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C7 Grille Retainer GONE
Hi:
I used Pro Protect, which is a rubber based application in a spray can. I meticulously masked of the chrome strip which has been identified as the retainer and masked of the complete front end with Frog tape and black garbage bags (new). Applied three separate coats, waiting 20 minutes between coats. Easy peasy turned out nice. Mission accomplished. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...3cc8febe11.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...4a675c122c.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...d61566fd49.jpg |
Looks good:thumbs:
Plastidip is also a very popular product for blacking out many parts. This is probably a competing product. Have not used on my C7 but used a good bit on my CTS-V. It did tend to peel if you lighly rub against but also makes it easy to reverse if you change your mind later. |
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That looks good! When the new C7s came out, the very first thing I noticed and thought was ugly, was the chrome retainer across the front... I knew it would be an easy fix though. Here was my fix:
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Nice solution for those who do not like the chrome so called retainer.
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I agree 100%, this is the permanent solution to the retainers:
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OP, nice job on the front grille. :thumbs:
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Originally Posted by Mr. Smith
(Post 1590066016)
That looks good! When the new C7s came out, the very first thing I noticed and thought was ugly, was the chrome retainer across the front... I knew it would be an easy fix though. Here was my fix:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...bfa77af778.jpg |
Originally Posted by Kev4
(Post 1590065418)
Hi:
I used Pro Protect, which is a rubber based application in a spray can. I meticulously masked of the chrome strip which has been identified as the retainer and masked of the complete front end with Frog tape and black garbage bags (new). Applied three separate coats, waiting 20 minutes between coats. Easy peasy turned out nice. Mission accomplished. :flag: |
Looks Great!
Originally Posted by mksz51
(Post 1590065837)
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A few more $$$ for Race Mesh, but I absolutely love the look. This is the 'Black Chrome' and I haven't seen another one like it yet...
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Originally Posted by Mike02Z
(Post 1590072743)
My solution as well...
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Originally Posted by Curahee
(Post 1590070076)
...reason I went with electrical tape is that it's so easy to reverse if you, or a future owner, decide to change it back to original look.
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Agreed!
Originally Posted by iclick
(Post 1590085275)
Same here based on feedback in earlier threads. Holding fine after 2-3 months.
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Easy fix is right.....16 minutes here. I am not as fast as MKSZ51 above.
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