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i97supratti · 02-12-2006, 08:51 PM

Still a good thread. Most of the previous threads are on 90-91 grills. Not too many 92-93 grill DIY's.

Nycxeracer · 02-12-2006, 09:06 PM

Great Job.

F22-GURU · 02-13-2006, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokinspeeds

F22 guru is definatly over-doing it, however,

Actually I copied his comment from my DIY: Leafblower Thread. It was only a Pisstake at his expense.

He's probably one those Seppo's who had a Sense of Humour Bypass after 9/11.

**Edit**
I notice he's deleted that comment from the Leafblower thread!!

maroonaccord2.2 · 02-14-2006, 03:21 PM

I didn't, someone else did. Oh well, what can you do. I guess everyone has their own opinion of what "useful info" really is. Didn't mean to step on anyones toes anyhow......

92ex · 02-19-2006, 09:51 AM

impressive. Looks good, I think I'm gonna do it also now.

Gripology · 02-19-2006, 11:59 PM

I started this today. got the 'wings' out, but decided to keep the "H" in the center. just for kicks, i sanded the chrome with 220 grit paper and made a brushed aluminium look. I need to put some mesh behind it but it looks okay. going to live with it for a week and see if i like it.

did you have the chrome covering? is that part paintable? without the chrome housing, the thing looks like crap so i know i have to keep it. i'll take a pic tomorrow and post it.

maroonaccord2.2 · 02-20-2006, 09:14 AM

I just scuffed everything up with 200 grit sandpaper before I went wild with the flat black.....chrome and all. Also, wiped everything down with some paint thinner to degrease before coating.

Gripology · 02-20-2006, 09:33 AM

have you done this on the bumber too? as i was putting the grill back on the car i looked at the bumper and started to think.. >)

maroonaccord2.2 · 02-20-2006, 10:21 AM

Ha....no I have not, I guess that you could. I really perfer the clear-coated OE paint, it's a bit more durable than rattle can. If you want the bumper black, just pick up a new OE cover....the fresh black Eurathane has a great look unpainted, and there's no paint to chip!!

Gripology · 02-20-2006, 11:09 PM

i might look at a new bumper. i have to replace the lip that was stolen a while back. dont ask me why but someone stole my front lip. they used a hacksaw or something cause there were little half screws in my driveway...fact is thats really what made me notice that the lip was gone. good times.

i cut out the bumper wings also and decided that the H had to go.

hemlockz · 04-18-2006, 02:02 PM

Hey since I don't want to create a new thread on things that have already been covered I will ask here:

guru

What kind of paint are you using??? I used Krylon exterior trim paint and it is flaky... my grill looks like crap with a bunch of paint chips. Yeah I sanded it and washed it first.

maroonaccord2.2 · 04-20-2006, 09:08 AM

Just prepped everything well, and used good 'ol Krylon. I plan on color-matching the grill (except the wire) when the car is repainted.....

GunRunner · 04-21-2006, 08:46 AM

Krylon for the WIN!!!11!!!!!1!

maroonaccord2.2 · 04-21-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondatuner4267

Krylon for the WIN!!!11!!!!!1!

Man that looks bad-ass!! Good job....

Skunk138cb7 · 04-22-2006, 08:58 PM

where can u get the mesh that u used on your grill? Grill looks awesome by the way

**TypeG** · 04-23-2006, 02:16 AM

nice..if i didn't have a billet grill, i'd probably do this

. later.

jasonthebombero · 04-23-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gripology

i might look at a new bumper. i have to replace the lip that was stolen a while back. dont ask me why but someone stole my front lip. they used a hacksaw or something cause there were little half screws in my driveway...fact is thats really what made me notice that the lip was gone. good times.

i cut out the bumper wings also and decided that the H had to go.

You should try www.rockauto.com CAPA certified bumper covers decient price. I got a rear bumper cover from them. Shiping is a little high though.
Later

maroonaccord2.2 · 04-24-2006, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skunk138cb7

where can u get the mesh that u used on your grill? Grill looks awesome by the way

Believe it or not, it's a galvanized gutter-guard from The Home Depot / Lowes. They are about $3 each for a guard that measures about 5-6"x48".

Skunk138cb7 · 04-25-2006, 11:06 AM

awesome thanks man, i did this mod but right now im ridin around with no mesh in the grill b/c the only thing i could find was chicken wire which didnt look good at all, ill go pick this up today so i can finally finish this piece, thanks again

King James · 05-09-2006, 01:36 PM

Looks good dude....I did this over the weekend and instead of using a hacksaw I used a dremel...Which was kinda a bitch cuz the thing i was usin to cut was too big to fit in some places...but the job got done....I also left the H in front...i just like it there lol.

02-12-2006, 09:06 PM	#22
Nycxeracer CB7tuner Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stony Brook/Brooklyn Posts: 1,315	Great Job. __________________ My Member's Ride Thread, Comments Welcome!!!

02-14-2006, 03:21 PM	#24
maroonaccord2.2 CB7tuner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,276	I didn't, someone else did. Oh well, what can you do. I guess everyone has their own opinion of what "useful info" really is. Didn't mean to step on anyones toes anyhow...... __________________ 1992 Accord LX - SOLD

02-19-2006, 09:51 AM	#25
92ex CB7tuner Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,895	impressive. Looks good, I think I'm gonna do it also now. __________________ Shift_BOOST BOOM!

02-19-2006, 11:59 PM	#26
Gripology CB7tuner Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Schitty of Culver Schitty, CA Posts: 46	I started this today. got the 'wings' out, but decided to keep the "H" in the center. just for kicks, i sanded the chrome with 220 grit paper and made a brushed aluminium look. I need to put some mesh behind it but it looks okay. going to live with it for a week and see if i like it. did you have the chrome covering? is that part paintable? without the chrome housing, the thing looks like crap so i know i have to keep it. i'll take a pic tomorrow and post it. __________________ And remember kids, if it's wet, it's not a fart. '91 Wagon So far it's ugly: Injen short ram, DIY Grill, Arospeed F/R Strut bars, SS Brake Lines, AEM pads, drum to disc swap, Brembo drilled & slotted rotors

02-20-2006, 09:14 AM	#27
maroonaccord2.2 CB7tuner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,276	I just scuffed everything up with 200 grit sandpaper before I went wild with the flat black.....chrome and all. Also, wiped everything down with some paint thinner to degrease before coating. __________________ 1992 Accord LX - SOLD

02-12-2006, 08:51 PM	#21
i97supratti CB7tuner Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,571	Still a good thread. Most of the previous threads are on 90-91 grills. Not too many 92-93 grill DIY's.

02-20-2006, 09:33 AM	#28
Gripology CB7tuner Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Schitty of Culver Schitty, CA Posts: 46	have you done this on the bumber too? as i was putting the grill back on the car i looked at the bumper and started to think.. >) __________________ And remember kids, if it's wet, it's not a fart. '91 Wagon So far it's ugly: Injen short ram, DIY Grill, Arospeed F/R Strut bars, SS Brake Lines, AEM pads, drum to disc swap, Brembo drilled & slotted rotors

02-20-2006, 10:21 AM	#29
maroonaccord2.2 CB7tuner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,276	Ha....no I have not, I guess that you could. I really perfer the clear-coated OE paint, it's a bit more durable than rattle can. If you want the bumper black, just pick up a new OE cover....the fresh black Eurathane has a great look unpainted, and there's no paint to chip!! __________________ 1992 Accord LX - SOLD

02-20-2006, 11:09 PM	#30
Gripology CB7tuner Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Schitty of Culver Schitty, CA Posts: 46	i might look at a new bumper. i have to replace the lip that was stolen a while back. dont ask me why but someone stole my front lip. they used a hacksaw or something cause there were little half screws in my driveway...fact is thats really what made me notice that the lip was gone. good times. i cut out the bumper wings also and decided that the H had to go. __________________ And remember kids, if it's wet, it's not a fart. '91 Wagon So far it's ugly: Injen short ram, DIY Grill, Arospeed F/R Strut bars, SS Brake Lines, AEM pads, drum to disc swap, Brembo drilled & slotted rotors

04-18-2006, 02:02 PM	#31
hemlockz CB7tuner Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PDX Posts: 462	Hey since I don't want to create a new thread on things that have already been covered I will ask here: guru What kind of paint are you using??? I used Krylon exterior trim paint and it is flaky... my grill looks like crap with a bunch of paint chips. Yeah I sanded it and washed it first. __________________ hold on to your butts

04-20-2006, 09:08 AM	#32
maroonaccord2.2 CB7tuner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,276	Just prepped everything well, and used good 'ol Krylon. I plan on color-matching the grill (except the wire) when the car is repainted..... __________________ 1992 Accord LX - SOLD

04-21-2006, 08:46 AM	#33
GunRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pinehurst/Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 3,104	Krylon for the WIN!!!11!!!!!1! __________________ -1992 Accord EX H22 234whp 185wtq -1993 Accord EX SOLD -1995 Accord EX Wagon Daily Driver -2012 GMC Canyon V8 4x4

04-22-2006, 08:58 PM	#35
Skunk138cb7 CB7tuner Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tha Dirty Souf Jersee Posts: 306	where can u get the mesh that u used on your grill? Grill looks awesome by the way

04-23-2006, 02:16 AM	#36
TypeG Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Slingin Suds in ATL Posts: 6,849	nice..if i didn't have a billet grill, i'd probably do this . later. __________________ *Avoiding dirt at all costs* ATLiens click to join

04-25-2006, 11:06 AM	#39
Skunk138cb7 CB7tuner Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tha Dirty Souf Jersee Posts: 306	awesome thanks man, i did this mod but right now im ridin around with no mesh in the grill b/c the only thing i could find was chicken wire which didnt look good at all, ill go pick this up today so i can finally finish this piece, thanks again

05-09-2006, 01:36 PM	#40
King James Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,799	Looks good dude....I did this over the weekend and instead of using a hacksaw I used a dremel...Which was kinda a bitch cuz the thing i was usin to cut was too big to fit in some places...but the job got done....I also left the H in front...i just like it there lol. __________________ Burrito Bandidos: It will change your fuckin life

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