Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:12 pm

Thanks Matt.

If anyone is going to do this make sure you get the 1/8 chrome stripping not the 1/4 or 5/16. The 1/8 fits pretty much prefectly so it won't peel off.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:44 pm

it looks good on your dark blue, but it may be too light and bright for my white. i just did a quick photochop to get an idea.
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chrome grill - Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill - Page 2 Img_0410

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1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP
AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:24 am

Mr.Riviera wrote:: it looks good on your dark blue, but it may be too light and bright for my white. i just did a quick photochop to get an idea.

I also think the black goes best with our white cars. Just personal preference of course.

Wind and bugs hard on the paint?? I don't think so. As mentioned, I'd also clear-coat over the black, and bugs aren't much of an issue where I drive.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:31 am

Can you get a 3/4 picture from standing eye level?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:23 pm

Mr.Riviera wrote:: it looks good on your dark blue, but it may be too light and bright for my white. i just did a quick photochop to get an idea.

I think the chrome looks good on the white too. I like chrome wink

racinfan wrote:: Can you get a 3/4 picture from standing eye level?

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Is this what you were looking for?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:47 am

did anyone try spray paintin the grill? i know a couple people said they try it.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:53 pm

Could u please post a pic of what the package looks like please......i was looking for it and i had a hard time looking for it exactly!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:05 pm

I already threw the package out. I bought it at autozone.

I'm heading there in a bit so I will find out the exact name of it for you.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:09 pm

my AZ only has the 1/4 in strips, but they are not made by 3M and its like $3 for 34ft!!!!

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1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP
AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily
chrome grill - Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill - Page 2 Dsc_0110

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:11 pm

The 1/4" will be too big I think.

And I like the 3M adhesive everything I have used by them has been very strong.

Who makes that one?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:23 pm

chrome grill - Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill - Page 2 Customchrome_info

I believe thats the one I bought.

Heres the website I found it at:
http://www.cowlesproducts.com/customchrome_entry.htm

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:37 pm

I think this would be a good project come showtime at the autoshow. I put the venti's on and everyone loves'em. They look a little off to me cause the front needs more chrome. And your project popped in my head.

When they painted my Riv the kinda went hogwild and sprayed some pieces that are visiable when you look through my grill. I bet the chrome will divert the attentions.

Thanks for the product name I'll check it out.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:32 pm

I went to autozone today and that is the package.

Andy you should give it a try. It really looks great in person and only took me about an hour and $11.99. If you don't like the way it looks just peel them off won't do any damage and you only spent $12 on it. Can't hurt eh? wink

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:03 am

Damn......Thats It....I swear I saw that today........Dammit......I'll get it tommorow after i wash my car......

Thanks again man!

I'll try to post some pics up when i finish mines.....

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:32 pm

Goodluck with the install. Get a sharp pair of scissors to cut the strips. You will need tweezers to put the middle pieces by the "R" in there.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:52 pm

I Just got done doing it like 30 mins ago........it looks sharp!

Will post pics when i get a chance......

I freaking love it!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:38 am

lol.. i did mine too over the weekend it looks baddd... thanks spacebar..

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:25 pm

No prob guys wink

NOW LETS SEE SOME PICS

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Thu May 03, 2007 2:18 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-1999-Buick-Riviera-Chrome-Grill-1996-1997-1998_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33645QQihZ013QQitemZ230125438354QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

check this...!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sat May 05, 2007 11:33 am

Man If I can get my hands on a digital cam..........my family won't let me see the one we have because i broke the last one we had at my prom last year! frown

When i get a chance I'll post some pics up asap.......

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Sun May 06, 2007 6:56 pm

xxsupergman25xx wrote:: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-1999-Buick-Riviera-Chrome-Grill-1996-1997-1998_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33645QQihZ013QQitemZ230125438354QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

check this...!

$30 for a $12 piece of trim wink

I wonder if anyone buys it?

¤DoughBoy¤ wrote:: Man If I can get my hands on a digital cam..........my family won't let me see the one we have because i broke the last one we had at my prom last year!

When i get a chance I'll post some pics up asap.......

Just take it from them. They can't do anything do anything after you've already got the pics up. And just let them know you were drunk at the prom and dropped it. You will use it sober this time. beer

Subject: I Freaking Love My Custom Chrome Grill...... Tue May 08, 2007 2:50 pm

Lately I've Been seeing alot of 9th Generation Rivs in my area.......its wierd because before I got my car I never saw any, but now there all over the place.......but anyway.......Theres alot of Riv's in my area but I'm the only one with the Chrome Grill king

I saw a man driving a green riv yesterday, he was comming the opposite direction......we both hit a stop sign and he was just staring my grill down........

The Grill was an excellent idea (Thanks SpaceBar)

Now All I gotta do is get my 20" rims and I'll be all good.....

(I'll post pics of my grill when i get the chance)

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Tue May 08, 2007 4:02 pm

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Tue May 08, 2007 4:05 pm

Topics merged.

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Custom Chrome Grill Tue May 08, 2007 4:10 pm

Yo I Got Pics Finally.......Here's One
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