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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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I haven't been able to get a response on the decals, gotta try again.

I had my grille painted to match, so it's back on black with a black mt Fuji. Just got another grille and I think I'm going to go "reverse midnight" with it. I don't like all the chrome of the OEM look but I think this may give me a look I like. A little less murdered but still well blended. I think. Maybe.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 03:39 AM
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Another question: Just installed the midnight grill and wondering if I should plastic dip the chrome piece on the fog light. Has anyone done this? If so, did you guys remove the fog light chrome assembly or just pd without? Thanks.

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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:58 AM
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Another question: Just installed the midnight grill and wondering if I should plastic dip the chrome piece on the fog light. Has anyone done this? If so, did you guys remove the fog light chrome assembly or just pd without? Thanks.
I painted the fog light trim rings using dupli-color black chrome. Mine just popped off when applying a little pressure at 3 and 9 where the tabs are.

While I'm not a huge fan of plasti-dip, I think it would look fine way down there.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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I went with the wrap option.
Gloss balck makes it look oem, and cost a few bucks.
Great option for the money. I paid to get it done of course.

First the make the full black grille.
A few months later i took off the vinyl from the edge
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cali_g37
Another question: Just installed the midnight grill and wondering if I should plastic dip the chrome piece on the fog light. Has anyone done this? If so, did you guys remove the fog light chrome assembly or just pd without? Thanks.
Mine are wrapped. Holding up nicely so far.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:00 PM
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How many cans of plasti dip and glossifier you used?
I only needed one can of each. They last for several projects.
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 07:10 PM
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my $130 midnight grille I ordered Thursday just arrived. Looks great!
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 12:48 AM
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$130 for midnight grill is definitely great deal. Wondering if I can return mine.. I tried to pull the fog light housing and I can't seem to yank it out. What am I doing wrong?
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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my $130 midnight grille I ordered Thursday just arrived. Looks great!
I also got one - not installed yet, but looks great!

I've toyed with the idea of this grille since I bought the car...but could never justify the price (to myself). For $130 - it was a no brainer!

Planned install next week....
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MalbecG37S
I also got one - not installed yet, but looks great!

I've toyed with the idea of this grille since I bought the car...but could never justify the price (to myself). For $130 - it was a no brainer!

Planned install next week....
Mines sitting in my living room. I've got a spoiler, lip, grille, floor mats, anniversary 19" wheels and new tires that I need to put on.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cali_g37
I tried to pull the fog light housing and I can't seem to yank it out. What am I doing wrong?
+100

Can't figure it out either, tried multiple times, squeezed at 3 & 9 w decent pressure and absolutely zero budge ... I want that chrome gone!
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 03:37 AM
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The clips on the fog light ring are not at 9 and 3 oclock. There are actually 4 at 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30. Grip with thumb and pointer finger on each side and jiggle side to side and up and down. It will eventually pop out.
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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The clips on the fog light ring are not at 9 and 3 oclock. There are actually 4 at 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30. Grip with thumb and pointer finger on each side and jiggle side to side and up and down. It will eventually pop out.

hey bri, i tried but still can't seem to take out the fog light ring. I am afraid of breaking it. What am I doing wrong?
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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Tilt and pull is all I can tell you. The clips are only held by a little ridge so they're not hooked in super tight. I'll post a pic of them when I take them off this weekend to dip.
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