Blacked out my mesh grilles

[Jon]

This idea somehow got stuck in my head a few weeks ago... So I picked up an extra set of grilles and powdercoated the mesh black. The powdercoating place said no need to sandblast them. It's finished in a glossy black. VERY good quality IMO.

Anyways... pics!

[JimmyH]

Looks good

I personally hate the mesh grills. I have thought more than once about replacing mine with the regular CTS sport grill.

[Jon]

Originally Posted by JimmyH

Looks good

I personally hate the mesh grills. I have thought more than once about replacing mine with the regular CTS sport grill.

Then you better look here: http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ml#post1199927

[CTS-V420]

looks good! how much did the new grills and that powder coating cost?

[onebadcad]

JimmyH,
Your signature rocks!!! Can't wait for CVP to see it.

[AirCav]

Looks good! I like it. The SS is just too much Bling on this car.

I'll probably do the same thing soon.

[onebadcad]

Jon,
Looks great, here is a pic of the frames painted:

[Jon]

Originally Posted by CTS-V420

looks good! how much did the new grills and that powder coating cost?

We recently bought a V bumper with top & bottom grille & fogs/brackets for the CTS. My dad used his sport grille with the V bumper, so I had an extra V grille. So basically it was free. I don't have a spare bottom grille yet, but will probably buy one from Luke if I decide to switch the black ones out.

Cost me $50 to powdercoat them.

[Jon]

Originally Posted by onebadcad

Jon,
Looks great, here is a pic of the frames painted:

Thanks. I saw your pic in another thread. I didn't want to make it TOO black.

[AirCav]

Originally Posted by onebadcad

I like that, too. Decisions, decisions.

[Mystical_Ice]

before i make my V look badass, i want it to perform badass...

i'll only start working on visuals when i have 500 at the wheels to back it up with

[vmoving]

Does anyone have a pic of a silver V with a black out front grille.

[RightTurn]

Jon--that looks GREAT! Good job.

[onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Mystical_Ice

before i make my V look badass, i want it to perform badass...

i'll only start working on visuals when i have 500 at the wheels to back it up with

I can lend you this graph to get you started:

[Jon]

Originally Posted by Mystical_Ice

before i make my V look badass, i want it to perform badass...

i'll only start working on visuals when i have 500 at the wheels to back it up with

I'm just waiting to hear back from someone before I do my exhaust.

Can't go too far with performance mods. Need my warranty.