Hello

Got me a corking black Octv vrs 2001

Please can anyone send me pics of there front grilles in black please im debating whether to buy a different one or paint this one black?

ant

not a black car but you get the idea

after it was meshed

nice one that gives me a good idea

are they easy to take apart ?

ant

pretty much, once you've got it off the car spin it over and you'll see it all clips together just be carefull not to break any clips/lugs when taking it to bits

i soaked my chrome bit in asda strong bleach for a couple of days to remove the chrome plating, then sanded, plastic primed and painted black

couple of days LOL i aint got that kinda patience , wana do it tomoz ! lol.....

lol, you can just sand it down and paint but i dnt no how long the paint will last. the chrome coating is a nightmare to get off i tried using a stanley knife and peeling it off but gave up with that, and bathed it in bleach

Or another option is Carbon Fibre Wrap...

and now

wow , now thats what im talking about ! black is the best colour for these cars! that looks ace

Black it is !

ANT

PS is it just them 4 torx screws to take the whole thing off first ? .....my haynes etc hasnt arrived yet ?!

ant

PS is it just them 4 torx screws to take the whole thing off first ? .....my haynes etc hasnt arrived yet ?!

ant

if I remember correctly, there are two metal brackets that need removing too... (think they have standard 10mm heads on them)

2 torx screws either side then 4 along the top edge. you dnt need to take the brackets off

excellent thanks guys defo gona go black ....want it subtle-ish...but love the green !

ant

Reminder to Admin.

we need an official Gallery thread just for photos of owners cars.