I PAINTED MY FRONT GRILL CHROME! - Toyota Yaris Forums

us13doolittle · 09-30-2012, 04:07 PM

Hi Guys & Gals!

I got adventuresome and painted the front grill of my 2010 Yaris Sedan CHROME!

I had already invested a bunch of cash on other chrome parts (see pictures) and got tired of looking at the plain black checkerboard grill! The online options for chrome mesh replacement grills didn't do anything for me, so I spent some time investigating what Chrome Spray Paint came the closest to REAL Chrome!

After a bunch of reading, I settled on "RUST-OLEUM Metallic Finish". Guys, this stuff stays "tacky" a long time after spraying. I let it dry a full day and then tried to touch it up and it tried to "run" on me!

So after it dried a bit more, I took it out in our Texas Sun, and let it bake for a day. PERFECT! The front grill is EASY to take off & put back on--just 2 screws at either corner and just pull it out (pull UP & OUT!)
Check my pictures out and tell me what you think

SHOULD I PAINT THE BOTTOM GRILL CHROME ALSO???

Looking Forward To Your Comments!

Stay Cool!

Doolittle

1.5 · 09-30-2012, 04:27 PM

I dont like chrome but it came out clean

12 yaris · 09-30-2012, 04:57 PM

Looks great,you can try the lower,if you like it great,if not try mesh for the lower grill...

bronsin · 09-30-2012, 05:49 PM

You must also have a Harley!

ciscobear · 09-30-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1.5

I dont like chrome but it came out clean

Agreed.

tooter · 09-30-2012, 07:28 PM

The grill is a nice accent to your silver wheels.

Viperoni · 10-01-2012, 12:53 AM

It works, looks a little out of place, but it works on the car.

bewley · 10-01-2012, 01:58 PM

As the others say, it looks great with your lovely wheels. And with the mirrors. Makes the car look more expensive too.

Klink10 · 10-01-2012, 08:21 PM

On that car it looks clean.

JumpmanYaris · 10-12-2012, 10:22 AM

Doesn't look chrome, more like grayish silver.
No chromo for me ether. What's that flame thing?

1.5 · 10-12-2012, 10:28 AM

its a warning sign: "Dont touch hood may be hot" lol

cali yaris · 10-12-2012, 11:30 AM

No on the lower grill. Upper grill looks great!

us13doolittle · 10-13-2012, 03:34 AM

The "Flame Thing" is actually an eyebrow for my eyelids on the headlights. However, I have ordered some white "lightning bolts" that will take their place!

Doolittle

09-30-2012, 04:27 PM	#2
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	I dont like chrome but it came out clean __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

09-30-2012, 05:49 PM	#4
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	You must also have a Harley! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

10-01-2012, 12:53 AM	#7
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	It works, looks a little out of place, but it works on the car. __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

10-12-2012, 10:28 AM	#11
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	its a warning sign: "Dont touch hood may be hot" lol __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

10-12-2012, 11:30 AM	#12
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	No on the lower grill. Upper grill looks great! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-30-2012, 04:57 PM	#3
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	Looks great,you can try the lower,if you like it great,if not try mesh for the lower grill...

09-30-2012, 07:28 PM	#6
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	The grill is a nice accent to your silver wheels.

10-01-2012, 01:58 PM	#8
bewley Drives: 2010 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York Posts: 52	As the others say, it looks great with your lovely wheels. And with the mirrors. Makes the car look more expensive too.

10-01-2012, 08:21 PM	#9
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	On that car it looks clean.

10-13-2012, 03:34 AM	#13
us13doolittle us13doolittle Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 4-Door Sedan Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 21	The "Flame Thing" is actually an eyebrow for my eyelids on the headlights. However, I have ordered some white "lightning bolts" that will take their place! Doolittle

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