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Old May 12, 2017 | 10:21 AM
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I know it has been discussed ad nauseum; but can the chrome grill 'retainer' be removed instead of painted or taped over?
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Old May 12, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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It can, but the only thing behind it is an ugly plastic piece. See the discussion in this thread.
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I took em out and plastidipped the pieces black. I have a second grill though. Not in the car yet. Kinda thinking there might be a way to pull the chrome pieces out without fully removing the bumper cover. They have to come out from behind though.

It is possible to get a new C7 with blacked out pieces, so that means somewhere there is a part number. The problem might be that the cost is too close to a Z06 grill? Dunno...
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Originally Posted by DAFFYDRUNK
I took em out and plastidipped the pieces black. I have a second grill though. Not in the car yet. Kinda thinking there might be a way to pull the chrome pieces out without fully removing the bumper cover. They have to come out from behind though.

It is possible to get a new C7 with blacked out pieces, so that means somewhere there is a part number. The problem might be that the cost is too close to a Z06 grill? Dunno...
On my 2017 3lt it was $100 option for the Carbon Flash on all C7 logos and grille bar

CARBON FLASH BADGE PACKAGE
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Replaces chrome with Carbon Flash crossed flags emblem
On Stingray, also replaced chrome Stingray fender emblems and grille bar with Carbon Flash
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