Radiator grilles

[Auf los!]

I have a 2001 S, with the "titanium" finish radiator grilles in the front. Can anyone tell me whether a plain black grille from a base Boxster will snap right in? I would think they would, but wanted to check before ordering a pair. They have different part numbers and prices, but that can be explained by the titanium finish of the S variety.

Thanks!

[Burg Boxster]

Regardless if they fit or not, replacement requires bumper removal to install from behind. Not hard at all but if you're going to that trouble, try a cheaper solution first like Mothers Back To Black (or 303 or other equivalent) or simple removal and re-spraying with a matte black spray paint.

Good luck

PS - don't think s models we're titanium... yours are just neglected like many others. In '03 (?) they changed to body colored fin grilles.

[Auf los!]

Oh, I know about having to remove the bumper...I did it this weekend, and sprayed my silver ("titanium") colored grilles with black Plastidip. But the Plastidip was too fragile when I went to snap them back in, and rubbed off in places. So I am thinking the factory plain black ones will be a more permanent solution. I'm considering the Plastidip to be a trial, and I am really liking the black grille look. I also Plastidipped the center radiator bezel retaining bracket, which was also kinda silvery and (I found) distracting.

[jb92563]

You should try some Acetone on those titanium grilles as it may remove the paint and I believe the underlaying plastic is black, so perhaps no painting required.

I acetoned my "S" letter on the trunk because it had scratches and needed a repaint. The old paint came off very easily revealing the black plastic underneath.