Removing Air-intake grilles
#1
Removing Air-intake grilles
Hello guys,
I am a new owner of a 2013 Cayenne V6 - White/Luxor beige. I would like to do my second mod to this car (first was Oem aluminum pedals). Before I even purchased the vehicle I knew I wanted to paint the air-intake grilles on the sides of the front bumper. As you guys know, the v6 model comes with exterior paint matched grilles on the sides. I much prefer the look of the S (painted flat black), as it looks more aggressive/sporty. I plan on removing them and plasti-dipping them.
My question is ... How do I remove these grilles? I have tried to find where the tabs are but cannot locate them and am afraid I would break something. Does anyone know of the diagram or a DIY?
Thanks a lot guys! I will post pics soon, once I detail my cayenne.
I am a new owner of a 2013 Cayenne V6 - White/Luxor beige. I would like to do my second mod to this car (first was Oem aluminum pedals). Before I even purchased the vehicle I knew I wanted to paint the air-intake grilles on the sides of the front bumper. As you guys know, the v6 model comes with exterior paint matched grilles on the sides. I much prefer the look of the S (painted flat black), as it looks more aggressive/sporty. I plan on removing them and plasti-dipping them.
My question is ... How do I remove these grilles? I have tried to find where the tabs are but cannot locate them and am afraid I would break something. Does anyone know of the diagram or a DIY?
Thanks a lot guys! I will post pics soon, once I detail my cayenne.
#7
I thought all V6 cayennes came with painted front grilles? Just like the boxster and cayman. Which is odd since it would cost more to paint.
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#8
I prob could but it would not look very even and likely cause drip marks, esp with the position/location of the grilles. Vinyl wrap might be a better option.
#9
As far as the mounting, it's been awhile now, but I think they are bolted on.
#10
There are no radiators behind the side grille. I plastidipped mine with them attached and they turned out perfect. I just taped newspapers on the surrounding area to prevent overspray. Spray light coats and if you do enough coats, the excess is easily peelable.
#11
Thanks for all the replies guys... I have thought about the plasti-dip route but wasn't sure how it would turn out esp cause it seemed hard to reach the inside portion. I wanted even coats all throughout and assumed the front/exposed portion would just get more of the coats. Any pics you can attach?
Is there a reason why you did not go the vinyl wrap route?
oh and unrelated question... how do you find out who rep'ed you?
Is there a reason why you did not go the vinyl wrap route?
oh and unrelated question... how do you find out who rep'ed you?
Last edited by Qu4ttro; 09-04-2015 at 05:38 AM.
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