frogall
Joined: 29 Aug 2008
Location: Norfolk
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Hi people - have seen the threads about bling front grilles, but can't find anything about standard.
Anyone had to replace a front grille & know the price?
Have to replace mine (06 D3 Tonga Green) after an event with a suicidal pheasant.
Ta.
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The Large One
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Part number you need is DHB000274LML
they come primed but not painted
Retail £62.96 less the forum discount 
i can get one for you....drop me a line or call me on 01935 476660 (Nick)
Oh, by the way...welcome to the forum  You want it for how much !!!!!
Handle every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or hump it, Pi$$ on it and walk away......
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| Fri Aug 29 2008 2:15pm |
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frogall
Joined: 29 Aug 2008
Location: Norfolk
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Thanks Nick - will call soon,
And thanks for the welcome.
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| Fri Aug 29 2008 4:21pm |
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frogall
Joined: 29 Aug 2008
Location: Norfolk
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Package arrived safely, so I'm ready to paint and attach 
Things I didn't know which others might (but might not)
1. The Grille comes primed - not plain plastic - don't need to buy primer.....
2. LR supply a green oval badge with the grille - don't need to buy that either......
3. The LR standard paint spray comes with a can of clear laquer as well - another expense spared.
V Happy. 
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The Large One
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You want it for how much !!!!!
Handle every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or hump it, Pi$$ on it and walk away......
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PaulP
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frogall wrote:
Things I didn't know which others might (but might not)
1. The Grille comes primed - not plain plastic - don't need to buy primer.....
The Large One, some time eariler wrote:Part number you need is DHB000274LML
they come primed but not painted
Joking aside, are you really going to paint it with a spray can? 
You can acheive good results with these, but it's very tricky....I'd be interested to know how you get on and what you do to ensure a good finish 2006 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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ianv
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With patience small miracles are possible with spray cans.
You need to put in some blocking and buffing time before and after the clearcoat. TDV6 S. Air Susp, locking Diff, Warn Winch, ARB bar, IPF lights, dual bats, G4 ladder, Frontrunner roofrack, rear wheel carrier, long range tank, Hannibal awning, 240V inverter, Cooper ST's, UHF, HF-VKS737 N3559
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 12:34pm |
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frogall
Joined: 29 Aug 2008
Location: Norfolk
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I'll post a report.
Did a fairly good job with the old one, having strapped the broken bits with plastic glue and bits of butter dish
The paint finish was not quite the standard of the rest of the car, but with a dirty great crack in the middle of the grille I wasn't putting much effort into quality.
Generally pleased with the results I get with 1600wat&dry and a little patience, and I do know how complex this surface is so we'll see over the next couple of weeks..... 
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 2:26pm |
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frogall
Joined: 29 Aug 2008
Location: Norfolk
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OK - so I've finally put the new grille on. Tad more buffing  at a later date and it'll be perfect.
About 6 man hours work including all the fiddly bits. Actually most of it was fiddly.
V. Happy
Have stuck a picture in my gallery.
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| Tue Sep 23 2008 3:33pm |
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MacLeod 313
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From what I can see its a grand job there.....Well done PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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| Tue Sep 23 2008 4:54pm |
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frogall
Joined: 29 Aug 2008
Location: Norfolk
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Thankyou. Most kind.
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| Tue Sep 23 2008 5:54pm |
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TazDaz
Joined: 07 May 2007
Location: South West Essex
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hmmm can you get these grills finished in a chrome paint? 
I LOVE my heated seats
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irishrover
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
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probably a bit late regarding this thread but paid €102.50 for a grill for my D3 Last december from a dealer, came primed and got mate of mine in body shop to do spraying part. simple fit after that! Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial (Java Black)
Vauxhall Calibra 2.0L 16v Ecotec (Magma Red)
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| Thu Sep 25 2008 9:56am |
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MacLeod 313
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Body shop would always be my preferred option to attain that Finish, I guess if I was unfortunate enough the my newest bestest friend Ken would get a PM 
But hats off, the finish (by hand) he has done is tops With a A Bar and Spots fitted you would'nt know the difference PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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