Author Topic: Aftershock Recessed Grills for Sale NOW!!! (Read 11296 times)

SOLster · « **on:** July 21, 2009, 12:51:47 PM »

Just an official announcement of the Recessed Grills now available via the Aftershock website. This sale is just for the center main grills which is applicable to both the GXP and NA models. The GXP foglight grill molds have nott been started yet. But soon to follow in a few weeks for release to the public as well.

Special introductory price offer for $199.00 which is good for limited time til July 31st, 2009. Afterwards, the price jumps to retail which is $265.00.

Direct ordering link here: aftershock products

Let me know if you have any questions. To those who've waited for so long for this mod, thanks for all your patience, your loyalty, and your support in our product development and contribution to the Kappa community. Very much appreciated.

rudy

Critterman · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:04:48 PM »

Are you going to be selling just the Center's for N/A's?

Chemist · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:07:15 PM »

Critterman,

I believe this price _is_ just the two center grills, _not_ including the GXP brake ducts. I could be wrong.

--Chemist

SOLster · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:17:12 PM »

Quote from: Chemist on July 21, 2009, 01:07:15 PM

Critterman,

I believe this price _is_ just the two center grills, _not_ including the GXP brake ducts. I could be wrong.

--Chemist

Yes, Chemist is correct. This sale is just for the center main grills which is applicable to both the GXP and NA models. The GXP foglight grill molds have nott been started yet. But soon to follow in a few weeks for release to the public as well.

rudy

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:34:00 PM »

Rudy, you may want to clarify your web site as to what is being sold. The photos show the GXP vent sides also.

SOLster · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:49:55 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on July 21, 2009, 01:34:00 PM

Rudy, you may want to clarify your web site as to what is being sold. The photos show the GXP vent sides also.

Just made the clarification. Thanks for the heads up DBG!

rudy

Go-N Def · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:52:53 PM »

I want a set!!!

Joe got any more room??? LOL!!!

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:56:45 PM »

sure, buy three sets

Go-N Def · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2009, 02:02:18 PM »

I figured you'd just store mine on your front bumper!

Critterman · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2009, 08:38:11 PM »

Rudy, just charge Def for 4 sets, we won't notice

BLK GXP · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2009, 11:01:20 PM »

I ordered mine. Now I need to find a new bumper to put them in. Mine is quite road rashed, plus a pickup threw a tire tread up in front of me and I couldn't avoid it.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2009, 11:04:47 PM »

Joe,
Mine are being sent out soon...so I will let you know the fitment is and if we need to cut more into the foam block.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:34:59 AM »

Ordered.

Rudy, I gave Joe's UPS Ground address. If you are shipping via US Postal Service, let me know and I'll send you his PO Box number.

Thanks,

Mike

undergroundsun · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:22:10 AM »

do the grills ship already painted black?

Sly Bob · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2009, 11:45:15 AM »

Quote from: undergroundsun on July 22, 2009, 08:22:10 AM

do the grills ship already painted black?

Rudy says specifically on his ordering page, "One Recessed Grills Set (RAW UNFINISHED)". So no, they will not be painted black.

They are as you see them in the illustration.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:03:46 PM »

Mine is on its way!!!!! I will be painting it black next week when it arrives.

Deep-GXP · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:36:03 PM »

Quote from: spiky3480 on July 22, 2009, 09:03:46 PM

Mine is on its way!!!!! I will be painting it black next week when it arrives.

Mind PMing me with how you plan to prep it and paint it??

LiquidPT · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:49:23 PM »

Quote from: Deep-GXP on July 22, 2009, 09:36:03 PM

Mind PMing me with how you plan to prep it and paint it??

I assume the shop that's painting his hood will be doing it at the same time... kind of a loose definition of "I will be painting..."

spicy3480 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:51:09 PM »

Yes exactly what I PM'd him...they are painting both together. Rudy advised me to just clean it well to get any extra silicone material off of it.

Deep-GXP · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2009, 06:40:48 PM »

Quote from: LiquidPT on July 22, 2009, 10:49:23 PM

I assume the shop that's painting his hood will be doing it at the same time... kind of a loose definition of "I will be painting..."

Haha yeah..that's why I thought he was doing it himself.

So i guess i'll just prep it really well with some duplicolor prep spray to remove all dirt/silicone etc.

But what about primer...sanding....clear coat...? If someone could post the steps that would be great.
Im a noob so i dont know if they would need to be sanded or how many layers of primer etc etc.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2009, 11:16:55 AM »

If I'm not mistaken, I thought Rudy had said somewhere that they were ready for primer to paint? Maybe I am wrong. Someone correct me.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2009, 12:56:55 PM »

Steve,

This is what Rudy says on his site. He said SOMEWHERE that they aren't primed but are raw plastic. Can't find it at the moment. It does however say at the bottom of the page, "One Recessed Grills Set (RAW UNFINISHED)" and not "primed, ready for paint".

I have a little concern about the durability of the grills. If the tabs break off as easily as they do, will a stone strike break them?

"Keep in mind, that these parts will have imperfections (air bubble pockets and /or
broken/missing mounting tabs) concentrated mostly on the back side or non-visible side of the frames and inserts. All of which will not affect the proper seating during installation. The hexagon hole tunnels will have parting line or mold imperfections as this is where both halves of the mold meet. These areas can be sanded or filed smooth if you want every hexagon tunnel to be flawless. But, this finessing will require time and patience to do this and IMO, it's really not going to be that noticeable unless you paint the inserts a bright and glossy finish other than black.

However, the front surfaces (visible side) of both the frames and the inserts will be nearly perfect without any flaws or cavities from air bubbles. Final finessing and finish work will be up to you on how far you want it to look perfect before paint application. Lead time is 1-2 weeks typically pending work load and demand.

Also, this mod DOES require you to trim or remove the black foam bumper behind the fascia. Removing it entirely is easier and even quicker to do than to try trimming the rubbery foam material itself."

SOLster · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2009, 04:39:33 PM »

hi Bob...

The material is actually pretty tough. It's the tabs which seem to be the problem. They won't snap when you install the frame into the fascia. Just when you attempt to pull them out will a few tabs may break due to the twisting and angling while extracting the frame away from the fascia. Rocks won't cause the grills to break unless it's a BIG rock. At most, I can see that rocks may put dents or pits into the frames/grills. But, that typically happens on the fascia itself. It's also the nature of the beast being up front and so low to the ground. Unless you have these parts fabricated out of some sort of metal, which I've contemplated about, it will be vulnerable, like the bumper itself, to road debris. One good thing, the grills are repairable and repaintable if needed and the tabs are re-glueable if broken off.

Also, there's no silicone mold release agent used when fabricating these parts. They come straight from the silicone molds itself. And because of that, there may be traces of silicone residue on the surface of these parts. Silicone will react with paint and primer. It's best to pre-clean the parts with some sort of degreaser or paint thinner. Just wipe with the solution in a rag a few times over the parts before primer, finish sand the primer, and apply paint and clearcoat following. Applying more than one clear coat on the visible surfaces to add extra impact protection against road debris would be my suggestion.
Hope this helps. rudy

Quote from: Sly Bob on July 24, 2009, 12:56:55 PM

Steve,

This is what Rudy says on his site. He said SOMEWHERE that they aren't primed but are raw plastic. Can't find it at the moment. It does however say at the bottom of the page, "One Recessed Grills Set (RAW UNFINISHED)" and not "primed, ready for paint". He also said somewhere that the silicone mold release agent had to be removed from the grills before painting.

I have a little concern about the durability of the grills. If the tabs break off as easily as they do, will a stone strike break them?

"Keep in mind, that these parts will have imperfections (air bubble pockets and /or
broken/missing mounting tabs) concentrated mostly on the back side or non-visible side of the frames and inserts. All of which will not affect the proper seating during installation. The hexagon hole tunnels will have parting line or mold imperfections as this is where both halves of the mold meet. These areas can be sanded or filed smooth if you want every hexagon tunnel to be flawless. But, this finessing will require time and patience to do this and IMO, it's really not going to be that noticeable unless you paint the inserts a bright and glossy finish other than black.

However, the front surfaces (visible side) of both the frames and the inserts will be nearly perfect without any flaws or cavities from air bubbles. Final finessing and finish work will be up to you on how far you want it to look perfect before paint application. Lead time is 1-2 weeks typically pending work load and demand.

Also, this mod DOES require you to trim or remove the black foam bumper behind the fascia. Removing it entirely is easier and even quicker to do than to try trimming the rubbery foam material itself."

Sly Bob · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2009, 06:35:07 PM »

Thanks Rudy for the update. I misunderstood what you had said before about the silicone. I have removed that from my post above.

Yeah, as you said, stones are the nature of the beast with our cars. That's why I did the clear bra on mine.

And thanks for aleveating any concerns that I had. These grills, having installed your spoiler over a year ago, are to good to pass up.

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