How do i dechrome a mk4

[tomcats]

Hi Guys,
I have just traded in my e46 bmw for a 05 plate black ibiza and I love the the styleing of it, the only thing I want to change is the chrome pieces!!
I have got 2 chrome surrounds on my front bumper grille, as well as the chrome surrounding the grille with the seat badge in it, my question is,

Has anyone successfully removed the daft chrome surrounds around the front grille, and has anybody successfully replaced/painted the seat badge on the rear of the car?

 

[L5FLD]

On earlier spec ibiza's, the main grill (which has the 'S' badge) had black surrounds so you could have a look around local scrap dealers for one. Or, you could pop it off key it, primer and spray black. Some peope have bought badgeless grills, but all depends what you like.

With regards to the side grills, you're best bet would be to ask the local Seat parts supplier for a new set of side grills as they're rather cheap and come without the chrome surround as standard. Removing the chrome from your original set would be a pain and you run the risk of damaging the plastic.

Several people on here have painted the rear so I imagine they'll be along sometime soon.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[chris4500uk]

the grills are quite cheap from the dealers.

You probably could post in the sale/wanted section for a swap for normal none crome bits?

 

[tomcats]

thanks guys, hope someone who has painted the rear bootnadle seat logo comes onto this thread as I cant figure out how to remove it for painting! dont suppose anyone has got any part numbers for the non chrome versions of the grilles?

 

[L5FLD]

A quick guide on removing the boot trim. http://www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk/ibiza_boot_trim_removal.htm

I assume whatever's holding the 'S' logo in place will be here. Worth checking before pulling apart though.

 

[Gooner_Mike]

thanks guys, hope someone who has painted the rear bootnadle seat logo comes onto this thread as I cant figure out how to remove it for painting! dont suppose anyone has got any part numbers for the non chrome versions of the grilles?

I have painted my rear badge matt black. The boot trim guide is useful. Once you have removed the 5 screws, just start at one end and give it a good yank. The metal clips are quite strong and some will still be in the boot lid when your done. I found getting it back on was more work!! The rear badge is held in place with 3 nuts. Remove these and the whole mechanism seems to want to pop out. The badge part does in fact now come away from the boot mechanism with a little tug.

I cleaned it up and rubbed it down with some wet and dry fine grit paper. 4 coats of primer and 4 coats of paint later it looks like this...

 

[Deleted member 36158]

oooo i'm liking the black rear "s" very much! think i'm gnna have to get that done! what primer/paint did you use?

 

[Gooner_Mike]

oooo i'm liking the black rear "s" very much! think i'm gnna have to get that done! what primer/paint did you use?

Just Halfords rattle cans. Grey primer and their matt black too.