2nd Gen chrome grill
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2nd Gen chrome grill
First, I apologize in advance for no pics yet, they will be coming soon. After washing my Runner on Sunday, I noticed some chips in the black on the grill. Upon further inspection, I saw chrome! Im in the process of removing the black (plastic? I don't think its paint) and should give a warning if you try it. I found out the hard way that it's only a layer of chrome, and underneath that is more black. I think it's going to look sweet once I'm done, especially since I've never seen anyone else with this.
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I scratched the heck out of my grill on my '01 trying to fit the gutter guard in when I was trying to cut it to size. Now I have scratch marks all over it that show as chrome. I was thinking the same thing about removing the rest of it to make it all chrome. I knew once I started there was no turning back so I figured I would wait for someone to test it and give some feedback on it. Sounds like you are going down that road for me/everyone. I for one am looking forward to the results. good luck.
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Stay away from most paint and varnish removers...they contain organic solvents that may also soften the plastic. However, there was some 3M stuff I used a few years back that might do the trick. The "orange" based stuff might work as well.
I think you're onto something here Del.
I think you're onto something here Del.
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