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Is there maybe some way to sand it first or prime it so that the paint will stick better? I guess I could always re-paint it if need be. There has gotta be someone in this forum who can reccomend something. When I managed a body shop, we painted a couple, but it was in a paint booth and never saw the cars again to know if it held up.

Jewls wrote:Is there maybe some way to sand it first or prime it so that the paint will stick better? I guess I could always re-paint it if need be. There has gotta be someone in this forum who can reccomend something. When I managed a body shop, we painted a couple, but it was in a paint booth and never saw the cars again to know if it held up.

There was a guy from here that purchased one from me and he had painted it gold to match his car. Let me see if I can get in touch with him. He did mention about sanding the grille and then painting it. If you want me to look into this further for you, let me know.

Yeah, that would be great, thanks!

Hello everyone,

Here's the update that you all have been waiting for.
Thanks for your patients.

Please see page 1 of this thread for pics.
http://www.zer0.info/solaraguy/viewtopic.php?p=89429#89429


Orders for Upper grille will start on Sunday August 1st, 2004

The custom grilles are available in Black (semi-glossy finished) or Chrome (aluminum polished) Both finishes are anti-rust resistant.
The BLACK GRILLE FINISHED WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON


The upper grille also has the option for the reuse of the OEM Toyota emblem from the OEM grille.


For those who have already purchased the lower grille, please email (michael40507@yahoo.com) me the price that you paid for and if you are interested in purchasing the upper grille. I will make special arrangements to email you individually as promised.

Keep in mind, depending on the orders of the upper
grille, since this is a new product, please allow 7-10
business days for shipment.

I'm also working on some other projects and will keep
you posted as they are being developed.

Current Prices

Individual Pieces.

LOWER GRILLE
72.15 - (lower grille)
5.50 - (shipping & handling)
2.20 - (optional USPS insurance $100)
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79.85 TOTAL for lower grille


UPPER GRILLE
145.15 - (lower grille)
7.50 - (shipping & handling)
3.20 - (optional USPS insurance $100 - $200)
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155.85 TOTAL for upper grille



CUSTOM UPPER & LOWER GRILLE if purchased separately
72.15 - (lower grille)
145.15 - (upper grille)
15.00 - (shipping & handling)
4.20 - (USPS insurance $201 - $300)
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236.50 - TOTAL


I will give a discount for the Combo set purchase.

UPPER & LOWER GRILLE COMBO DISCOUNT
217.30 - (Upper & Lower grille)
15.00 - (Shipping & Handling)
4.20 - (USPS insurance $201 - $300)
-26.50 - (Discount for combo set)
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210.00 - TOTAL after discount


When ordering the grilles, please specify:
1. The grille color or finish (BLACK or CHROME)
2. Which grille (Upper or Lower or Combo Set)
3. If you purchase the upper grille (No, Emblem or Yes, to reuse of Toyota emblem) YOU MUST specify this for the upper!


Payment method is PAYPAL.
www.paypal.com

My paypal account is michael40507@yahoo.com


If you have further questions please email at michael40507@yahoo.com


Thank you for all of your support,
Michael T.
Michael T's Custom Designs

looks much better with the emblem

Hey, just a quick question, were you able to find a better way to attach that front emblem? I'd be more interested if you did (since I don't wanna lose my black pearl emblem!)

cklinh wrote:Hey, just a quick question, were you able to find a better way to attach that front emblem? I'd be more interested if you did (since I don't wanna lose my black pearl emblem!)

Absolutely, that's why it took me this long...lol. Otherwise the grille would have been done long ago. Detailed instructions will be included. I too, do not want anyone losing their emblems.

To all that want this in black. I'm in the process of getting it black. No painting or sanding needed. Please be patient.

Thanks,
Michael

Black huh??? Hmm...tempting...

michaels_artic_frost wrote:Absolutely, that's why it took me this long...lol. Otherwise the grille would have been done long ago. Detailed instructions will be included. I too, do not want anyone losing their emblems.

Michael,
Any chance of getting some tightly cropped closeup photos of the new upper grille insert? I'd love to see them and think that those photos would surely help you with sales. Also, how about a brief description of how you are keeping the emblem firmly attached?

slingshot wrote:

michaels_artic_frost wrote:Absolutely, that's why it took me this long...lol. Otherwise the grille would have been done long ago. Detailed instructions will be included. I too, do not want anyone losing their emblems.

Michael,
Any chance of getting some tightly cropped closeup photos of the new upper grille insert? I'd love to see them and think that those photos would surely help you with sales. Also, how about a brief description of how you are keeping the emblem firmly attached?

slingshot,

I will take some more close up pictures this weekend. A brief description will be posted as well. So, anyone that have questions and would like them to be answered, please post and I will compile a list as I did for the Custom Lower Grille and will have a Q&A format for the Custom Upper Grille.

I kinda like the look of the stock upper grille and the aftermarket mesh lower grille. Looks cool that way, IMHO.

And do you have installation instructions for the lower grille? I saw you posted some for the upper grille.

Cool, this may be my first mod!!

You got PM!

Michael T's Custom Upper Grille for the 2004 Toyota Solara is now available in BLACK or polished aluminum chrome finish.

I did not paint the black, the black finished came straight from the supplier in the black finish. So when ordering, please specify a BLACK or Chrome finish.

Thanks,
Michael