anyone know how to remove it, i wanted to paint it black not the S but the chrome of the grill

 

Push OUT (from inside the engine bay) at the FRONT of the grill.
Then once poped out slide it forward a bit.

I have noticed they can be a bit "loose" when replacing ... so just a touch of silicone will hold when installed and it drys

 

thanks man good tip too!

 

Along these same lines, has anyone tried spraying the turn-signal lens with tail-light black-out material? I know that they make a replacement, black lens, but it's clear, not "knurled" inside like the OEM lens and I don't like that you can see the bulb.

 

Mine above is tinted with film (RED)
I will be doing my sons this week in smoke / dark smoke
We use the heat streach film NOT regular window tint.

I'll post and if you want I could help

 

Whrre do you get such film? Sounds like just the thing I need.

 

How do you remove the S from the vent?

 

pull off the ring/clip that's holding it in

 

Hmmm not sure what your refering to....i have already removed the black grill on the back but cant seem to get the s>?

 

Ok nevermind i got it...thanks for the quick help!!!

 

Man it looks good...decided to take the little grills and paint them red and leave the red S...will post pictures

 

pictures definitely.
but wat paint are you guys using?

 

I used a paint for plastics. I can't remember brand but I don't think it will matter much. No prep except disassembly and tape over the red part of the S, I did not remove the S to paint. I have had it on over a year and no problems yet.

 

the red part is only a red sticker ....i took the red part off

 

heres a pic of mine

 

Do the ones on the R56 come off the same way?

 

Here you go.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=105573

 

OK I tried pushing out on the front of the side grills and darn near pushed a crease in my fenders! Are you sure you just push out? I am assuming you just scuff the chrome with some fine grit sandpaper right? What type of primer and paint are you using? Specifically COR BLMY and golden child, you guys have nailed the look I am after.

 

There is a little tab on the front that they clip into. Its pretty tight the first couple times you remove it. If its loose on the reinstal then push the tab back a little bit and that will tighten it up and no adhesive will be needed.

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