07 civic grille - Page 4

Unknownsoldier · 29th November 2007, 16:57

Heres a rough idea of NHB (with the centre done and not-done):

amronno · 29th November 2007, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Why not use clingfilm to try the paint on????? I.e. cover the grill part in clingfilm before painting so you can peel it off if you don't like it?

Tom

Sounds like a very good idea!

amronno · 29th November 2007, 17:12

I would say picture 2 is my favourite!

Unknownsoldier · 29th November 2007, 17:28

I prefer the total black out, but thought I'd mess with it a bit

Tom

TTDegs · 29th November 2007, 17:43

not sure how well paint will stick to clingfilm

(just a technical aside there, sorry!)

Unknownsoldier · 29th November 2007, 17:48

Didn't think it would be much different to plastic chrome?

Tom

TTDegs · 29th November 2007, 18:45

might work - but I know that my wife often wraps her brushes in cling film when she finally gives up painting for the night, but has some left to do.
(This usually occurs at about 5am cos she's stubborn like that and won't give in until she can;t see straight any more

)

night morning (usually about 8am) she just unwraps the brush and carries on - the cling film has paint on it, but not a lot.

That's generally gloss or matt emulsion though - dunno if car plastic paint might stick better

czechplastik · 29th November 2007, 19:10

I like the efforts here, still think the full crystal chromey silvery standard effect would look great though.

Ordzo · 29th November 2007, 19:21

Hi

Have somebody thought about to illuminate that grill ? (not the red one but standard one)

Unknownsoldier · 29th November 2007, 19:21

If I can pick up a grill cheap, i.e. anyone on here wanting to get rid of one after a type R conversion.

I'm gonna give it a go in NHB.

Tom

Dimplyred · 29th November 2007, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

might work - but I know that my wife often wraps her brushes in cling film when she finally gives up painting for the night, but has some left to do.
(This usually occurs at about 5am cos she's stubborn like that and won't give in until she can;t see straight any more

)

night morning (usually about 8am) she just unwraps the brush and carries on - the cling film has paint on it, but not a lot.

That's generally gloss or matt emulsion though - dunno if car plastic paint might stick better

You slave driver TT. Where are you while you wife is up all night decorating, in bed I suppose!!!!!

amronno · 29th November 2007, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I like the efforts here, still think the full crystal chromey silvery standard effect would look great though.

It is cz, definetely, this is just an effort to stand out from the crowd!

(even more than civic owners already does.)

Dimplyred · 29th November 2007, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ordzo

Hi

Have somebody thought about to illuminate that grill ? (not the red one but standard one)

Illuminate it!!!! No please don't

TTDegs · 29th November 2007, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

You slave driver TT. Where are you while you wife is up all night decorating, in bed I suppose!!!!!

I used to help by pointing out the bits she'd missed - but for some reason she didn't appreciate that!

In bed - at 5am? have you seen the times I post in this place?

Dimplyred · 29th November 2007, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

I used to help by pointing out the bits she'd missed - but for some reason she didn't appreciate that!

In bed - at 5am? have you seen the times I post in this place?

LOL

civic_jaso · 29th November 2007, 20:11

cheers for the comments guys,i paid 9.99 for it off the bay all thanks to ttdegs who spotted it for me,so it was going to be a cheap experiment however it turned out.
i still think the type r grille looks meaner but i like to be different and this is going to stay on the car for a few weeks until i pull it off and go for option 2 mod to it.
as for dismantiling it be very careful with the outer clips i snapped about 5 of them off,then just pull apart the two sealed items.
putting back together the sealent helped to bond it all together again.

glad i have inspired a few minds thats what modding is all about,may suit you,may suit someone else.

"you dont know unless you try"

CivPilot · 4th December 2007, 10:52

Well I finally found time to strip the grille down to its parts ready for painting. I only broke 3 clips doing it too

(very powerfull heater on the clips before un-doing).
Hopefully if the weather holds off this weekend I will be able to get some painting done as I have pretty much sanded the chrome enough for the primer to bond properly... I hope.

So all things being equal I hope to find to time to get this done and fitted within a week or so (amongst Christmas shopping etc)

civic_jaso · 5th December 2007, 18:17

excellent mate cant wait to see it.

Orschild · 15th June 2008, 20:09

what happened with this one? The back grille I mean...

jodeco · 16th June 2008, 13:59

i wonder
can i open the back licht unit ( in the middel) and paint it?

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29th November 2007, 17:12	#63 (permalink)
amronno Just a basic member Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 842 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would say picture 2 is my favourite!

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 54 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	I prefer the total black out, but thought I'd mess with it a bit Tom

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	not sure how well paint will stick to clingfilm (just a technical aside there, sorry!)

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 54 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Didn't think it would be much different to plastic chrome? Tom

29th November 2007, 18:45	#67 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	might work - but I know that my wife often wraps her brushes in cling film when she finally gives up painting for the night, but has some left to do. (This usually occurs at about 5am cos she's stubborn like that and won't give in until she can;t see straight any more ) night morning (usually about 8am) she just unwraps the brush and carries on - the cling film has paint on it, but not a lot. That's generally gloss or matt emulsion though - dunno if car plastic paint might stick better

29th November 2007, 19:10	#68 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I like the efforts here, still think the full crystal chromey silvery standard effect would look great though.

29th November 2007, 19:21	#69 (permalink)
Ordzo Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd July 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Have somebody thought about to illuminate that grill ? (not the red one but standard one)

29th November 2007, 19:21	#70 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 54 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	If I can pick up a grill cheap, i.e. anyone on here wanting to get rid of one after a type R conversion. I'm gonna give it a go in NHB. Tom

29th November 2007, 20:11	#76 (permalink)
civic_jaso Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th March 2007 Location: newport Posts: 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	cheers for the comments guys,i paid 9.99 for it off the bay all thanks to ttdegs who spotted it for me,so it was going to be a cheap experiment however it turned out. i still think the type r grille looks meaner but i like to be different and this is going to stay on the car for a few weeks until i pull it off and go for option 2 mod to it. as for dismantiling it be very careful with the outer clips i snapped about 5 of them off,then just pull apart the two sealed items. putting back together the sealent helped to bond it all together again. glad i have inspired a few minds thats what modding is all about,may suit you,may suit someone else. "you dont know unless you try"

4th December 2007, 10:52	#77 (permalink)
CivPilot 您看了 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st May 2006 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well I finally found time to strip the grille down to its parts ready for painting. I only broke 3 clips doing it too (very powerfull heater on the clips before un-doing). Hopefully if the weather holds off this weekend I will be able to get some painting done as I have pretty much sanded the chrome enough for the primer to bond properly... I hope. So all things being equal I hope to find to time to get this done and fitted within a week or so (amongst Christmas shopping etc)

5th December 2007, 18:17	#78 (permalink)
civic_jaso Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th March 2007 Location: newport Posts: 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	excellent mate cant wait to see it.

15th June 2008, 20:09	#79 (permalink)
Orschild Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 171 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	what happened with this one? The back grille I mean...

16th June 2008, 13:59	#80 (permalink)
jodeco Valve Cap Join Date: 24th September 2006 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i wonder can i open the back licht unit ( in the middel) and paint it?