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Old 07-26-2007, 09:21 AM #1
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Question Painting Smoked Chrome Grille
I have a black 2006 Sport. I've seen a lot of postings about replacing the Chrome grille with a color-matched grille (like the Limited).

Has anyone tried to paint the chrome grille? Is this possible??

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I just swapped mine out . Ordered one from the dealer with my paint code. It comes painted and is a 5 min. install. it was like $175-200. Read my sig. it was the best mod I could have done to this truck , I HATED the chrome grill not to mention the ugliness of smoked chrome. Always looks yellowish , dirty.

Dont waste you money trying to strip it , have a body shop paint it , it will cost less just buying a different one.
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I myself am also seriously considering this mod. Although for me, I am also partial to the smoke chrome. It compliments the SHADOW MICA paint quite well and the matching smoked headlamp bezels. However, every time I see a LIMITED with a color matched grill I am forced to reconsider. Another thing holding me back is that the grill seems more durable than a painted surface since I do plenty of highway miles. There are a few small micro chips on my hood but my smoked grill seems unscathed for the most part. Oh the dilemma.
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After seeing a picture of a Silver 06 SE with the hood scoop and color matched grill, I can't look at my truck the same until I get the Limited grill. I do like the smoke grill for one reason.....bugs come off easily with steel wool when washing

I think that will be the next addition to the truck.

I believe I saw that pic on this site but I can't find it anymore after searching. Anyone?
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I believe I saw that pic on this site but I can't find it anymore after searching. Anyone?
You mean this thread? I actually have it bookmarked since I keep going back to it. The color keyed grill does make an SE look nicer in a different way. I'm still undecided.
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Just remember chrome , smoked chrome , is just chromed plastic I would highly doubt there is better durability since the chromed is actually painted on and not dipped like a bumper is. The bumper type of chrome of actually a metal coating , the plastic chrome is actually a sprayed on process.
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Folks-Thanks for the comments & the link (below) to the older thread concerning this topic.

I'm think I'll order a black grille from the dealer.
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Yeah, you definetly wouldn't want to paint it. After you buy from an online dealer and sell the smoked chrome one your net cost can be lower than $50, mine was.
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I just swapped mine out . Ordered one from the dealer with my paint code. It comes painted and is a 5 min. install. it was like $175-200. Read my sig. it was the best mod I could have done to this truck , I HATED the chrome grill not to mention the ugliness of smoked chrome. Always looks yellowish , dirty.

Dont waste you money trying to strip it , have a body shop paint it , it will cost less just buying a different one.
i might try this mod as well
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I already did the switch, all i can say is money well spent! I love the new look.. i got mine on ebay got lucky it was a lot cheaper..

Now i wanted to replace the chrome trip piece for the rear i just don't know where to look for it other than the dealer.. oh well for now i'm happy
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Just did the mod. Walked into the dealership on Friday evening, picked up the grill on Saturday morning. Installed and looks great. Got it for $139 from the dealer. Not bad.

The look is awesome. Especially since I know that there are very few, if any around my way with this mod. Color matched grill on a SE. Very Nice!
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Hey blindside, can you post some pics? I'd love to see the mod in RED!
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Read my sig. " best cosmetic mod I ever did " 2nd was getting rid of the white letters.
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Hey blindside, can you post some pics? I'd love to see the mod in RED!
Sure! i already took some pictures, i'll post it when i get home
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Sure! i already took some pictures, i'll post it when i get home
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