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new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 9:50:13 AM

hockeymutt

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hey whats up my name's mike im 20 i have a black 2008 hummer h3 base auto.I work for the USCG and and im new to the forums. My question is i have that chromed out plastic grille when i would like to get the body matched grille cause i think it makes it look more hummerish. But i woundering if my chrome plastic piece could get paint i dropped by a paint shop he said he thinks he can but he wasnt sure if he could ruff it up enought has anyone had any experience with this? thnx mike

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 10:02:51 AM

Trey124

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Welcome to the forum, I can't help you with this but just wait and somebody will be along to help you. Congrats on your new H3.

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 10:29:52 AM

Doc Olds

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Some guys have done that, doing a line x look front with truck bed liner. It is just plastic and could be sanded for a finish I would think. Check with a couple more body shops, even ask the dealer if they have ever done it??

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 10:46:34 AM

3hummers

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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the Hummer.

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 10:48:00 AM

TexH3

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Hummer dealers can get you a color matched grill if you want. I'm sure a paint/body shop could paint the plastichrome too. As mentioned above I may look at getting a flat black Linex job on mine. The Linex bed-liner coating should be more resistant to chips from road debris than body-paint finish.

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 11:39:58 AM

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the problem with the grills is that the chrome plating is embedded in the plastic, so you can't get it off. you can rough it up, any good body shop should be able to do it for you. if they don't do a good job though it will chip and end up looking like $hit. i did mine myself with some spray on bedliner - painting isn't my day job - now my grill looks like $hit. having it painted may be a cheaper route than buying a color matched grill from the dealer - but it will take longer and you'll be without a grill for a few days. it all depends on how much money and time you've got.

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 12:16:08 PM

HummerGuy

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How much do you guys think something like that would cost? If I keep this H3 or get another one, I'd like to color-match the grill as well.

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 12:21:50 PM

TexH3

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I think the dealer cost for color matched grill is about $325 . . . not sure. I also had a Linex quote over the phone for about $120.

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 1:26:49 PM

HummBob

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First...WELCOME!!!

2nd I think it would be more hastle than it's worth. Check for the color matching grill on eBay! Will last longer FOR SURE!!

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 2:26:13 PM

hockeymutt

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hey thanks for all the responses the thing is the grills are going for about 400 or so with shipping when the body shop just quoted me on 150 and it would only take a day to do.

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 4:10:14 PM

rhill20

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I have the color matched grill and it hasn't chipped at all. Have heard good things about the bedliner option though.

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/11/2008 5:02:39 PM

hockeymutt

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see the only thing with the bedliner one is the look....it looks ok but the color matched looks so good

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/12/2008 7:14:31 AM

Muddydawg75

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Just buy the grill from Gene...

www.gmpartshouse.com

are you an official site sponsor yet Gene??

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/12/2008 7:56:25 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Muddydawg75

Just buy the grill from Gene...

www.gmpartshouse.com

are you an official site sponsor yet Gene??

I have been selling these grilles to forum members for 299 shipped if anyone is interested.

As far as sponsorship... I've been chatting back and forth with them this week. Since I am a high profile seller they are trying to get me to advertise on other sites so it has been a larger project than anticipated. I will be a sponsor here I just have to wait until its official!

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RE: new to the forum with a quick question - 1/12/2008 12:27:36 PM

sarge_taz_rock

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Welcome aboard and congrats on the H3, go for the real deal and do it right the first time. If you get it painted and it starts to peel then you just wasted your money and will have to do it again or buy the grill from GM. Spray on liner (just my opinion) DON'T DO IT!!!
Get the GM part, save yourself a bunch of head aches.

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