New handy work... Black 'S' badge and grill surround

[RobM]

I finished my latest little mod yesterday, so thought I'd give the car a quick sponge bath and get some pictures. I'm very pleased with the finish, but not yet 100% sure if I am going to go for black S with black grill surround, or black S with standard chrome grill surround.

The pics don't show it off too well due to the poor light (first pic gives best idea), but in reality it's got a nice glossy, shiny finish so it reflects the light really well. I thought matt-black would hide it too much and the shiny finish reflects enough light to make it obvious the S is there.

Your opinions please (good and bad)....

 

[skahigh]

looking good rob, looks mean

 

[nibbles]

imo seat badge is for showing of but otherwise looking very tidy mate

 

[RobM]

imo seat badge is for showing of but otherwise looking very tidy mate

What do you mean, it should be bright, obvious and shown off with pride?

 

[skullmunki]

love it goes well with yellow

 

[nibbles]

What do you mean, it should be bright, obvious and shown off with pride?

imo imo imo

 

[RobM]

Fair play, wanted all opinions. I've left the back badge chrome, so when I overtake somebody they will know what's what

 

[nibbles]

seeing you are from southampton r u going to thruxton rob

 

[RobM]

No, I'm not going I'm afraid

 

[flares]

It blends well with the yellow , dont know how good it would look with other colour cupras .

 

[The MoffMeister]

looks stealth like im not keen on a big bright silver bit when rest doesn't match but thats just me. looks good though rob.

 

[RobM]

I've seen it on black and red Leons and it looked very good. I'd imagine the same would stand true for Platinum Leons too. Not sure about silver though, as I think the Chrome S might look better. That's not to say black wont look good, but I think silver and chrome detailing works well.

 

[RobM]

looks stealth like im not keen on a big bright silver bit when rest doesn't match but thats just me. looks good though rob.

I have to say I agree. That's why I think I'll stick with all black, so everything matches.

 

[The MoffMeister]

i was thinking of getting the badgeless grill but may try your way first what shade of black did you use rob?

 

[RobM]

I used Halfords Gloss Black spray paint. I also used Halfords grey plastic primer and their lacquer too. The Halfords paints are superb in my experience. Cheap, easy to use, give a good finish and last well

The gloss black wasn't for any specific make or model of car, it was just in with their spray paints.

I did think about the badgeless grill but, in my opinion, it needs something there. It looks good if it's all honeycomb, but I still think it needs something on the grill. Shiny black S badge seems to be the best compromise

 

[jonnie5]

Nice one pitty they didn't do that with the badge on the steering wheel as it a killer when the light reflects on it.

 

[dmmsta]

I like I like...I'm not sure between Matt & Gloss black, have seen pic's of both & they both look good, will have to do a bit of photoshopping & compare!

Going to be doing mine soon, just waiting to see if one turns up on eBoo so I can work on that & then just swap.

Have some different idea's about to do with the colours, but will post up some pic's once I've finished.

 

[RobM]

Going to be doing mine soon, just waiting to see if one turns up on eBoo so I can work on that & then just swap.

Funny you should mention that.... I bought a brand new (second hand, just unused) one to work on so I didn't have to remove the standard one.

I've just offered my now spare one to somebody so they can do the same. Once they have finished and returned it to me, you're welcome to use it to do the same.

I don't mind lending it out to people to use, so long as I know it will come back to me. Already spoken for right now though

 

[olaf]

Where did you get your spare one from Rob?

Wouldnt mind having a play with a few ideas

 

[DamoR]

Funny you should mention that.... I bought a brand new (second hand, just unused) one to work on so I didn't have to remove the standard one.

I've just offered my now spare one to somebody so they can do the same. Once they have finished and returned it to me, you're welcome to use it to do the same.

I don't mind lending it out to people to use, so long as I know it will come back to me. Already spoken for right now though

Rob thanks for the pm I will send you my addy. I think it looks good. It's too bling standard!! As I said to you before think I will keep the surround chrome though