Metallic Silver

I am very impressed the way it turned out.

Used to look like


Close up.


A little farther back.


Wide view (now my desktop wallpaper)

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Current: '12 Audi S4 Quattro Prestige 6MT

Previous: '06 Audi S4 Quattro 6MT (for sale!)
'06 Chevy Cobalt SS, Stage II: 2.0L Supercharged, 16psi boost, G85 Package; Recaro Racing Seats, Limited Slip Differential, 5 Speed Manual
'00 Pontiac Bonneville SE ( 4 years, 197,000 miles)
'99 Dodge Intrepid ES (1 year, 2 engines)
'95 Chevy Lumina (2 years, 164,000 miles)

Wow, that looks really good, especially with your paint. Now I'm getting tempted!

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-Joshua-

I added a picture of the before-hand look.

It was really easy, I took the grill out and masking taped in about 10 minutes.
Longest part was just waiting for it to dry.

I think the Silver grill on your car, would really compliment your cleared corners. Do it.

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Current: '12 Audi S4 Quattro Prestige 6MT

Previous: '06 Audi S4 Quattro 6MT (for sale!)
'06 Chevy Cobalt SS, Stage II: 2.0L Supercharged, 16psi boost, G85 Package; Recaro Racing Seats, Limited Slip Differential, 5 Speed Manual
'00 Pontiac Bonneville SE ( 4 years, 197,000 miles)
'99 Dodge Intrepid ES (1 year, 2 engines)
'95 Chevy Lumina (2 years, 164,000 miles)

I'm on the fence about doing it, I kinda like the contrast since my car is black. I shall have to photochop it!

Are you gonna clear your corners?

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-Joshua-

In my last car, I had an issue with condensation in my headlights and any mod that might bring that back, I am afraid to do.

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Current: '12 Audi S4 Quattro Prestige 6MT

Previous: '06 Audi S4 Quattro 6MT (for sale!)
'06 Chevy Cobalt SS, Stage II: 2.0L Supercharged, 16psi boost, G85 Package; Recaro Racing Seats, Limited Slip Differential, 5 Speed Manual
'00 Pontiac Bonneville SE ( 4 years, 197,000 miles)
'99 Dodge Intrepid ES (1 year, 2 engines)
'95 Chevy Lumina (2 years, 164,000 miles)

AS long as you take your time on the clearing, you will do fine, and if your scared of water getting in, seal er' up good!

mine before



mine after

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-Juan

No bonnie!
93 s10 ex cab: 2.8: t5: exhaust: tbi mods. 5.3, 76mm, and a D.r cam on a stand

the grills look really good.

good job to both of you.

i like the metallic silver. specially with the red. looks great.

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2004 Bonneville GXP, Pearl White
Hifonics, QB Quart, & Pioneer Makes Up My System
Member #550

I wonder how that would look on a white car. I'm desperate to do something to make my car stand out of the crowd of white grandma mobiles.

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2001 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8n/a 110k, PLIM, APN UIM, 180 T-stat, Clarion DXZ385USB, Memphis 6.5s/6x9s/12" PR sub, Kicker ZX700.5 Amp.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 V8 120k, WAAG Brush Guard, 2in Lift, SkyJacker Shocks, HD front driveshaft, Infinity Tweeters, 12" Memphis sub, Rockford Fosgate Punch amp
1994 Pontiac Grand Prix 3100 180k SOLD :(

My thought was: if it sucked, I could always re-paint it black.

Total Cost: Maybe $3.00

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Current: '12 Audi S4 Quattro Prestige 6MT

Previous: '06 Audi S4 Quattro 6MT (for sale!)
'06 Chevy Cobalt SS, Stage II: 2.0L Supercharged, 16psi boost, G85 Package; Recaro Racing Seats, Limited Slip Differential, 5 Speed Manual
'00 Pontiac Bonneville SE ( 4 years, 197,000 miles)
'99 Dodge Intrepid ES (1 year, 2 engines)
'95 Chevy Lumina (2 years, 164,000 miles)

my cost: 96 cents

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-Juan

No bonnie!
93 s10 ex cab: 2.8: t5: exhaust: tbi mods. 5.3, 76mm, and a D.r cam on a stand

How that cheap for your paint.

What kind of paint did you guys use. I know its metallic, but is that all you need, is to just spray and wait to dry.

SOUNDS TOO EASY.

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- Zin

*SOLD* 2000 SSEi | Midnight Blue Metallic | 120k
Supercharged decal 3rd brake light | Mostly stock| black leather interior | One of a Kind Tails | Custom SSEi Overlay | Painted Grille | Tints 20%(back) 35%(front)
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Im not a mod, but this is a old post, although its got me thinking about painting mine...that looks good on the SE's

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-Tom

2003 Silverado Ext. Cab - Charcoal - 128,000 miles - Stock...for now.
2000 SSEi - Gone, but not forgotten.

I'm not sure what kind they used, but I highly recommend Krylon Fusion which is made for plastics outdoor and automotive use. I painted mine in June 2005 ...use the car as a daily driver.... NO CHIPS still!

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'00 SLE Maple Red -"Crisis Management" - (125k)- Customized in Silver... Driven with Excitement. RIP 2013 the Crisis is Over
Plugs/wires @ 51k, UIM/LIM gasket @ 59k. Ignition Ctrl Modual @ 109k [b]'04 Monte Carlo SS - "Dream Chaser" - 3.8L SII - (82k miles)...Purchased 8-7-08...Still Driving!

OK, sounds good but is that the only thing I need is the spray paint?.........or do I need anything else.

P.S: Is silver metallic the best color choice for a midnight blue metallic ssei

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- Zin

*SOLD* 2000 SSEi | Midnight Blue Metallic | 120k
Supercharged decal 3rd brake light | Mostly stock| black leather interior | One of a Kind Tails | Custom SSEi Overlay | Painted Grille | Tints 20%(back) 35%(front)
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krylon fusion needs no primer, be careful it tends to get gummy if you lay it on too thick

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt

Alrighty, thanks.

Im going to try to do this ASAP

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- Zin

*SOLD* 2000 SSEi | Midnight Blue Metallic | 120k
Supercharged decal 3rd brake light | Mostly stock| black leather interior | One of a Kind Tails | Custom SSEi Overlay | Painted Grille | Tints 20%(back) 35%(front)
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Use the krylon fusion, as mentioned it doesn't need primer and I haven't had any chips yet, and mine is a DD.

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Current: '12 Audi S4 Quattro Prestige 6MT

Previous: '06 Audi S4 Quattro 6MT (for sale!)
'06 Chevy Cobalt SS, Stage II: 2.0L Supercharged, 16psi boost, G85 Package; Recaro Racing Seats, Limited Slip Differential, 5 Speed Manual
'00 Pontiac Bonneville SE ( 4 years, 197,000 miles)
'99 Dodge Intrepid ES (1 year, 2 engines)
'95 Chevy Lumina (2 years, 164,000 miles)

although im late to this thread...looks good


and ill recommend the krylon fusion paint as well, works very well on plastic.

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-Matt

They also sell the chrome mesh inserts on ebay for $10. Its already pre cut so all u have to do is attatch it with some wire that the seller provides with each order. I have them on my car will post pics later.

But I suggest if u buy them to spray a thin layer of clearcoat over it because over time it begins to lose its shine.

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2003 bonneville SE "Tha maroon monsta"- Blacked out tail lights..20inch gitano blades..7.5inch jensen headunit..2 kicker cvrs..2000watt boss amp..clear corner headlights..Red interior lighting..More to come...

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160291
myspace.com/screwstonjay

[quote="screwstonjay713"]They also sell the chrome mesh inserts on ebay for $10. quote]

I already checked ebay, found nothin. I'll double check.
And yes, if you can post pics of your car, it will be better so I can compare the two.

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- Zin

*SOLD* 2000 SSEi | Midnight Blue Metallic | 120k
Supercharged decal 3rd brake light | Mostly stock| black leather interior | One of a Kind Tails | Custom SSEi Overlay | Painted Grille | Tints 20%(back) 35%(front)
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