Black 'frames' in the front grill??
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Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Has anyone here 'blacked up' the silver 'frames' in the front grill?
I really don't like the cheap plastic silver and was going to try and cover them in plasti dip, thoughts?
I really don't like the cheap plastic silver and was going to try and cover them in plasti dip, thoughts?
monkey121- Took the roof down
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Knebs trims are black but whether he did them himself I don't know but he did do his wheels himself. There is a picture in the North Yorkshire meet thread.
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Thanks Barbs i will take a look
monkey121- Took the roof down
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
They look good, I have PMed him to see how he did it
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Vinyl would be the easiest way IMHO or plastidip, which wouldn't last too long.
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Plasti dip last for years I have dipped 3 of my cars one is 4x4 and has taken a beating off road dip is fine
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
The silver paint doesn't last very well anyway.
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
I put about 8 coats on.. 4 coats of black then 4 coats of the pearl in matt clear and gloss..
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
I just popped the trim off and spray painted it with trusty Wilko's own brand satin black, same as the wheels...
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
plasti is ace load of lush colors plus I can just rip it of and change it
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
well i know what i am doing this weekend then
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Painting your nails black?
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
lol something like that
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Both look good looking forward to seeing your Wind done.
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Had been thinking the silver bits looked a bit "weak" ever since I bought the car; in fact it was the only part of the car's appearance I wasn't happy with.
Finding this topic; & seeing a picture of knebby's red car; decided me.
My Wind is blue.
Tried to pop off the trims but felt in danger of breaking them so I masked up & brush painted with Halfords matt black. To keep the texture consistent across the front I also painted the crossbar that the number plate is screwed into & the silver casings on the daytime running lights I've fitted.
Very happy with the result which looks more positive. I hate to say aggressive as that gives the wrong message!!
Finding this topic; & seeing a picture of knebby's red car; decided me.
My Wind is blue.
Tried to pop off the trims but felt in danger of breaking them so I masked up & brush painted with Halfords matt black. To keep the texture consistent across the front I also painted the crossbar that the number plate is screwed into & the silver casings on the daytime running lights I've fitted.
Very happy with the result which looks more positive. I hate to say aggressive as that gives the wrong message!!
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Ah we need to see the result please
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Yes, i think the red and the black works well. On my red one the grill trims pop off really easily but on my black one they don't, so like you i painted them in situ.
I don't think the black grill trims work so well on the black car. On the red one they add width to the car but on the black one the grill disappears making the car look a bit too tall (which it is, a couple of inches lower or wider would make all the difference).
Everything black does look quite cool though, a bit like a Stealth bomber, albeit a girlie one, unfortunately!
I don't think the black grill trims work so well on the black car. On the red one they add width to the car but on the black one the grill disappears making the car look a bit too tall (which it is, a couple of inches lower or wider would make all the difference).
Everything black does look quite cool though, a bit like a Stealth bomber, albeit a girlie one, unfortunately!
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Lol but you are Man enough to carry it off.
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
looks good to me, I prefer it to the silver.
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Does look good.
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
I assume you used sprayed plastic primer first before using the Halfords matt black?
Looks good against the blue body paint
Looks good against the blue body paint
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
It says "Halfords Matt Black Paint" on the tin & the label on the lid says Enamel Paint Matt Black.
The instructions say it should not be used on bare metal or plastics & should be primed with a brushing primer then rubbed down with very fine abrasive paper.
As we all know: old guys like me don't read/heed instructions!
I reckoned the existing silver colour would act as a suitable coating/primer.
I cleaned with white spirit & dried with a lintless cloth: My (unused!) hankie actually but don't tell the wife!
I then masked with narrow masking tape & brushed the paint on.
It looked patchy while it was drying but eventually dried out evenly as you can see.
I'm happy with the result: see my rain splashed avatar!
The instructions say it should not be used on bare metal or plastics & should be primed with a brushing primer then rubbed down with very fine abrasive paper.
As we all know: old guys like me don't read/heed instructions!
I reckoned the existing silver colour would act as a suitable coating/primer.
I cleaned with white spirit & dried with a lintless cloth: My (unused!) hankie actually but don't tell the wife!
I then masked with narrow masking tape & brushed the paint on.
It looked patchy while it was drying but eventually dried out evenly as you can see.
I'm happy with the result: see my rain splashed avatar!
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
It looks good. Amazing how little changes seem to make a difference.
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Like the look of that
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
Looks great. When are you passing Doncaster x
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Re: Black 'frames' in the front grill??
That does look good
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