Black front bumper trim on 03+ SXT?

welchspro · Post by **welchspro** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:17 pm

I was wondering if anyone has pics of the chrome trim on the 03+ SXT front bumper painted black? I saw it on an R/T once and thought it looked good. I haven't seen anyone else with it though? Also, would painting something like that be easy or best left to professionals?

the trim between the license plate and the hood
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J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:56 pm

there is a couple people on here that have done it....i actually think there is a how to....try searching an see if you can find it....unless someone else can chime in

welchspro · Post by **welchspro** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:59 pm

i searched in the how-to but nothin really came up. I'm sure i could find a how-to on painting the chrome....i was just hopin to see a finished product.

03_SXT · Post by **03_SXT** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:18 pm

Here you go, looks so much cleaner, and gets rid of that happy face...

The all black theme looks much better than this:

Definetly better than this:

As far as a write up goes, I sent OrangeBlast a pretty lengthy how to a long time ago, I can't remember if he posted it up.

Anyways, it's pretty simple if you know how to spray paint properlly. It's all about the prep, getting rid of all the chrome, and getting down to bare plastic, sanding it smooth, light coats of paint, and finally a nice heavy duty clear coat.

Not to highjack this thread, but I have an extra set of chrome strips if you need another set. I can paint em too if you want me too

~Amit

welchspro · Post by **welchspro** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:31 pm

i agree, that looks alot smoother...i think it'd flow well from my hood, the chrome looks outta place....i'm changin the front license plate frame too lol....but i'll have to give this a shot one of these days..thanks for the pics

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:37 pm

i did it on my SXT front. if you want some help doing yours hit me up john. i'm more than willign to help. i need to do it to the wife's car actually.

welchspro · Post by **welchspro** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:40 pm

hey thanks man^ will let you know if/when i plan on doin it! you even did the dodge emblem...nice!

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:47 pm

it's pretty easy, just pop em out and scuff them with an SOS pad, shoot em with some paint and a coat of clear. bing bang you're done.

03_SXT · Post by **03_SXT** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 12:18 pm

I think they look better color matched, and if your a stickler like me, its not as easy to get the right color...

~Amit

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 5:39 pm

I think OB did do a write up...I remember he did a really good job doing the write up, and he was still a n00b

OB · Post by OB » Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:50 pm

auh thanks chic! haha

yeah I have a write up out there somewhere. I agree with others though about it looking better when painted to match the body. Black inserts only looks good on a black car IMO. I almost did mine in black but thank god someone convinced me otherwise. I have picture threads all over the place so go check one of em out if u wanna have a look.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:16 am

i vote black all the way john, contrasting colors FTW!

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:56 am

Gives it a cleaner look. I say go for it

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:48 pm

I think it looks really good on some cars, but I like it on mine, I think. The chrome matches well with the headlights.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 4:24 pm

in case you didnt find it...heres the topic.

http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=7540

Post by **jonnymopar** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:57 pm

03sxt wrote:I think it looks really good on some cars, but I like it on mine, I think. The chrome matches well with the headlights.

Yeah, my car's silver, so I don't think that color-matching them would change much on mine. I do like the way they looked with the black color-matched pic above though.

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:07 am

Did mine today.... I need to work on my airbrushing skills alittle more... I'll have to fix it up later, but for now they're not bad...

Before

After

Installed

And this is suppose to go into the interior some time soon.

welchspro · Post by **welchspro** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:30 am

looks good man! good luck with your srt-4 install

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:53 am

looks hawt. john, you better be next. unless i beat you to it with the wife's car.

gilly02le · Post by **gilly02le** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:01 am

Holy Shit Man, Thats one clean srt-4 motor.. in fact probably the cleanest swap motor ive ever seen.. how many miles were on the donor? im guessing it had to be damn low..