Chrome Pilot Grill Accent Offer - Honda Pilot

Ratso · 06-12-2004, 10:10 AM

No s/h for foum members buying direct. Check itout.

grill mod

robrecht · 06-12-2004, 10:40 AM

Hey, ratso. When I click on the link I get an "Invalid Item" page.

kemosabe · 06-12-2004, 11:21 AM

Same thing here -- I get the invalid item page...

Ratso · 06-12-2004, 12:08 PM

$40. No shipping cost for forum members.

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robrecht · 06-12-2004, 02:24 PM

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Originally posted by Ratso
$40. No shipping cost for forum members.

ebay sales begin 6-22-04

How 'bout a discount if we wait for you to ship the door handles and the grill accents together?

wwong · 06-13-2004, 01:29 PM

The grille accent is an interesting mod. How is it attached and what materials did you use? I assume you are using the same poly vinyl chrome tape you are using with the door handles. You must have laminated it to some type of thick plastic and then attach the grille accent to the grill using double sided tape. That's probably why you are charging $40.

Ratso · 06-13-2004, 02:08 PM

1/8 inch acrylic sheets are cut and shaped to fit the space specifically. The polyvinyl is then applied. I am refining a new mounting plat for them now. But mine are currently mounted with a nylon tab and 3M tape.

The new mount is a full length L bracket. I think it might be better and assure a uniform support of the acrylic grill insert across the whole span.

I have to devise some sort of mailer for the grill inserts. The door handle accents mail in a small rigid mailer fine. But the grill inserts are 3.5 inches long and do nit fit easily into standard packaging, especially if I start using the new L-bracket mounts.

Ratso · 06-18-2004, 08:49 PM

This mod isn't turning out as nice as I would like. I sent a set to drm1111 (hesitantly) and he agreed that the design is not quite up to snuff. I am meeting with a metal fab shop on Tuesday to discuss a real metal application for the horizontal grill bars like these.

robrecht · 06-18-2004, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by Ratso
This mod isn't turning out as nice as I would like. I sent a set to drm1111 (hesitantly) and he agreed that the design is not quite up to snuff. I am meeting with a metal fab shop on Tuesday to discuss a real metal application for the horizontal grill bars like these.

Thanks for your honesty, Ratso. I'm definitely interested in a nicer option, even if it turns out to be more expensive. As was pointed out in a thread about a year ago, a difficulty in sprucing up the Pilot grill with just a little chrome is that it will just look like a CRV grille. Look forward to what you come up with, ratso.

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drm1111 · 06-19-2004, 06:28 AM

RATSO, I'm waiting patiently too!! I want to add a little style to the Pilot grill. If your mods from the fab shop will look like the benz grill i'm sure it will be top quality. remember to look me up when you have the prototype. I'll be the first in line to purchase from you!!

Diesel · 06-23-2004, 10:18 PM

any word on the updated pieces...?

Ratso · 06-23-2004, 10:30 PM

The grill can definitely be done. However, a small run of pieces will be costly. I have another connection in injection molding, that may be able to form the strips from a plastic instead of the metal and real chrome plating.

The fab shop is looking into a short run of aluminum with nickel coating for me too.

Ratso · 06-26-2004, 10:05 PM

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drm1111 · 06-26-2004, 10:38 PM

Sp how much for the grill mods like on your Benz??? I want something thats going to look good plus last too!! Let me know.

tracy · 07-13-2004, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by robrecht
As was pointed out in a thread about a year ago, a difficulty in sprucing up the Pilot grill with just a little chrome is that it will just look like a CRV grille.

Not that there's anything wrong with that!

06-12-2004, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ratso Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington, PA - USA Posts: 467 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chrome Pilot Grill Accent Offer No s/h for foum members buying direct. Check itout. grill mod

06-12-2004, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
robrecht Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Amwell, New Jersey Posts: 4,141 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey, ratso. When I click on the link I get an "Invalid Item" page. __________________ Thanks, Robrecht! Charcoalishlygreenishbluishyrealpink&tealfleck metallic EXL-RES with Rumble Seat, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Garnish (of course!), and Merrywang Transport Netting. And an RX-8 or Miata for my twice daily hill climb.

06-13-2004, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The grille accent is an interesting mod. How is it attached and what materials did you use? I assume you are using the same poly vinyl chrome tape you are using with the door handles. You must have laminated it to some type of thick plastic and then attach the grille accent to the grill using double sided tape. That's probably why you are charging $40. __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

06-13-2004, 02:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ratso Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington, PA - USA Posts: 467 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	construction 1/8 inch acrylic sheets are cut and shaped to fit the space specifically. The polyvinyl is then applied. I am refining a new mounting plat for them now. But mine are currently mounted with a nylon tab and 3M tape. The new mount is a full length L bracket. I think it might be better and assure a uniform support of the acrylic grill insert across the whole span. I have to devise some sort of mailer for the grill inserts. The door handle accents mail in a small rigid mailer fine. But the grill inserts are 3.5 inches long and do nit fit easily into standard packaging, especially if I start using the new L-bracket mounts.

06-18-2004, 08:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ratso Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington, PA - USA Posts: 467 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi Folks This mod isn't turning out as nice as I would like. I sent a set to drm1111 (hesitantly) and he agreed that the design is not quite up to snuff. I am meeting with a metal fab shop on Tuesday to discuss a real metal application for the horizontal grill bars like these.

06-19-2004, 06:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
drm1111 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte,NC by way of West Virginia Posts: 399 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	RATSO, I'm waiting patiently too!! I want to add a little style to the Pilot grill. If your mods from the fab shop will look like the benz grill i'm sure it will be top quality. remember to look me up when you have the prototype. I'll be the first in line to purchase from you!!

06-23-2004, 10:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Diesel Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: PA Posts: 481 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any word on the updated pieces...?

06-23-2004, 10:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ratso Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington, PA - USA Posts: 467 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Still working on it. The grill can definitely be done. However, a small run of pieces will be costly. I have another connection in injection molding, that may be able to form the strips from a plastic instead of the metal and real chrome plating. The fab shop is looking into a short run of aluminum with nickel coating for me too.

06-26-2004, 10:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
drm1111 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte,NC by way of West Virginia Posts: 399 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sp how much for the grill mods like on your Benz??? I want something thats going to look good plus last too!! Let me know.

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