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datdude305
11-15-2004, 06:04 PM
ok a lil problem here

shold i go gloss black or flat black

secondly should i panit over the trimond or tape out and keep the red?

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_img_a/653266_16.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_img_a/653266_15.jpg
Danger DANJ
11-15-2004, 06:15 PM
Go gloss black on the grill. The triple diamond emblem is up to you. Should look good either way.

By the way, I took the _thumb out of the url of the images so they would show up properly in your post.
Radnoken
11-15-2004, 06:42 PM
i've been thinking about shaving that emblem
pinoyesv6
11-15-2004, 08:25 PM
i say start off with a black primer. that will leave with a finish that is like flat black paint. if you don't like it then i'd start laying on the gloss black.

as for the emblem. i kept mine there. i think it helps bring some contrast to the front of the car...

but the decision is totally yours.
BlankMan
11-15-2004, 09:19 PM
Just remember the "glossier" the apint you use, the greater any imperfections you have will show up. Gloss black would look best with no imperfections, but satin black is better if you have slight nicks, etc. that you don't want to stand out...

J
Zero_4073
11-16-2004, 01:50 AM
go gloss black. I've done both. You can see how either would look on my cardomain site below, if that'll help
blownoffvavle
11-16-2004, 10:08 PM
yea gloss black woudl look nice but its your car you make the final decesion
G-spot
11-20-2004, 11:11 AM
Mine is gloss metalic black and the emblem is metalic blue. Gives it custom look if you want to call it that.
elieleb1303
05-01-2005, 08:45 PM
i was juss wondering how u got the vertical spokes outta the grill so cleanly...i took mine out n it doesnt look that great...
SkylineG1
05-01-2005, 08:59 PM
A tutorial would be a good.
devgrp
05-01-2005, 09:05 PM
Use a hacksaw or a dremel
RedGalant
05-01-2005, 11:15 PM
In addition to a hacksaw and dremel, I used a solder iron to get out the side ribs on the grill.
pinoyesv6
05-01-2005, 11:23 PM
damn, u guys getting all high tech. took me no more than 10 minutes to cut out my slats with a coping saw. the blade is so small that i could get into the smalles of areas no problems.

matt just used his i believe swiss army knife to cut out the slats. its not rocket science.
Jet Black
05-01-2005, 11:34 PM
damn, u guys getting all high tech. took me no more than 10 minutes to cut out my slats with a coping saw. the blade is so small that i could get into the smalles of areas no problems.

matt just used his i believe swiss army knife to cut out the slats. its not rocket science.

Can you please explain to me, what angle Matt sawed at? Also what kind of metal was the blade made out of? And finally could you desribe to me what kind of bite pattern I should look for, in choosing an ideal saw for this project?







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ShyLynn 8G
05-02-2005, 06:20 PM
when i 1st did my grill i covered it with carbon fiber print vinyl. didnt look have bad but in the winter when it got really cold it started to crack (i just had a thought i wonder it putting a couple coats of clear over would have stopped that huh?)
anyway no it is painted "mica black" i like it nice and glossy
styles430
05-04-2005, 12:21 PM
I painted both my front and rear Mitsubishi emblems black. Was very easy, did it over 6 months ago, is holding up great and looks awesome. Goes good with the scheme of my car. 01 GTZ, Dover White, 15% Tint (BLACK!!), Rain Guards, Blackouts, Chrome 18s..