Joss 9 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 I'd like to paint the grill black on the GTA as the chrome is too bling. Any thoughts on the best method as I don't want it to chip too easily. Alternatively if you know where I can buy one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 I know FK do black ones, but badgeless so I don't know if that's your cup of tea. I intend to do mine in carbon wrap along with the two chrome vent thingys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 25, 2011 ooo good idea mate. I've got some vinyl spare so I'll give it a go and post some pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 Which grill do u have? Upload a pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 Just the standard 156 chrome grill mate with a faded badge which I have now ordered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 My opinion, leave as is, if you really want to change it a bit then spray the two chrome strips on either end mat black but I wouldn't touch the centre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 See I would keep the edge chrome bits to match the door handles and keep it still in keeping. I just felt the grill was too much and have seen lots of phases 1's with body coloured grills Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 Lovely looking car Joss If you do it in wrap you can't really lose. just peel it back off if you don't like it. BTW Ever thought about putting spaceers on the wheels to bring them further out? Might look with the flared arches Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 Lovely looking car Joss If you do it in wrap you can't really lose. just peel it back off if you don't like it. BTW Ever thought about putting spaceers on the wheels to bring them further out? Might look with the flared arches Yeah well my other 156 has a complete dash full of 3m stuff. There is a thread on AO somewhere in general alfa discussion. Most people like it. I'll be doing the wrap at somepoint this week so will post pics. As to the spacers yes the GTA desperately needs them IMO especially on the back where they are tucked right in and look poo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 Lovely looking car Joss If you do it in wrap you can't really lose. just peel it back off if you don't like it. I agree, wrap it, if it doesn't look right then unwrap it, but the car looks really good as is BTW Ever thought about putting spaceers on the wheels to bring them further out? Might look with the flared arches Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 Lovely looking car Joss If you do it in wrap you can't really lose. just peel it back off if you don't like it. I agree, wrap it, if it doesn't look right then unwrap it, but the car looks really good as is he already said that BTW Ever thought about putting spaceers on the wheels to bring them further out? Might look with the flared arches Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 Lol my mobile is screwing me around, I meant to quote it and say that I agree with 2spark and that the car looks real good as is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 ah right. cheers buddy. I I know I shouldn't mess with it but as there are many other boggo GTA's aboutit would be nice to look a little different Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 True, nice to b different, over here there are hardly alfa's so no need for me to change mine, I suppose its a common car by you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted July 26, 2011 I'll be getting my 156 grille done soon. Will have to compare pics. If it's anything like my attempted window tint it wont go well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 @ah.. The GTA isn't that common but as we are part of the alfisti enthusiast we end up seeing more of them more often @2spark. I thought ou did an awesome job of the window tint mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Really? viewtopic.php?f=23&t=312&p=4200&hilit=window+tint#p4200 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Iv seen about two gta's in the past year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Really? viewtopic.php?f=23&t=312&p=4200&hilit=window+tint#p4200 see. excellent job. You're hired Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Iv seen about two gta's in the past year and a third in pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Yap a lovely 3rd one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted September 10, 2011 Iv seen about two gta's in the past year You need to get to the west midlands monthly meetings, at least 6 turn up each time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2011 1 day my friend, 1 day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retro-Pete 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2011 If you want to spray the grille you'll need some "acid etch primer" its available from Halfrauds (if you have a trade card its a good discount) Get some 320 wet'n dry and give it a reet good sanding! No shine! Degrease and spray about 2-3 medium coats on, leave to go tacky then Spray on a couple of coats of filler primer and leave to dry. Flat off with 5-600 wet'n dry (don't flat through) degrease and spray on satin black JD!! Remember rattle cans are not as good as 2k! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 I'd like to paint the grill black on the GTA as the chrome is too bling. Any thoughts on the best method as I don't want it to chip too easily. Alternatively if you know where I can buy one Wrap it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
