Si Sedan Parts- When? (Chrome grill sucks!!!)

arniecartoons · 10-17-2006, 02:08 PM

Hi all,
I'm getting my 07 EX Sedan soon, and after added a small spoiler on the back, my next order of business is to get rid of the damn chrome grill.
I've done a search and read a few threads around here on the subject, and it seems it can be painted, albeit after an incredible amount of sanding, etc. And it still may flake off according to one user.

So, because the Si sedan has a color matched grill as they all should have from the start, I'm thinking I may go that route. But does anyone know how long it usually takes for the parts of a brand new model to become available? I realize it will likely be in quite limited production, but I'm curious about parts availability so I can buy one as soon as possible and paint it atomic blue to go into my sedan.

Thanks so much!

DSchrag · 10-17-2006, 05:44 PM

Give your dealer a ring.

fa1 · 10-17-2006, 07:00 PM

Estimated date was November 1st.

Bulld0g · 10-17-2006, 07:06 PM

I have painted mine twice and still get the rock chips......I can't wait to get the Si sedan grille.......just debating on sticking with black or the color matched GG

arniecartoons · 10-18-2006, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulld0g

I have painted mine twice and still get the rock chips......I can't wait to get the Si sedan grille.......just debating on sticking with black or the color matched GG

Oh man sorry to hear about that. This sucks- Honda should've come out w an accessory or something- this chrome reminds me of how Toyota royally messes up their otherwise nice cars with that weird schnoz of theirs.

I'll post back if I find out anything- I'm going to try and get a hold of CertiFit too and see what they say.

aznchzexr · 10-18-2006, 09:51 AM

i painted mine..no problems at all

si_civic · 10-18-2006, 10:19 AM

......but please don't leave the Si emblem in place

arniecartoons · 10-18-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznchzexr

i painted mine..no problems at all

How did you do yours? Did a body shop do it- and did they sand it down or recoat it in something or what?

I contacted CertiFit to see if they had a different part and their parts go up to about 2004 model years or so now.

Here's hoping for a smooth solution soon!

datbacker59 · 10-18-2006, 10:57 PM

my chrome grill sucks im glad i didnt paint it tho cuz people said it chips

aznchzexr · 10-19-2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arniecartoons

How did you do yours? Did a body shop do it- and did they sand it down or recoat it in something or what?

I contacted CertiFit to see if they had a different part and their parts go up to about 2004 model years or so now.

Here's hoping for a smooth solution soon!

ya i had a body shop/local guy to do it for me

sand, paint, clear is what he told me

pnwfunk · 11-08-2010, 03:36 PM

i just traded my '10 black grille with a '10 chrome. if you keep your eyes peeled, you'll probably be able to make a swap for no charge...

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arniecartoons Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9	Si Sedan Parts- When? (Chrome grill sucks!!!) Hi all, I'm getting my 07 EX Sedan soon, and after added a small spoiler on the back, my next order of business is to get rid of the damn chrome grill. I've done a search and read a few threads around here on the subject, and it seems it can be painted, albeit after an incredible amount of sanding, etc. And it still may flake off according to one user. So, because the Si sedan has a color matched grill as they all should have from the start, I'm thinking I may go that route. But does anyone know how long it usually takes for the parts of a brand new model to become available? I realize it will likely be in quite limited production, but I'm curious about parts availability so I can buy one as soon as possible and paint it atomic blue to go into my sedan. Thanks so much!
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10-17-2006, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
DSchrag Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Age: 27 Posts: 526	Give your dealer a ring.

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Bulld0g Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The I.E , SoCal Age: 41 Posts: 240	I have painted mine twice and still get the rock chips......I can't wait to get the Si sedan grille.......just debating on sticking with black or the color matched GG

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aznchzexr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Burlington, ON, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,321 Chester	i painted mine..no problems at all

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datbacker59 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 2,300 Its a Live2Hustle Thang...	my chrome grill sucks im glad i didnt paint it tho cuz people said it chips

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pnwfunk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 60	i just traded my '10 black grille with a '10 chrome. if you keep your eyes peeled, you'll probably be able to make a swap for no charge...

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