Testing a grille option... - Nissan Murano

Not My Murano · 06-12-2011, 09:41 PM

Here is our '05 Glacier Pearl SL. We have had it a few months now, and its been good so far. I have done a few simple mods, mainly because I've been bored.

-I picked up a used grille and have been experimenting with painting it. Ours was suffering from the peeling/bubbling chrome. I wanted to see what it would look like if it was painted to match the lower bumper color. Let me know what you guys think.

-20% tint on the front windows

-De-badged

-Installed factory Sirius receiver

-LED license plate bulbs and front marker bulbs

Thats it so far. Next on the list is to get a factory hitch and install it. Just need to be in the right place at the right time.

Qat · 06-12-2011, 10:31 PM

Grille looks good to me. Matching the lower bumper was a good choice and gives you a unique look.

turbizzy · 06-13-2011, 12:52 AM

Looks good bro!

How did you peel off the chrome and paint it black with? How does it hold up with rocks and bugs?

**njjoe** · 06-13-2011, 08:41 AM

I never did like any of the OEM grilles. It was just too much fake chrome for me.

Your solution makes the best of a bad design. I like it.

-njjoe

brandonsride · 06-13-2011, 08:51 AM

Looks good! To bad your state requires a front tag, it takes away the stream line look of the front end, but oh well. Nice looking Mo.

Not My Murano · 06-13-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by turbizzy

Looks good bro!

How did you peel off the chrome and paint it black with? How does it hold up with rocks and bugs?

The spare grille I got off craigslist only had some missing clearcoat. I just sanded the entire grille down and used self etching primer. Then painted it the color. I haven't clearcoated it yet since I was still testing if I liked the color.

Thanks for all the compliments guys.

red kiosk · 06-13-2011, 12:14 PM

I like it! Your MO looks very balanced now with the color scheme. Excellent job! Take care!

Jim

HVT · 06-13-2011, 12:25 PM

I like that better than the chrome grille. That particular grille looks HUGE when all chromed out. Much nicer IMO. BTW, for those who like not having a front plate....its coming!

red kiosk · 06-13-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HVT

BTW, for those who like not having a front plate....its coming!

Do you know something that I would like to know? I for one would love not to have to reach under my seat, pull out my license plate holder with plate still attached and explain to the nice officer that an Escalade just ripped it off my bumper while parallel parking, not more than 5 minutes ago and I'm on my way to the Nissan dealer to order a new mounting plate. HONEST! Take care!

Jim

HVT · 06-13-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by red kiosk

Do you know something that I would like to know? I for one would love not to have to reach under my seat, pull out my license plate holder with plate still attached and explain to the nice officer that an Escalade just ripped it off my bumper while parallel parking, not more than 5 minutes ago and I'm on my way to the Nissan dealer to order a new mounting plate. HONEST! Take care!

Jim

Nah, nothing etched in stone. My brother in laws friend worked in CT at the DMV back when they went to a front plate and was told all states would have to add a front plate sometime down the road. Most states require it now so I don't see the rest being too far behind.

FLfinfan · 06-14-2011, 12:48 PM

Nice job!

06-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Not My Murano Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 13	Testing a grille option... Here is our '05 Glacier Pearl SL. We have had it a few months now, and its been good so far. I have done a few simple mods, mainly because I've been bored. -I picked up a used grille and have been experimenting with painting it. Ours was suffering from the peeling/bubbling chrome. I wanted to see what it would look like if it was painted to match the lower bumper color. Let me know what you guys think. -20% tint on the front windows -De-badged -Installed factory Sirius receiver -LED license plate bulbs and front marker bulbs Thats it so far. Next on the list is to get a factory hitch and install it. Just need to be in the right place at the right time. Attached Thumbnails

06-12-2011, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Qat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 385	Grille looks good to me. Matching the lower bumper was a good choice and gives you a unique look. __________________ 2010 SL Tinted Bronze/Beige \| Leather \| Premium \| 360° LED DRLs \| Interior LEDs \| Aluminum Pedals \| All Weather Mats & Cargo Liner \| Fumoto Oil Drain Valve \| Silblade Wipers \| Reese Hitch

06-13-2011, 12:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
turbizzy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 937	Looks good bro! How did you peel off the chrome and paint it black with? How does it hold up with rocks and bugs? __________________ Izzy - MY PANDORA BODYKIT FOR SALE 04 Murano SE 05 Colorado ZQ8 85 Mustang SVO

06-13-2011, 08:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,737	I never did like any of the OEM grilles. It was just too much fake chrome for me. Your solution makes the best of a bad design. I like it. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

06-13-2011, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
brandonsride Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 55	Looks good! To bad your state requires a front tag, it takes away the stream line look of the front end, but oh well. Nice looking Mo. __________________ Brandon Shamlian

06-13-2011, 12:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
red kiosk The Phone Booth Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 713	I like it! Your MO looks very balanced now with the color scheme. Excellent job! Take care! Jim __________________ "The pathologically precise are annoying, but right." 2009 LE - Black/Black - Nissan JDM LED DRLs - Nissan JDM Black Chrome Grille - Nissan JDM Side Window Visors - Color-matched Lower Bumper Covers - Black Chrome Nissan Front and Rear Emblems - 255/50-20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires - Refinished 20" OEM LE Wheels in Nissan GTR Hyper-Smoke - Stealth Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs - Hoen Xenonmatch Fog Light Bulbs - Hella Supertone Horns - 35% Tinted Front Side Windows

06-13-2011, 12:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
HVT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 785	I like that better than the chrome grille. That particular grille looks HUGE when all chromed out. Much nicer IMO. BTW, for those who like not having a front plate....its coming! __________________ ______________________________ 2011 Nissan Murano SL AWD in Glacier Pearl Dealer installed Remote Start Nissan LED DRLs Nav Chromed stainless rear bumper protector Retrofit 5k HIDs

06-14-2011, 12:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
FLfinfan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 174	Nice job!

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