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.

 

Bump. Anyone done this before?

 

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Nope. Other than the headlight washer and tow hook covers, if it's attached to the bumper you have to pull the whole bumper to get it off.

 

BTW the painted grill was a cost option on your car. The standard config is an unpainted black plastic.

 

u can prolly dip it without removing them?

 

Sigh... wonder why they made it that way. Do you happen to know if they are connected in tabs or screws?

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.

 

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.

 

If you do light coats drips aren't a problem. The bigger issue would be protecting the radiators from overspray (unless you have small arms, mine don't fit between the grills vanes ).

As far as the mounting, it's been awhile now, but I think they are bolted on.

 

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.

 

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?

 

Must be the intercoolers on my diesel then.