Looking for feedback on lower grill chrome modification

nosro · #1 (**permalink**) 03-03-08, 01:28 PM

I'm looking for feedback on these lower grill chrome strips. They look very nice, but I am concerned about the quality:

The picture is from this Ebay auction.

DTS Diamond · #2 (**permalink**) 03-03-08, 04:46 PM

If you already have a blacked out grill instead of chrome why would you want more chrome on the lower grill? Just my 2 cents. Doug_j

TulsaVic · #3 (**permalink**) 03-03-08, 08:18 PM

I find the bottom grill reminds me of the lower portion of my refrigerator...and the least attractive aspect of the DTS front. It's definitely something I wouldn't want to emphasize with chrome....

nosro · #4 (**permalink**) 03-03-08, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DTS Diamond

If you already have a blacked out grill instead of chrome why would you want more chrome on the lower grill? Just my 2 cents. Doug_j

Those pictures are not of my car. I was looking to see if anyone has installed these on their car and can speak to the quality of these chrome strips.

TSS · #5 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 10:08 AM

You want to make sure they are quality stainless (if you really want them). Chrome plated stainless is fine. If the ad does not say stainless - stay away from them. Since it says will never rust, balah blah blah in the ad, I am guessing they are "plastic chrome". While true, it will not rust, I would not put plastic chrome on my vehicle because I will know they are plastic - even if everyone else is fooled. Also, I know you did not ask, but I also agree that they detract from the car's visual appeal.

Rapid Roger · #6 (**permalink**) 03-08-08, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nosro

Those pictures are not of my car. I was looking to see if anyone has installed these on their car and can speak to the quality of these chrome strips.

I have an aftermarket E&G grill on my new DTS,do you mind sharing the source of the part in the picture...?I am interested in a mesh style lower section to compliment the new grill.

nosro · #7 (**permalink**) 03-09-08, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid Roger

I have an aftermarket E&G grill on my new DTS,do you mind sharing the source of the part in the picture...?I am interested in a mesh style lower section to compliment the new grill.

My original post has a link to an Ebay auction. That's all I know about it. I have seen chrome stick-on stripping at an auto parts store, but I don't know if this is the same thing. That's why I posted - I was hoping someone here had already tried this and could offer feedback.

Rapid Roger - you and I think alike. I am also thinking of an E&G mesh grill with this. This really isn't a mesh-look grill, though.

Rapid Roger · #8 (**permalink**) 03-09-08, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nosro

My original post has a link to an Ebay auction. That's all I know about it. I have seen chrome stick-on stripping at an auto parts store, but I don't know if this is the same thing. That's why I posted - I was hoping someone here had already tried this and could offer feedback.

Rapid Roger - you and I think alike. I am also thinking of an E&G mesh grill with this. This really isn't a mesh-look grill, though.

I missed the link.I will be in contact with E&G this coming week to see if they offer,or plan to offer a mesh grill for the lower section.Wait till I post the pics of the grill in my new DTS.....I think it really looks sharp and a lower section would top it off perfectly.

Rapid Roger · #9 (**permalink**) 03-13-08, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid Roger

I missed the link.I will be in contact with E&G this coming week to see if they offer,or plan to offer a mesh grill for the lower section.Wait till I post the pics of the grill in my new DTS.....I think it really looks sharp and a lower section would top it off perfectly.

I recently spoke with Lee Cleary at E&G about the possibility of manufacturing a mesh lower section to compliment the upper grill.He is going to discuss this with the upper management and I will talk with him again next week concerning E&Gs decision to do or not do this.I will post again when I have more information.
Roger

nosro · #10 (**permalink**) 03-14-08, 10:38 PM

I think a lower grill would look good if it was the same width or narrower than the main grill - look at the CTS, for example:

A wider lower grill and narrower upper grill might look odd.

If E&G could come up with a lower grill that had some body-color cover-ups to make the grill seem narrower, that could look nice.