like?? I have an IP as well and would like to see what that looks like...

Thanks!

May 21, 2008 | 05:49 PM

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does anyone have the pictures of both painted backs and completely unpainted emblems so i can compare the looks of each? thanks for everyone who posted on this thread

May 21, 2008 | 07:04 PM

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I am thinking about doing this myself because that with the chrome emblem looks awesome.

May 21, 2008 | 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gangster3.5

does anyone have the pictures of both painted backs and completely unpainted emblems so i can compare the looks of each? thanks for everyone who posted on this thread

My emblem us completely unpainted, you can't tell really unless you are looking closely.

May 21, 2008 | 08:12 PM

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gloss blacks only works on OB ..IMO matte would work

May 21, 2008 | 09:08 PM

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My emblem us completely unpainted, you can't tell really unless you are looking closely.

True but some people are **** about those things... like me lol

Thats why i had to get a new front emeblem when i went back to the stock grill...

May 21, 2008 | 09:11 PM

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BadBoy06 your G looks HOT with those intercoolers...

Grill looks good too.

May 21, 2008 | 10:54 PM

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This is Semi-Gloss

May 22, 2008 | 11:20 PM

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BadBoy06 your G looks HOT with those intercoolers...

Grill looks good too.

why thanks

May 23, 2008 | 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 2v4now

do you have any pics off what yours looks like?? I have an IP as well and would like to see what that looks like...

Thanks!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3077313
Last few pics are with the painted grille, and yellow fogs.

May 23, 2008 | 12:26 PM

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I have a DG coupe and i've decided to paint my grille black. The only problem i have now is deciding whether to paint it matte/flat black or gloss black. Anyone have any opinions or pictures?

Semi Gloss FTW. I researched this topic like crazy when I decided to do my grill. I lightly sanded the grill with 400 grit sand paper. You really just want to scuff it up lightly so the paint adheres a little better. I cleaned it and then applied 2 coates of primer and almost one full can off semi gloss black from Home Depot. Patience is the key here, do it right the 1st time and it will last quite a while AND look awesome. I didnt bother using a clear coat because when I do get chips it's a quick process of removing the grill, cleaning it and spraying the affected areas again with semi gloss black. The close up pic kinda sucks because it was windy and I kept getting little white specs on the grill.