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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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Hi Folks,
Im new here and could use some help. I have a 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. My front end (Grille and around the headlights) are chrome. I want to switch to an all black front end. How expensive is it, and how hard is it to do? Really appreciate your help.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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About $10.
Remove the headlight surrounds and the grill.
Scuff up the chrome with some 220 grit sandpaper.
Wipe down with some acetone.
Spray paint it what ever color you like.
Reinstall the surrounds and grill.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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Sounds cheap 2 me
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Only thing wrong with Frank's plan is it is hard to go back to chrome if you change your mind.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Why not go to a junkyard, and keep a spare? They're easy to get off and on.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueXJ
Only thing wrong with Frank's plan is it is hard to go back to chrome if you change your mind.
Well you know what they say..
Once you black...
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
Well you know what they say..
Once you go black...
Yeah Frank I have heard that before. I was just thinking if his has decent chrome he may " wanna go back"
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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ive seen a full kit for 300?
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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http://www.trailquest.com/body-parts/xj.shtml

lots of parts here if you want to go with new stuff. havent ordered from them personally, but they do list lots of replacement parts.

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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ebay baby!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-96...spagenameZWDVW
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