bB2NER

This comes kinda full circle from what I said originally. Just match up the colors or have all the mesh stuff treated to the same finish and it looks like a done deal. Personally I'd have them all powder coated in the same color to resist chipping down the road. (pun intended) LOL

pollock3s

I have the same problem. Why didn't they put the same style of grill on all areas of the front end. I'm trying to have mine custom done since I work close by to a welder. After I get it, since I prefer the look of the upper grill, I want to match the upper grill which is close to a nickel color. So I'll just nickel plate the pieces when he gets the metal.

bB2NER

I'd have them formed prior to the plating process tho. Otherwise it may get damaged while the curves are being formed.

pollock3s

Totally agree with you both, after the nickel gets plated on it, nothing will be able to penetrate it. Thanks for the suggestions and the subject matter.

damnbump

nickel will tarnish though wont it?i would go with powdercoating if it was me

bB2NER

After you get them formed I have them all plated. That would look sweet and hold up to the elements.

pollock3s

I decided against nickel plating due to exposure to the elements. I work in a plating shop and will atleast put a (cad palte) corrosion preventive on them before painting the grill that beautiful gunmetal color. I'm not too big on the chrome either for the Torched Penny color. I'm wasn't too familiar with the nickel holding up against the elements on the road.

damnbump

I just painted the upper mesh to match my street scene lowers that i ordered and i think match pretty good

bentobox777

the nickle would scratch easy, i've got a nickle plated gun and it scratches very easy! off the same note some of those grills blued like an old rifle would be sick!

bB2NER

I knew that the street scenes were a close match but that is really close. Nice job!

pollock3s

Thanks for all the reponses. Quick question for those RS 4.0 guys, did your xB come with floor mats that had Scion written on it, or the actual RS badged mats as the window sticker states. Just curious, trying to see if my dealer trying to pull a fast one on me.

bB2NER

If you got the regular Scion ones you got had I do believe. No biggie tho. They can order you the right ones and you might get to keep the regular ones for daily duty!

damnbump

i got the rs4 mats like advertised and the regular cargo mat

jspectoaster

the street scene looks perfect

jspectoaster

hey damnbump so you got the street scene grills from stillen.did you just order the valance grill and it was two pieces?

bB2NER

From what i've seen, the lower 2 grills are always sold as a set. Mostly because it would look dumb only having one or the other.

damnbump

yeah they just sell upper and lower with lower being both lower pieces

jspectoaster

cool thanks