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my project that i completed today!!

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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Default my project that i completed today!!

so today i got the molding for my grill... well heres kinda like the process or w.e u guys call it lol

1.) well picked up the molding for the grill

2.) removed the original trim
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3.) put on the new trim
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4.) my car without its mouth hahahhaa
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5.) got the grill on but no clips
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6.) put the clips on and a couple of completed pi
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so what do u guys think??
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Personally, I think matching trim looks better. Now it just looks like an unpainted aftermarket grille.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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looks good
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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its painted. its an oem grill with nighthawk black trim
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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thanks dude
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by i-VTEC_DOHC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its painted. its an oem grill with nighthawk black trim</TD></TR></TABLE>

I said it "looks" like an unpainted aftermarket grille.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:57 AM
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you should paint the grill with a low gloss paint cause it looks a little worn. the paint is not really glossy its like an eggshell but the black around it looks 100 times better.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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im running grill-less right now and it actually doesnt look half bad.

My grill that I just got was unpainted and looked like that too but it didnt look too right IMO unpainted.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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thats pointless..i dont like it..at all. are u planning on putting back on the chrome H cuz if not then u just wasted ur time.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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ohhhh didnt quite catch that
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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i plan on painting the h black and putting clear coat on it.. and i didnt waste my time. i want the blacked out front end look. and i got it. and i like it and thats all that matters
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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very true....touché
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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sorry but i dont see the difference between the trim, couldn't you just have painted your stock trim black? personally, i think it looks cheap, unpainted...
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Looks like you lost your Honda badge. You got the idea right, the execution is just wrong. It's not glossy and finished looking yet.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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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"> couldn't you just have painted your stock trim black? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I thought that too, but if dude's happy then i guess it's all good.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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hey any of you all know if the H badging from a 98-00 will fit our cars? im trying to get some red badging. I know its ricey but i dont care i want my red badging. I called the dealership and all they can get is red for the 98-00. I allso want to replace the one on my steering wheel.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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well i still have my silver trim. and i cant complain since the fact that i got the nh black trim for free =] its not finished cuz im painting the h black and putting clear coat on it. i was tihnkin of painting the grill a low gloss black like that one guy said.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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the h in front wont fit. neither will the rear i think.... my friend has an 00 and i tihnk his rear badge is bigger than ours and the front is smaller
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