Black Grill Project

[Markv8v]

With all the recent discussions on removing grill slats and going from Silver to black I really fancy a try.

I currently have a 8 bar bright grill which I like and had to twist the dealers arm for so I don't want to damage it, I have looked
into Plasti Dip but would prefer to have it powder coated as it should be more durable.

I have been looking out for a second hand standard grill but non available on ebay.

Surely with everyone upgrading to Bright, Black and Carbon V12VS grills there must be loads in the back of garages so if anyone has one they want to sell please drop me a mail.

Regards

markv8v

[Jibberingloon]

I have a 8 bar sat in my garage! but undecided on the V12S Carbon Grille I put on.....

PlastiDip is really durable if you put a few coats on, its surprising how good it is! The good thing is if you change your mind in a year or 2 you can just peel it off, unlike powder coating. The other issues with powder coating is that you will have to do each individual slat as the back part of the grille is plastic, and you might damage the coating when you re-assemble.


PlastiDip all the way if I was doing it.

[Markv8v]

Hi Mark

Thank you for the insight on Plasti Dip, if you are thinking of selling the Carbon one let me know as I thought it looked really good on Sunday at Aston Martin.

Can you let me know which day is best next week to sort out the Side Strakes as I can only do Tuesday or Friday now due to work.

regards

Mark

[NAC63]

Plas dip is the best way mine has been on over 12 months now and still looks like the day I sprayed it. Great product as as said it can be easily removed if you don't like it or if you want to return to standard.

[Edin430]

I've got two grilles that I'm about to put up for sale on ebay for not much money! Just want shot of them.

[Speculatore]

NAC63 said:

Plas dip is the best way mine has been on over 12 months now and still looks like the day I sprayed it. Great product as as said it can be easily removed if you don't like it or if you want to return to standard.

+1 - Done over 10,000 miles with mine and not a mark on it..

[Ballistic Banana]

where you guys getting them dipped? and is it an easy product to remove afterwards to go back to standard?

[NAC63]

Ballistic Banana said:

where you guys getting them dipped? and is it an easy product to remove afterwards to go back to standard?

It comes in a spray can. just peel off if you want to remove it. Just watch videos on YouTube

[Ballistic Banana]

Oh i know that stuff, when you said dipped i thought they were being done at a spray shop or something. Any pics of before and afters close ups?

[Markv8v]

I just want to say thank you to everyone especially Lewis, I now have a spare grill and plasti dip on order.

This is what is so great about our forum you ask a question and so many people help to find you the answer, was never this friendly on the Porsche owners one !!

Regards to all

Markv8v

[Dingle Dell]

Could someone give me a link of where I can get this 'Plas Dip', as i'm not sure whether this is one specific product or there's a choice.

[Ballistic Banana]

Dingle Dell said:

Could someone give me a link of where I can get this 'Plas Dip', as i'm not sure whether this is one specific product or there's a choice.

Uk site here Plastidip although i believe you can get it on amazon etc

BB

[NAC63]

Most motor shops do it or its equivalent. Halfords etc