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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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Default Carbon fiber grill

Considering replacing my stone-chipped grill with a carbon fiber one. Anyone try this?
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 03:36 AM
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Sounds good but expensive. Are you planning to make one yourself or is there one already on the market?
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 04:15 AM
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Have you considered using vinyl wrap? Many patterns to choose from and easy enough to change or go back in the future. I think there's a company that even sells pre cut kits...Jeepgrillz?? maybe. May be worth looking into.
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 08:17 PM
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Not sure how to make one, tho probably could make a living doing so as these guys sell em for 600 bones a pop
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BFGMallTerrains
Not sure how to make one, tho probably could make a living doing so as these guys sell em for 600 bones a pop
CF is always expensive. I'm afraid.
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 04:40 AM
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I'd be concerned with the durability. That being said, GenRight makes a set of carbon fiber fenders so maybe drop them a line and see if it's $600 well-spent or if you'd be better off paying for body work (or a new take off) followed by a vinyl wrap, plastidip kit, or hydro dipping it.
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 12:00 PM
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I've seen the simulated carbon fiber grilles from e-Autogrilles. They're pretty inexpensive, but I have no experience with them.
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 08:23 PM
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Thank you for the input, gentlemen! Good to know the options
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