My "custom" grill

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fredg

Discussion Starter · Apr 27, 2009 (Edited)

A couple of months ago I hit a deer, just stunned her and she ran away. Not to much damage but broke up my grill in about 3 places and knocked out a big chunk as well as the emblem flying away.

I was going to order a new grill off eBay but decided to play with this broken one. Got some JBWeld, bondo, flat back paint and some 99 cent numbers from Autozone. A couple of new clips from the dealer.

I don't know how long I will keep it but it did turn out kinda good!! (at least I think so :clap

It's one of a kind! I am thinking of flat blacking the bumpers as they are pretty bad and I don't have the cash for a repaint.

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TI-CAVA

· #2 · Apr 27, 2009

looks great!!!!!!

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m0untaindr3w

· #3 · Apr 27, 2009

very cool

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fredg

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 27, 2009

Thanks! If I knew if would turn out so good I would have taken before and after pictures! It was nearly in 3 pieces, just hanging together by little sections, with a large chunk broken off completely and a 1"X2" chunk just gone. Amazing stuff JBWeld!

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m0untaindr3w

· #5 · Apr 27, 2009

yeah and it looks great now. couldnt even tell it was ever broken. im actually waiting for my grille to come in. i bought the mesh grille on ebay as well as trd emblems

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midnightmach

· #6 · Apr 28, 2009

Thats some nice handywork!

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toysyoda

· #7 · Apr 28, 2009 (Edited)

hey thats sweet dude. i thought about paintin mine but i always have a "chip" problem with "anything" i paint no matter how much i prep.:hammer:. why did you go flat and not gloss black?. wonder if that pearl black color would look good...

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fredg

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 28, 2009 (Edited)

toysyoda said:
hey thats sweet dude. i thought about paintin mine but i always have a "chip" problem with "anything" i paint no matter how much i prep.:hammer:. why did you go flat and not gloss black?. wonder if that pearl black color would look good...

For one flat hides flaws while gross brings the flaws out, and it's harder to do good gloss from a rattle can, flat is easier to touch up... and finally, I like the flat black look! :thumbsup:

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fredg

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 28, 2009

midnightmach said:
Thats some nice handywork!

Thanks! Like I said I really kick myself for not taking pictures before I started and while I progressed, it would have been a neat write up... :headbang:

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trife96

· #10 · Apr 28, 2009

very creative...came out nice.

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