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Finished my Chrome Slat Waterfall

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Posted by: h2osho

Well as a temporary look for a full chrome grille I bought the Chrome Slats off Ebay last week.($25) After some cleaning of the grille with alcohol I laid out the strips and grabbed a pair of scissors.

It's really an easy process. The chrome strips are similar to the roll of chrome tape you buy for door edging or trim work for vehicles. Simply size up which slat and cut the ends according to the angle of each grille slat.

I did remove the grille from the car to make the job easier.

I didn't get it PERFECT but pretty close. I like the look and for now it will do just fine.

Posted by: lexdiamondz10304

Any pics?!?!?!

Posted by: Kevin

Not bad at all!

That idea might work on my chrome surround 03 grille, the grey slats look like crud.

Posted by: lexdiamondz10304

looks good!! i think im going to do that to my grille..

Posted by: mholhut

Scott, that looks like crap

Thought you bought a McLaren Grille you were going to have chromed?

Posted by: stateproperty3423

looks sharp man, great idea for when plats start looking tired

Posted by: Joeychgo

Sharp - how about some closeups?

Posted by: h2osho

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeychgo

Sharp - how about some closeups?

As you can see there are a few small gaps. But you can't really tell unless you're looking for something to be picky about.

Posted by: h2osho

Quote:

Originally Posted by mholhut

Scott, that looks like crap

Thought you bought a McLaren Grille you were going to have chromed?

Yes my Gunfighter buddy I do have the McLaren grille that I am still planning on having chromed.

Playin wit dis one fer now.

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

looking good.

Posted by: Quinton

Looks pretty good to me.

Posted by: mcafferty

nice job
do you have any scraps left over? could you take a pic of it so that i could see what it looks like. thanks

Posted by: BBoyd

looks good man

Posted by: h2osho

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Originally Posted by mcafferty

nice job
do you have any scraps left over? could you take a pic of it so that i could see what it looks like. thanks

Well yes I did have scraps left over and I almost snapped a picture of them. But I didn't. I felt it would be kinda like taking a picture of the placenta and not the baby itself. Hence I went with the final product instead.

Nothing but lots of little nobs and slanted chrome 1/4" pieces.

The front end does grab attention with all the chrome on a Slick Black Nose with bumper chrome....but then again each to his own.

So far so good. I'll reply as to it's integrity over the next few months.

Posted by: Fordman

Looks real nice, not bad for cheap stuff off E-Bay. Did you do the clear coat as well??? The instuctions tell you to do it, but I didn't do it on mine.

Posted by: h2osho

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Originally Posted by Fordman

Looks real nice, not bad for cheap stuff off E-Bay. Did you do the clear coat as well??? The instuctions tell you to do it, but I didn't do it on mine.

No clear coat used. I'll see how long this holds up. I tried to wiggle a few pieces today and they are on there pretty d*mn good.

Posted by: luckieleo

i've had mine since last summer & they are all still on there. has been thru many washes, including SCRUBBING plastered on bugs off, and no scratches. i didnt use a clear coat on mine. none of them have come off in a year, and i paid only like $15 from a new seller off ebay and have been completely satisfied! you only put the one piece in the center, i put 2 pieces.... now i'm thinking it loks better w/only one... i dont know though, i didnt take any straight on pictures, this ones kinda angled, so its hard to compare... hmmm..
(damn file couldnt be small enough & its NOT UPLOADING!!!

) see my page for pics.... (link is in the sig)

i'd say its a VERY good upgrade & i dont regret spending that money for the addition.theres a guy at my work who has an 04 LS, (beige & not as sharp as mine, of course

.) but i laughed when he asked me where i got my "new chrome grill" and how much i paid for it!

it looks very nice! keep up the nice lookin, cheap upgrades!