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leon1982 · Apr 27th, 2005, 06:43 AM

Hi guys,

I need your opinion...I'm about to paint my MC's front grille but I cant decide whether to paint the surroundings or leave it as it is?
also...would it look nice if I use matt black instead of the shiny one?

Thanks guys

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Apr 27th, 2005, 06:57 AM

Definately leave as is, chrome looks great on a Cooper.

Tigger.

Hold it, not so fast. I've just looked at the photos in your gallery and it's not so obvious. You need to either add more chrome elsewhere (side vents, Cooper S filler cap etc) to balance the chrome out a bit, or make the centre of the grill black as you suggest.

As to which to do don't ask me, I'm a chromaholic, so you won't get any unbiased advice from me

Tigger.

leon1982 · Apr 28th, 2005, 01:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo

Definately leave as is, chrome looks great on a Cooper.

Tigger.

Hold it, not so fast. I've just looked at the photos in your gallery and it's not so obvious. You need to either add more chrome elsewhere (side vents, Cooper S filler cap etc) to balance the chrome out a bit, or make the centre of the grill black as you suggest.

As to which to do don't ask me, I'm a chromaholic, so you won't get any unbiased advice from me

Tigger.

hahaha
thanks for your opinion. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of chrome stuff. Thats y I'd like to paint the grille black. I might leave the surroundings chrome

any other opinion?

mamba · Apr 28th, 2005, 04:04 AM

I say go for it! If it looks good post some pictures.
I was thinking of painting all the external chrome bits(including fuel cover) to match the black or at least a tinted black. Matt black should also look ok. I am anti-chrome too. Will have to wait till it comes though...this wait is killing me

DanC

leon1982 · Apr 28th, 2005, 11:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mamba

I say go for it! If it looks good post some pictures.
I was thinking of painting all the external chrome bits(including fuel cover) to match the black or at least a tinted black. Matt black should also look ok. I am anti-chrome too. Will have to wait till it comes though...this wait is killing me

DanC

mindh sharing some pics when done?

ecylai · Apr 29th, 2005, 01:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by leon1982

hahaha
thanks for your opinion. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of chrome stuff. Thats y I'd like to paint the grille black. I might leave the surroundings chrome

any other opinion?

Hey Leon

Why don't you get one from a MCS as i did with mine.
I aint a big fan of chrome either

Eric

leon1982 · Apr 29th, 2005, 03:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai

Hey Leon

Why don't you get one from a MCS as i did with mine.
I aint a big fan of chrome either

Eric

That's my second option.
I checked the price of MCS grilles and it sets me back abt AU$150 without painting.
Painting it will set me back another $40-50.

But if I can take off the factory grilles myself and ask a bodyshop to paint them, then I only have to pay for the service and the paint, which is arnd $40-50

Any1 here has a step-by-step instruction of how to remove both the front grilles?

Thanks

Gr8Dain · Apr 29th, 2005, 03:34 PM

I have a BRG grill with the chrome surround that I removed when I installed my aero grill. Want it? Not that it would look good with your black car. That would be interesting.

Go all black. Skip the chrome.

Dain

Apr 27th, 2005, 06:43 AM	#1
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:41 AM Posts: 316 Offline	Painting front grille Hi guys, I need your opinion...I'm about to paint my MC's front grille but I cant decide whether to paint the surroundings or leave it as it is? also...would it look nice if I use matt black instead of the shiny one? Thanks guys

Apr 27th, 2005, 06:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 4,527 Offline	Definately leave as is, chrome looks great on a Cooper. Tigger. Hold it, not so fast. I've just looked at the photos in your gallery and it's not so obvious. You need to either add more chrome elsewhere (side vents, Cooper S filler cap etc) to balance the chrome out a bit, or make the centre of the grill black as you suggest. As to which to do don't ask me, I'm a chromaholic, so you won't get any unbiased advice from me Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Apr 29th, 2005, 01:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by leon1982 hahaha thanks for your opinion. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of chrome stuff. Thats y I'd like to paint the grille black. I might leave the surroundings chrome any other opinion? Hey Leon Why don't you get one from a MCS as i did with mine. I aint a big fan of chrome either Eric ]

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Apr 28th, 2005, 01:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:41 AM Posts: 316 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo Definately leave as is, chrome looks great on a Cooper. Tigger. Hold it, not so fast. I've just looked at the photos in your gallery and it's not so obvious. You need to either add more chrome elsewhere (side vents, Cooper S filler cap etc) to balance the chrome out a bit, or make the centre of the grill black as you suggest. As to which to do don't ask me, I'm a chromaholic, so you won't get any unbiased advice from me Tigger. hahaha thanks for your opinion. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of chrome stuff. Thats y I'd like to paint the grille black. I might leave the surroundings chrome any other opinion?

Apr 28th, 2005, 04:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
mamba _________________________ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sydney Local Time: 02:41 AM Posts: 482 Offline	I say go for it! If it looks good post some pictures. I was thinking of painting all the external chrome bits(including fuel cover) to match the black or at least a tinted black. Matt black should also look ok. I am anti-chrome too. Will have to wait till it comes though...this wait is killing me DanC

Apr 28th, 2005, 11:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:41 AM Posts: 316 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mamba I say go for it! If it looks good post some pictures. I was thinking of painting all the external chrome bits(including fuel cover) to match the black or at least a tinted black. Matt black should also look ok. I am anti-chrome too. Will have to wait till it comes though...this wait is killing me DanC mindh sharing some pics when done?

Apr 29th, 2005, 03:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:41 AM Posts: 316 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai Hey Leon Why don't you get one from a MCS as i did with mine. I aint a big fan of chrome either Eric That's my second option. I checked the price of MCS grilles and it sets me back abt AU$150 without painting. Painting it will set me back another $40-50. But if I can take off the factory grilles myself and ask a bodyshop to paint them, then I only have to pay for the service and the paint, which is arnd $40-50 Any1 here has a step-by-step instruction of how to remove both the front grilles? Thanks

Apr 29th, 2005, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 833 Offline	I have a BRG grill with the chrome surround that I removed when I installed my aero grill. Want it? Not that it would look good with your black car. That would be interesting. Go all black. Skip the chrome. Dain

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