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    chrome grille

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    i nearly have my phase one grill repaired and ready for priming but i was just wondering has anyone chromed one of these and fitted it to a black car,i'd say it would look impressive!

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    Re: chrome grille

    Quote Originally Posted by michael tierney View Post
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    i nearly have my phase one grill repaired and ready for priming but i was just wondering has anyone chromed one of these and fitted it to a black car,i'd say it would look impressive!
    Is this a trick question....that would look so limp wristed..., still..if bling is yer thing ....

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    Re: chrome grille

    Quote Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5 View Post
    Is this a trick question....that would look so limp wristed..., still..if bling is yer thing ....

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    Re: chrome grille

    sorry but only one word springs to mind ..... GHEY !

    Sounds like something westwood does on gimp my pride !

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    Re: chrome grille

    Hi Michael,

    If the grille is a custom metal item then i suppose you can chrome it?

    If it's a fibreglass OE one then you can't chrome it.

    Steve

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    Re: chrome grille

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Steve - Raider View Post
    Hi Michael,

    If the grille is a custom metal item then i suppose you can chrome it?

    If it's a fibreglass OE one then you can't chrome it.

    Steve
    yes you can chrome fibreglass and plastics as long as its painted with silver (metal) first ,

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    Re: chrome grille

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    i was thinking that the new passat in black (or any dark colour)would'nt look as good if it didnt have a chrome grille!!

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