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Old 03-25-2007, 03:41 PM
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i just purchase this grill from robear raing website yesterday, and i have some questions about this.

1. Do I paint this or leave un-painted?....if painted do i use adhesive and kyrlon paint?
2. Do I have to get an 01-03 radiator cap for proper fitment?
3. Installation difficulty 1-5?
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You want to paint it. If you want to leave it all black, at least put a couple coats of clear on it.

No, the grille itself doesnt go over the radiator cap, only the piece of plastic that attaches to your current grille.

1 out of 5. You have to remove some plastic pins and clips.
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1)You'll still have to paint it. I personally would use paint that exactly matches my car or have it painted.
2)The grill itself will fit fine but the stock radiator cover won't. You can get a sedan one if you really want a cover (i just don't run one).
3)If you've taken your bumper off before it's easy, if you haven't a little harder.
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well i want it black, i was just saying what to do cause it looks dull, i want to gloss it up a bit. So just use a clear coat then? i havent taken off my front bumper before so i see what happens
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I left my altezza grill the black it came in. It isnt that dull, looks good how it is.
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looks out of place if kept unpainted. IMO, paint it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fventura03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks out of place if kept unpainted. IMO, paint it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
did you paint it or did u take it to a shop?
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definitely paint it. it doesn't look right if it's all black.
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wrist bands, lol...thats matt
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psssssst..

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lolol
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LatinEM1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
did you paint it or did u take it to a shop?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i took it to a shop, charged me $80. it was well worth it though, i haven't had any problems with it since i put it on.
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