Anyone got any experiance or opinions about DIY grills for a 5th gen Accord? I have a 96 and I want to rid my self of the chrome strip. At the same time I would like to have the "Accord" logo mounted inside I just want to see what some people have done and info on how they did it. Thanks

 

here's what i used to have...

 

here's my DIY type r style grill. basically what i did was take the grill apart, strip the chrome stuff off the plastic trim. i used a dremel to sand the chrome and it actually got it thin enough where i could peel/chip it all off.
then i used a dremel to cut out the middle bar and cut out the shell. be sure not to go too deep because you will cut through the mouting clips. just deep enough to cut the bar and stuff out. mine kinda has a little U shaped part where i cut out the honda emblem.
then i primered the black part (i just did the front)
then sanded everything really good with some 40 grit, then 80 grit, then 120 grit. made sure everything was smooth. then i primered it. sanded it a little bit again with the 120 grit. primered again, then sanded some more with the 120 grit. then put another layer of primer.
then i used the duplicolor bordeaux red paint from advance auto parts that matches my paint code to paint it, then followed the instructions on that. then lastly i put the clear coat on. i can take some close up pics of it if you want. its a decent job considering i only spent like $8 on it. but my damn dremel burned out while i was cutting so i had about one inch left of cutting i had to finish with tin snips.
i plan on going back as soon as i get paid and sanding it down again but this time smoothing it out with some 400-600 grit paper. you could still see some sanding marks when i finished with the 120 grit. PM me with anymore questions.

 

cool, I might just give it a try. Thanks

 

im thinking of just using a hacksaw to cut out my center "like", then sand it down

 

Heres my custom grill i did from a 94 grill
[img]http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/536000-536999/536086_30_full.jpg[img]

 

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fixed

 

stock is hot
peace

 

its one bar away from being like an R33, but cut away looks better IMO.........*tries to steal a dremel*

 

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*runs and hides the dremel so he cant find it*

 

DAMN YOU BAGGED!!!!!.....since my car is gold, ive also toyed w/ getting the grill off a black 94-95, cause that would look really nice....

 

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*spits water all over monitor*

hahaha....ya like an old lady with no teeth

 

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*spits water all over monitor*

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what with the hatin....FYI, i removed the gold part of the grill from teh black backing, and then reinstalled just the backing (to see how it would look)....and i gotta say it looks really nice IMO....but dont fear, ill probably get my hands on a dremel....

 

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Oh no hatin

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such a promising young DIY'er...hahah...

post some pics

 

not to jack thread, but has anyone done something like this to a 4th gen accord?

 

I did a mesh..then now I am currently doing a billet..as far as DIY goes with grills..

I would love to see a 5th gen type though too

 

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wanna post some pics of ur grill *cough* and the rest of the car *cough* ????

 

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*cough* SEMA *cough*..haha

no really the woman just got a digi so when I go to the shop this weekend to see the car I will take some shots

 

i cant wait to see it.......i better see your car featured in magazines during their SEMA articles......back on topic:

how much painting/touchup work did it take to make ur basic 94-95 grill look hEllA jDm cL3aN ????

 

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I know I have heard of a DIY:

Take the front grill piece off. Seperate the 2 pieces (chrome surrounding and insert) now you can either paint the chrome either black or body match or I have heard of a DIY where you actually cut out the inserts and the "H" in the middle and bondo out or even out the missing piece and insert, paint and re-install. I think cb7tuner.com has some pics but eh well.