Mesh grille painted black
06 April 2008, 11:08 AM
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Mesh grille painted black
Hi guys 
My son thought that the front grille would look better painted black,instead of silver , so thats what we decided to do Here are some pics...
Before:
After
What you think?
My son thought that the front grille would look better painted black,instead of silver , so thats what we decided to do
Here are some pics...Before:
After
What you think?
06 April 2008, 12:10 PM
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06 April 2008, 02:51 PM
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take lights out put on gas mark 2 for ten mins open up light unit remove orange insert and throw away ha ha then remove rest and spray black then put back in unit reheat unit push back together and there you go mean look check threads for de tango guide did myn looks alot better imo
06 April 2008, 04:29 PM
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Detango'd mine yesterday in the oven - Worked a treat. Was going to do the black paint mod on them but I don't think it would look too good on a blue scoob...... unless there are any pics anyone has? Might do a separate pic request thread.
I've saw a few black headlight mods on white, black and silver scoobs, looks well sweet!
I've saw a few black headlight mods on white, black and silver scoobs, looks well sweet!
06 April 2008, 08:23 PM
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is it as easy as taking the lights out, in the oven for 10 mins, take off orange thing, stick light back together, in oven again for 10 mins, take out and back on the car? 
06 April 2008, 08:36 PM
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...goodluck..what it could look like
and for matey who wasn't too sure how a blue one would look
hth
06 April 2008, 09:14 PM
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Aw what?!?! The blue looks top class with the lens surround painted black. Now I wish I had just gone for it 
Oh well, I might be on that next weekend. Just had to do my passenger light again, didn't reseal it properly and there was condensation all over it tonight. Added some clear silicone sealant around the unit to make sure it's air tight...... Like Elmer says above, be careful and take your time.
Cheers for the pic Elmer!
Oh well, I might be on that next weekend. Just had to do my passenger light again, didn't reseal it properly and there was condensation all over it tonight. Added some clear silicone sealant around the unit to make sure it's air tight...... Like Elmer says above, be careful and take your time.
Cheers for the pic Elmer!
07 April 2008, 04:41 PM
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No it isn't really,the black gorp that seals the lights has the potential to go everywhere.You should take your time follow the instructions be very careful and do it properly.I used extra silicone to reseal the lights afterwards and whatever you do don't touch the inside of the actual lense itself...goodluck
..what it could look like
and for matey who wasn't too sure how a blue one would look
hth
...goodluck..what it could look like
and for matey who wasn't too sure how a blue one would look
hth
Hubba hubba Fudpucker they are some nice cars
wrxjay03 I like yours with the black mesh
plus will match the lights if you go black
07 April 2008, 05:26 PM
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Sorry to hijack the thread. What did you use to spray the mesh grille with? I was going to get some hammerite or something to do mine with?
The car looks a lot better with a black grille btw. Good job.
Steve
The car looks a lot better with a black grille btw. Good job.
Steve
07 April 2008, 05:39 PM
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I used a can of satin black spray which i bought from halfords. Sprayed it with primer then sprayed the grille with 3 coats of black paint. very easy to do.
11 April 2008, 08:53 PM
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Halfords Satin Black Spray 300ml from Halfords Price £5.79
used 3 layers so it stays on
12 April 2008, 06:12 PM
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I used a tin of satin black paint like this
Halfords Satin Black Spray 300ml from Halfords Price £5.79
used 3 layers so it stays on
Halfords Satin Black Spray 300ml from Halfords Price £5.79
used 3 layers so it stays on
