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Dave80GTSi 12-09-2017 06:19 AM

Painting the pair of front radiator grilles black?
 
Toying with the idea of painting the pair of 986 front radiator inlet grilles black, changing from their OEM silver, just to give a bit of a subtle appearance change.

Did any years / models of this car come with black grilles as the OEM color?

Has anyone else ever done this color change-over? If so, can you please post some pics here?

Thanks - DM

The Radium King 12-09-2017 07:41 AM

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i did. the paint chipped off quite quickly. i am not a painter. ymmv.

Ciao 12-09-2017 07:44 AM

Is there a way to put a grill in center inlet?

Lew 12-09-2017 08:05 AM

I would suggest spraying the openings with the black vinyl spray. That way if you don't like you can always peel off. Just a though!

j.fro 12-09-2017 08:36 AM

Black grilles are the way to go!
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1512840958.jpg

A8ked 12-09-2017 09:47 AM

I did this too, used a black spray paint made for plastic. It looks much better than the old faded silver/grey.

lkchris 12-09-2017 01:18 PM

Through 2002 all base models came with unpainted black grilles and S versions came with a Titanium Silver painted grilles. Most unpainted black grilles have now degraded to gray, as the biodegradable plastic is doing just that.

mikesz 12-10-2017 07:45 AM

I replaced my bumper with one off a 996

Dave80GTSi 12-10-2017 03:07 PM

Thanks to all!
 
Pretty much now confirmed that some black paintwork is in my future.

Thanks - DM

BruceH 12-10-2017 06:29 PM

Mine are black! :D

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1512962924.jpg


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