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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 06:05 AM
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Hi all,

Looking for some ways of making the front grill look better. I want to chrome the silver parts. Any idea on the best way of doing so?

Also, the lower trim in the bumper wants changing. What's your ideas on this?

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Kraig.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 06:20 AM
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Just go with the Zunsport...

 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 06:22 AM
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I do like that. My only issue is that it kind of steps away from the classic crossfire grill which stands out when you look at it
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Goonerkeza
I do like that. My only issue is that it kind of steps away from the classic crossfire grill which stands out when you look at it

A member at Carlisle had these on last weekend. They look great.

Crossfire Chrome Front Radiator Grill Insert Set 3pc - Crossfire Mall
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 06:58 AM
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Love that....expensive. Didn't expect inserts to be that much money
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 07:14 AM
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Love that....expensive. Didn't expect inserts to be that much money
Yeah, they are expensive but they really set the OEM Grill off nicely. Here's a much cheaper option.

Chrysler Crossfire Chrome Grill, Custom Grille, Grill inserts, Chrome Grille
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Goonerkeza
I do like that. My only issue is that it kind of steps away from the classic crossfire grill which stands out when you look at it
Classic? Sure if you like the classic Sebring/200/Pacifica/Grand Voyager/Town & Country cloned grill look.
Feel more secure with the metal screens which give much more functional room for even larger air filters for the Needswings setups.


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A member at Carlisle had these on last weekend. They look great.

Crossfire Chrome Front Radiator Grill Insert Set 3pc - Crossfire Mall
Never cared for the stick on ABS plastic look. Also wonder how well the adhesive will last in the Florida heat. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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Yeah, they are expensive but they really set the OEM Grill off nicely. Here's a much cheaper option.

Chrysler Crossfire Chrome Grill, Custom Grille, Grill inserts, Chrome Grille
Just been looking at these and wasn't sure if you can use them together?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 07:28 AM
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Classic? Sure if you like the classic Sebring/200/Pacifica/Grand Voyager/Town & Country cloned grill look.
Feel more secure with the metal screens which give much more functional room for even larger air filters for the Needswings setups.




Never cared for the stick on ABS plastic look. Also wonder how well the adhesive will last in the Florida heat. Just my 2 cents.
I know what you mean but it is a look that is known. In the uk heat we will have no worries about peeling off.....swap locations of you want though!!
 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 07:46 AM
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Here's some interesting coating!

Alsa Corp | Strech Chrome Film


 
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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Classic? Sure if you like the classic Sebring/200/Pacifica/Grand Voyager/Town & Country cloned grill look.
Feel more secure with the metal screens which give much more functional room for even larger air filters for the Needswings setups.




Never cared for the stick on ABS plastic look. Also wonder how well the adhesive will last in the Florida heat. Just my 2 cents.
I like the Crossfie Grill. Enhanciing it with the Chrome overlays, the ones I've seen, look very good. I'm not a fan of the mesh grills myself. I like the billet grills though. All personal taste. It's just offered as a alternative.
 

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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 07:06 AM
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i colour coded mine and replaced the silver trim with chrome trim......have since changed the reg. no....chris

 
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 12:58 PM
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i colour coded mine and replaced the silver trim with chrome trim......have since changed the reg. no....chris

Chris- what chrome trim you use? Can the old silver trim be removed?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 01:06 PM
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hi again keza...the trim is from halfords, you buy a roll comes in different sizes and is peel and stick, take the grille off , look at the back where the silver trim fits you will see it just clips in, it was a while ago but iirc pinch clip together and off it pops...chris
 
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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Cheers chris.....might be my challenge tomorrow. What width is the strips, do you remember? I looked at this option but wasn't sure that the new chrome strips would bend to the shape the grill is
 
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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this is the stuff mate ....not 100% sure this is the size, you will have to use your judgement, they do a smaller and larger size...
Halfords | Halfords Chrome Bodywork Trim 8mm
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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Done the grill.....£12.99 and it really makes a difference
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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looks god mate...did you put the lip on the front bumper, looks good too...chris....you might want to take a look at ukcrossfireowners group, good banter on there, if you sign up tell mo that chris sent you over......https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukcrossfireowners/
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Cheers pal. I'll take a look at that....Chris sent me, referral system. Lol.

The lip was on it when I got it and it is really nice. I have seen similar ones on eBay.com
 
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Old Feb 13, 2022 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Goonerkeza
Done the grill.....£12.99 and it really makes a difference
Goonerkeza, When you replaced the silver strips on the front Crossfire grille what did you use to replace them? and did you remove the old strips
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Thanks in advance for the reply,
Kevin J Nutter
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