Grille surround wrapped today

[Damo]

Might be worth a Photoshop though mate, and you got the parts to try it if it looks good

[Stormchaser]

No I'm leaving it well alone now

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[Damo]

haha dont blame you fella after all that hassle

[Stormchaser]

Don't think I want my arms shredded again. It's very tight to get it off.

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[Stormchaser]

Having said that I'm now thinking of going to play with the other grille. I'm wondering what black mesh would look like. Might cut all the vertical slats out and see

Then maybe spray the surround instead with plasti dip.

Hmm thinking...

It will be sometime before Milotec do anything.

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[Damo]

Go for it fella

Post some pics up of your efforts

[peter3197]

Got my chrome surround grille today. A right bitch to get the old one off, order sticking plasters prior to commencing. 

I think the chrome one is preferable on the white car.

Before and after photos.

[Stormchaser]

Much better

It's not a nice job removing the grille.

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[Damo]

Nice one

[crazyash88]

I did a mockup earlier this year of a mesh grille.... let me see if I can find it

 

Edit: Found it

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/275874-citigo-front-grille-mockup/

 

Was only a quick mockup, haven't got the guts to chop up my grille and also havent found a decent grille to replace the fins with...

[Stormchaser]

They do quite a nice fine black mesh on eBay I was looking at. Now I've got a spare grille it might be worth playing around with but the thought of removing it again is putting me off :(

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[VRSD30]

Well I attempted to remove my grille yesterday but gave up after fear of cracking the bumper whilst bending the grille forward enough. Any tips? I didn't get one clip out! and the ones that are either side near to headlights wouldn't budge.

Edited 15 January, 2014 by VRSD30

[Stormchaser]

Don't worry about bending the bumper it won't break it's very flexible. I cut off the 2 clips by the headlights. That made it very easy then. You really have to use brute force to get those bottom clips free. I kept my knees pushed on the bottom of the grille as each one detached. You have to bend the grille about for it to unclip easy.

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[peter3197]

I had to cut off the same clips as well. I couldn't see how it was going to come off otherwise.

[Stormchaser]

Your arms take a beating as you try and pull the grille away and stick your arm down to push on the clips to release them whilst pushing in the grille with your knee. Great fun

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[Stormchaser]

Now awaiting the new Monte Carlo grille to become available.

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[Stormchaser]

As of today this part is still not available yet.

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[EricArthur]

Reading this thread I've just realised what the Citigo grill reminds me of..

[Stormchaser]

Haha yes it's very similar

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[Stormchaser]

Surround now available from the dealers at last. Part number for you:

Price is £39.11 plus vat.

[CTGO]

Thanks for this guide Stormchaser    Might be worth adding to the first post about cutting off those clips at each headlight.

 

To reduce risk of damaging the bumper I decided to cut my grille off and buy a new one.

 

Before

 

After

 

 

 

[Stormchaser]

Ah that's a better look. Well done [emoji106][emoji16]

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[330D]

I have to say I have no idea how youve done this!

 

Ordered my grill, flown in from Prague from SuperSkoda but Ill be damned if I can get it fitted. Me and my Dad had a go yesterday but didnt manage one clip so I guess Ill have to put it on ebay, although its hardly worth it !

 

Both of us are fairly handy, done lots of car bits before but this felt all wrong and couldnt figure out the clips nearest the lights at all.

[330D]

I guess I could get a whole new grill? 29 quid on ebay - is that easier? I dont mind destroying the old one

[Hyphons]

I guess I could get a whole new grill? 29 quid on ebay - is that easier? I dont mind destroying the old one

If you think it'll be easier then yes, I'd give you a hand, but Stormy did the work when it came to replacing mine, I also may be selling my Monte Carlo one some point soon