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'69 Grill trim before/after

Started by M5Ivan, May 15, 2016, 07:21:01 PM

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M5Ivan

One of the first things I wanted to tackle on my Charger was the grill trim which was in pretty rough shape. The rest of the car shows so well, it was really noticeable. I bought the replacement trim thinking it was an easy job... 8 hours later I'm done. I spent way too much time trying to disconnect the headlight covers (including a trip to the hardware store) and in the end I ended up doing the trim without completely removing the grill. I did remove the lower valence, bumper and disconnected every grill fastener with the exception of the back screw holding the headlight cover to metal rod that controls the open/close function. I'm sure there's a way to do it, but I managed without removing that screw. Anyway here's a quick before/after shot. The before shot doesn't really show the lack of polish of the trim, just some of the more obvious dents.
It's perfect now  :icon_smile_big:

charge69

Nice job ! :cheers:  I am sure it is harder than it looks!

Lennard

Looks great! :2thumbs:  Even with the grill out of the car it's quite the chore.

crj1968

Very nice- may need to see a few more pics of your car though !   :coolgleamA:

daveco

That really makes a difference, like a Hollywood smile :icon_smile_big:
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VegasCharger

Quote from: Lennard on May 15, 2016, 08:02:00 PM
Looks great! :2thumbs:  Even with the grill out of the car it's quite the chore.

Hey Lennard, did the OP buy the trim off of you? LOL

Nice job M5Ivan  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Lennard

Quote from: VegasCharger on May 16, 2016, 01:47:41 AM
Hey Lennard, did the OP buy the trim off of you? LOL
Nice job M5Ivan  :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Nope, Chris bought all my stuff.

hemi68charger

Looks great !!!! '69 grilles rock !!! :2thumbs:
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moparnation74

I couldn't imagine doing this with the grille installed on the car.  Great Job! :2thumbs: