Front Grill Satin Black.

Arctic · 13th September 2020, 20:31

Ok as i did not attend the September Nano meet

the first i have missed in the last 10yrs, i decided as the weather was kind today to finally spray the front grill satin black.

This is a follow on with my plan to do all the chrome bits on the NUK in satin black, as the thread shows i have already done the door handles.

So off with the bumper.

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Front bumper on the bench/seat & mask the grill off ready for spraying.

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Spray first coat of etch primer.

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Once the primer as dried the first coat of satin black goes on.

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After a few more coats the masking is ready to come off.

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All i have to do now is let it dry a little more while i have Sunday dinner

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Now that my Sunday dinner as settled, its time to refit the front bumper.

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Front bumper fitted with the new satin front grill.

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Grill with the original badge.

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Grill with the Viking black & silver badge.

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Decisions now have to be made as to which badge i go with, as the rear tail gate is a black & silver 75

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ADO282 · 13th September 2020, 20:37

Sorry Steve, I won't be doing that to my premium bumper......

I know things are subjective to the owners preferences, without which all cars would look the same, but I definitely prefer a touch of chrome which is why I have a connie, and not a contemporary.

As long as you like it that's all that matters

Alex30013k · 13th September 2020, 20:40

Ive removed all my chrome too.

the Black and red theme works well.

SD1too · 13th September 2020, 22:08

I like the original badge Steve as the red sail picks up your bodywork colour nicely. Also, because the badge is standard, the satin black grille stands out all the more.

Simon

Bogbrush82 · 13th September 2020, 23:08

Looks nice.

I only did the grill section on mine.

ADO282 · 13th September 2020, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Looks nice.

I only did the grill section on mine.

That looks nicer than the standard, I might try that when I take my bumper apart to repair the centre chrome trim......

baxlin · 14th September 2020, 06:33

As said above, personal choice, but not mine. One of the attractions of the ‘retro look’ 75 for me was/is the abundance of chrome, and again as above, that’s why I bought a mk1 Connie.

But it looks a well-executed job, nevertheless.

Arctic · 14th September 2020, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Looks nice.

I only did the grill section on mine.

HI David.
Is that a spare front grill you had or have, as quite a lot of plastic weld as to be removed to take the front grill out of a facelift car, that is why i did my grill in situ.

Bogbrush82 · 14th September 2020, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

HI David.
Is that a spare front grill you had or have, as quite a lot of plastic weld as to be removed to take the front grill out of a facelift car, that is why i did my grill in situ.

It was a replacement that I had bought, as the original one was in poor condition. Weirdly enough mine wasn't welded on, but was held in place by sections that you had to bend with pliers to secure it.

bl52krz · 14th September 2020, 20:02

Hi Steve. For once I have to admit, Black grill looks great. I am not a fan of black wheels but everyone to their own.The black grill looks like it wad made for the car.

13th September 2020, 20:31	#1
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Front Grill Satin Black. Ok as i did not attend the September Nano meet the first i have missed in the last 10yrs, i decided as the weather was kind today to finally spray the front grill satin black. This is a follow on with my plan to do all the chrome bits on the NUK in satin black, as the thread shows i have already done the door handles. So off with the bumper. 1 2 Front bumper on the bench/seat & mask the grill off ready for spraying. 3 4 Spray first coat of etch primer. 5 6 Once the primer as dried the first coat of satin black goes on. 7 After a few more coats the masking is ready to come off. 8 All i have to do now is let it dry a little more while i have Sunday dinner 9 Now that my Sunday dinner as settled, its time to refit the front bumper. 10 Front bumper fitted with the new satin front grill. 11 Grill with the original badge. 12 Grill with the Viking black & silver badge. 13 Decisions now have to be made as to which badge i go with, as the rear tail gate is a black & silver 75 14 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 13th September 2020 at 22:11..

13th September 2020, 22:08	#4
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,344 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	I like the original badge Steve as the red sail picks up your bodywork colour nicely. Also, because the badge is standard, the satin black grille stands out all the more. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

13th September 2020, 23:08	#5
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Looks nice. I only did the grill section on mine. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

14th September 2020, 06:33	#7
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	As said above, personal choice, but not mine. One of the attractions of the ‘retro look’ 75 for me was/is the abundance of chrome, and again as above, that’s why I bought a mk1 Connie. But it looks a well-executed job, nevertheless. __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

14th September 2020, 20:02	#10
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Steve. For once I have to admit, Black grill looks great. I am not a fan of black wheels but everyone to their own.The black grill looks like it wad made for the car. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

13th September 2020, 20:37	#2
ADO282 Banned ROVER 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: BRACKNELL Posts: 270 Thanks: 125 Thanked 130 Times in 92 Posts	Sorry Steve, I won't be doing that to my premium bumper...... I know things are subjective to the owners preferences, without which all cars would look the same, but I definitely prefer a touch of chrome which is why I have a connie, and not a contemporary. As long as you like it that's all that matters

13th September 2020, 20:40	#3
Alex30013k Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 CDTi Conn Se Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ashford Kent Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 17 Thanked 29 Times in 21 Posts	Ive removed all my chrome too. the Black and red theme works well.

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