custom GT grille DIY

[parkcityboyx]

so i decided that i really didnt want to keep my GT grille stock so i decided to make some custom alterations and make it look a lot better.

things you will need:
-your GT grille
-some sort of cutting power tool.
-sand paper
-paint
-paint thinner
-jb weld(or some type of very strong adhesive)



first step:
-cut the inners out, very carefully to not cut or break the chrome trim
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0084-1.jpg

second step:
-take the center cut piece in this shape and sand the edges to your liking, and wipe down with paint thinner to prep for black paint
-pop the center piece out
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0125-1.jpg

third step:
-take the center piece, and remove the adhesive that is on the back
-sand the rest of it down(be careful you dont sand down in the inlets of the stars, the silver will be messed up. only sand down the gunmetal part.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0126-1.jpg
-after sanding(below)wipe down with paint thinner
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0132-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0129-1.jpg

fourth step:
-paint color of your desire
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0135-1.jpg

fifth step:
-JB weld the black center piece back to the center where it lines up
-tape off the chrome
-paint fresh black(or gunmetal) i prefer black
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0137-1.jpg
-install your painted emblem

heres your finished product..
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0144-1.jpg
shown on my car..
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_01411-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_01381-1.jpg



thanks guys for letting me help you out. i just got tired of old stock, and i think this doesnt look too shabby. it takes about 3 hours or so, but its fun and totally customizable. :smt023

i might be selling this on. i want some money for my time :grin: haha. let me know if interested. -posted a classifieds

[EyeOTheMastodon]

I like what I see! This might be my first mod I do to my 'new' GT

[parkcityboyx]

all finished

[LegacyGT97]

How important is it to cut the very center piece out? (the part with the emblem)
Could you just leave it in and cut the pieces on the left and right side out and then sand it down to make it smooth?

BTW it looks great!

[parkcityboyx]

How important is it to cut the very center piece out? (the part with the emblem)
Could you just leave it in and cut the pieces on the left and right side out and then sand it down to make it smooth?

BTW it looks great!


its just much easier to sand and shape the center piece as youd like. Thank you!

anyone who may want to buy it, it is for sale. brand new painted, never used, i havent drivin around with it on yet. so it would be mint.

[httrdd]

I like the red cause it is going to go with my black/red theme, but is there a way to sand out the chrome and paint that black? I think that would look sweet!

Nevermind I see if you sand out the grey then you can paint the stars.

[alekzes]

how much would you sale that for??

[TGX4776]

I am interested in one as well....

[parkcityboyx]

how much would you sale that for??

just pm me

[jantzen8895]

I vote mesh behind it