There are many ways to customize your grille, some take it apart and paint it, others apply CF wrap, while others just go and purchase one from Infiniti or some aftermarket supplier. Here’s yet another way to do it, the quick ‘n easy way.

I went with this method for two reasons:

1. The “chrome” on my OEM grille was pitted badly
2. I wanted something to cover it up that was not only easy to apply, but can easily be peeled off. Yes, peeled, this Plasti Dip stuff is quite resistant to scratch but can easily be peeled off from the edges. The thicker you apply it, the easier it is to peel off as it comes off as one piece.

All you need is a can or two of Performix Plasti Dip ($5/can at Home Depot/Lowe’s), some painter’s tape and a couple hours of your time. An Xacto knife will also come in handy post-paint.

If you mask things properly (details shown in the photos below) then there is no need to take anything off, including the Infiniti logo.

There’s really nothing to this, so i’ll let the pictures do the talking.

There are only two tips for doing this:

• Follow the instructions on the can, unlike regular paint you have to apply the coats *heavy* enough to get a wet look, but not too much that it runs. However, even in spots where i got overzealous, the spray seemed to even itself out as it dried.
• On the edges where the tape and painted areas meet, run an Xacto knife at the edges so that the Plasti Dip doesn’t come off with the tape.
• Prep the surface by washing with soap and water, and drying it completely. This makes it easier to peel the stuff off should you need to later on. If you want a more permanent solution, sand the area first.