Painted grilles color match quality?

[wolfe]

I've seen some aftermarket grilles which have the surrounds painted in body color. From the pics I've seen on a couple of store websites the color match hasn't quite seemed 100% to me, and at least one store won't accept returns because they're custom painted to order.

Anyone had good luck or suggestions with a vendor that does these?

I'm looking for alpine white if it makes a difference.

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by wolfe

I've seen some aftermarket grilles which have the surrounds painted in body color. From the pics I've seen on a couple of store websites the color match hasn't quite seemed 100% to me, and at least one store won't accept returns because they're custom painted to order.

Anyone had good luck or suggestions with a vendor that does these?

I'm looking for alpine white if it makes a difference.

Check out the Cyba aftermarket grills http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=cyba

Seems to be a popular choice among members.

[TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management]

Originally Posted by wolfe

I've seen some aftermarket grilles which have the surrounds painted in body color. From the pics I've seen on a couple of store websites the color match hasn't quite seemed 100% to me, and at least one store won't accept returns because they're custom painted to order.

Anyone had good luck or suggestions with a vendor that does these?

I'm looking for alpine white if it makes a difference.

I took my grills out:
-separated the chrome trim from the center slat section
-Sanded and painted the center slate section matte black and reinstalled
-Brought the chrome trims to a local painter and had him prep and paint them factory match alpine white
-reinstalled them on the car
---came out perfect---

[wolfe]

Thanks Guys, I'd seen the photo of the white car in the Cyba thread and that was the only one I've seen so far which I feel was a very good color match.

I did think about getting the surrounds painted myself, but I haven't had much luck finding a good body shop so far.

[MAR]

For what it's worth, I like the black grills on the white 1 series.

[Swadeness]

I got the color matched grills from Jlevi and they look great! I had some quality issues at first but JLevi got the issue fixed on their end and now the color is perfect. I reused the original chrome slats and just used the painted surrounds. I'll post up some pictures when I get a chance.

[Riley1524]

Cyba's matched perfect on mine.VERY good quality

[wolfe]

Awesome, I'm giving the cyba ones a try. Thanks all!

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by wolfe

Awesome, I'm giving the cyba ones a try. Thanks all!

+1

[xoxoluvcrisxoxo]

you can DIY. order some color matching spray paint online, and clear coat. BAM. donee! all under 20$