Gloss Black Front Grill replacement

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Strack

Discussion Starter · May 21, 2016

At first I was thinking of getting my grill wrapped in gloss black vinyl, but got quoted $180. I did some searching and found this on ebay:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/322102342998?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Anyone know how difficult it would be to replace? Since it's only $400cdn shipped, I figure this would be a better option than the temporary vinyl.

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4Tires

· #2 · May 22, 2016

@mikes would probably know. He's removed the whole bumper from his Civic before: http://www.10thcivicforum.com/forum/137-what-did-you-do-your-10th-gen-civic-today/8370-modifications-i-ve-made-2.html

If you're not mechanically inclined like me, maybe plasti dipping would be an easier option.

Wolf37

· #3 · Jul 17, 2016

Heres a layout manual of how to remove your bumper/grill

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Smith

· #4 · Jul 18, 2016

adding to the install/removal instruction posted above, it helps to have somewhere to rest your bumper that won't scratch it. Even some cardboard under the points it rests at will be good enough. Some people lay down full sheets.

4Tires

· #5 · Jul 19, 2016

Thanks for the diagram. The bumper doesn't actually look all that hard to remove now that I can see where all the clips and screws are. Where did you find it?

Crash

· #6 · Mar 17, 2017

Hatchback sport grill on coupe. ~$200 in parts from dealer. Direct fit, but still need to take the bumper off.

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Deathklok

· #7 · Mar 18, 2017 (Edited)

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Bought this grill today,its plastic with carbon fiber design.Its a overlay that doesn't require the bumper to come off.$159.00 on eBay.

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hfpdohc

· #8 · Mar 19, 2017

Deathklok said:
Bought this grill today,its plastic with carbon fiber design.Its a overlay that doesn't require the bumper to come off.$159.00 on eBay.

this gonna look way more cleaner! wow!

hwaibel

· #9 · Mar 23, 2017

Deathklok said:
Bought this grill today,its plastic with carbon fiber design.Its a overlay that doesn't require the bumper to come off.$159.00 on eBay.

Link? Post photos as soon as you get it on!

Cabeldude

· #10 · Mar 23, 2017

Pics for sure, some of the overlays use thick tape and just sit to high. When not done right look terrible, when done right look OEM.

hwaibel

· #11 · Mar 24, 2017

Crash said:
Hatchback sport grill on coupe. ~$200 in parts from dealer. Direct fit, but still need to take the bumper off.

think the dealer will install? Think they would give you any issues if you are on a lease?

hfpdohc

· #12 · Mar 24, 2017

no...i think it will add value...if not they will not say anything.....

hfpdohc

· #13 · Mar 24, 2017

looking good by the way!

Crash

· #14 · Mar 27, 2017

Don't see why a dealer wouldn't install on a purchased vehicle. Billable tech hours are billable tech hours. Could be a bit of an argument over if its completely reversible (which it is) or not as far as a lease goes. Maybe you could work out an agreement where you keep the parts and pay the return to OEM labor at the end of the lease. Or find a shop to do it twice for the same price as dealer install. Depends on if you know a guy.

hwaibel

· #15 · Mar 28, 2017

Crash said:
Don't see why a dealer wouldn't install on a purchased vehicle. Billable tech hours are billable tech hours. Could be a bit of an argument over if its completely reversible (which it is) or not as far as a lease goes. Maybe you could work out an agreement where you keep the parts and pay the return to OEM labor at the end of the lease. Or find a shop to do it twice for the same price as dealer install. Depends on if you know a guy.

I did call to ask about this. The answer I got was that they will do it however, since it is not a 'listed' feature, I would need to return it back to stock when I gave it back. To me, it doesn't make sense to buy it, have them change it, then in 3 years change it back and be left with the part that I will have no use for.

d1zguy

· #16 · Apr 4, 2017

Sweet!

Looks like it's coming from Thailand. I'll have to grab one on my next visit for dirt cheap. They get JDM or EU spec cars there so it should be easy to find these parts.

hwaibel

· #17 · Apr 10, 2017

Deathklok said:
Bought this grill today,its plastic with carbon fiber design.Its a overlay that doesn't require the bumper to come off.$159.00 on eBay.

Ever get this thing installed?

Deathklok

· #18 · Apr 13, 2017

hwaibel said:
Deathklok said:

Bought this grill today,its plastic with carbon fiber design.Its a overlay that doesn't require the bumper to come off.$159.00 on eBay.

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Ever get this thing installed?

No the shipper shipped to the wrong address and I was refunded my payment.

hwaibel

· #19 · Apr 19, 2017

Deathklok said:
No the shipper shipped to the wrong address and I was refunded my payment.

thats a bummer! you going to re-order or just pass on the overlay all together?

Deathklok

· #20 · Apr 21, 2017

hwaibel said:
Deathklok said:

No the shipper shipped to the wrong address and I was refunded my payment.

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thats a bummer! you going to re-order or just pass on the overlay all together?

IDK,though I was really looking forward installing this.

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