removing the grille
#1
removing the grille
I really like the look of mesh grilles and blacked front emblems. but i was curious if anyone had completely removed their grille for the same look.
is it wise to do such?
or does it look lame?
is it wise to do such?
or does it look lame?
#2
I know it's possible, since honda puts out the 'sport grille'. There's a member around here with a mesh grille, but I can't remember who. It looks pretty good, especially on the lower grille section, makes it look like there's an intercooler if you just glance at it.
#3
the only reason i ask is because if it looks ok without a grille all together then i thought id jsut do that instead of having to buy a mesh one.
But theres another member here (black Fit) who actualy painted the origonal front emblem flat black to match the grille and i really liked that just as much (if not more) as removing the stock grille all together
But theres another member here (black Fit) who actualy painted the origonal front emblem flat black to match the grille and i really liked that just as much (if not more) as removing the stock grille all together
#4
the only reason i ask is because if it looks ok without a grille all together then i thought id jsut do that instead of having to buy a mesh one.
But theres another member here (black Fit) who actualy painted the origonal front emblem flat black to match the grille and i really liked that just as much (if not more) as removing the stock grille all together
But theres another member here (black Fit) who actualy painted the origonal front emblem flat black to match the grille and i really liked that just as much (if not more) as removing the stock grille all together
#6
i used trim black spray paint for the H and i used actual two stage nhbp auto paint for the grill (exact same paint as body color). one thing you need to be careful of is when removing the H from the grill, take care not to break the plastic posts on the back of it.
#7
its deffinatly a good look
#9
OH!
one more thing
of course youd have to remove the grille to paint it, but do you have to remove the front bumper at all to do so??
any links to where i can find a tutorial on removing the grille?
one more thing
of course youd have to remove the grille to paint it, but do you have to remove the front bumper at all to do so??
any links to where i can find a tutorial on removing the grille?
#11
take the bumper off and u will find the 2 screws. Just unscrew them and unclip the plastic clips (just squeeze them) and push it through.
#12
I did not remove the front bumper when I took out my grill. You just have to remove the four clips up top and lift up on the plastic and use a small phillips screwdriver to take out the two screws. Then there are either 4 or 6 clips that hold it in, that you can use your finger to release.
Here is where I made my own red JDM emblems: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...hy-bother.html
Here is where I made my own red JDM emblems: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...hy-bother.html
#13
yea, what sid said. i dont know why people are always removing the front bumper on this forum for everything. someone said you have to remove the front bumper to install hid's and now someone says you have to remove the bumper to remove the grill? i have hid's and a painted grill and ive never ever taken off my front bumper.
#14
yeah u can remove the bumper may make it easier but u dont have to..just be carfeul not to break anything if u just remove the grill u will have holes like in above pic of wher ethe tabs for the grille were...
#15
I got the 4 clips out but I cant see the 2 screws any help?
EDIT: Found the screw but im a bit worried about bending the plastic that far to get to them, especially when screwing the grill back in
EDIT: Found the screw but im a bit worried about bending the plastic that far to get to them, especially when screwing the grill back in
Last edited by K20A3Fit; 02-21-2008 at 03:23 PM.
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