Front Grille replacement
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Front Grille replacement
Getting ready to pull the trigger on a front grille replacement on my '13 XF. Currently I have the all chrome version. Just do not like it. Have looked at the various "paint" options and do not feel comfortable that method will last. My plan is to go with the black mesh/Chrome frame version.
My dealer wants $161 to do the work. I just need to supply the part. So far, I have found the guy on Ebay that has several in England. His price is Ok but he is gouging on the shipping ($90GBP). Also looked at the Direct JPLV Porsche Parts.com they have a good price as well.
Anyone else have any ideas of where I can get the part for less?
My dealer wants $161 to do the work. I just need to supply the part. So far, I have found the guy on Ebay that has several in England. His price is Ok but he is gouging on the shipping ($90GBP). Also looked at the Direct JPLV Porsche Parts.com they have a good price as well.
Anyone else have any ideas of where I can get the part for less?
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Mina does not seem to have grille replacements for 2012+ models. I, too, would like to find black grille with chrome border fro my 2013. Anyone?
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I sent them an email yesterday as well. Here is there reply: "These items are not yet available, but we hope to have them listed in the coming month (both the grilles and the chrome splitters). Note: I had asked about a solution for chrome blade as I am not a huge fan of it. Hope this helps.
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Brnsms2,
I bought a used one and had the dealer install it. Definitely like the looks of a black grill over the chrome. Due to the fact the front bumper needs to come off, and plastic connectors, the dealer tech ending up breaking the mount on one of the parking sensors. The sensor would pop out, inside the bumper not outside the car, after a few miles. Had to go back twice to get the parking sensor fixed.
Look on ebay. There is usually a guy from England selling grills. I would stay away from the ones coming out of china.
I bought a used one and had the dealer install it. Definitely like the looks of a black grill over the chrome. Due to the fact the front bumper needs to come off, and plastic connectors, the dealer tech ending up breaking the mount on one of the parking sensors. The sensor would pop out, inside the bumper not outside the car, after a few miles. Had to go back twice to get the parking sensor fixed.
Look on ebay. There is usually a guy from England selling grills. I would stay away from the ones coming out of china.
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Grapeman- you are correct in thinking the longevity of painting the grill will only net short-term results. I gave it a go and was pleased with the results until I noticed road grit essentially sandblasts the paint. I can see chrome pin points breaking through the black paint. I used a wax/degreaser, bond promoter and multiple light coats of paint. I suspect only an automotive grade paint is up to the task. Mina, here I come....
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Grapeman- you are correct in thinking the longevity of painting the grill will only net short-term results. I gave it a go and was pleased with the results until I noticed road grit essentially sandblasts the paint. I can see chrome pin points breaking through the black paint. I used a wax/degreaser, bond promoter and multiple light coats of paint. I suspect only an automotive grade paint is up to the task. Mina, here I come....
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