I need help wiht my protege front end

[larr the bear]

hi i just bought clear coners for my 2000 protege but im i am not pleased yet with my front end. I want to remove the big plastic chrome bar with the mazda logo in the middle to make my car more clean does anyone know how to remove this piece and is there a kit for this thanks...

[red95_240sx]

paint it like my avatar, or u can remove and put mesh there if your blingy. also removal is a pain.

[njaremka]

yeah, just pull it off and paint it black, or something.

[Protege2886]

paint it like my avatar, or u can remove and put mesh there if your blingy. also removal is a pain.

I did that for a while too. It looks pretty good if you leave the mazda logo in "chrome"


You can always spend a bit of money and get a delete grill like the one I have now.

[gone_fishin]

This isn't the answer you're looking for, but personally I think that chrome piece sets off the front end. To me, it doesn't look clean without it.

[larr the bear]

paint it like my avatar, or u can remove and put mesh there if your blingy. also removal is a pain.

Yea thanks I think i will paint it black and leave the mazda chrome logo. Any suggestions how to prep and paint the plastic thx

[Canadian Bear]

Yea thanks I think i will paint it black and leave the mazda chrome logo. Any suggestions how to prep and paint the plastic thx


Don't quote me on this, but;

1) Remove the bar,

2) Remove the "M" carefully,

3) Wash it thoroughly,

4) Sand it until there is no chrome left,

5) Prime,

6) Paint,

7) Re-install.

I have never done this application before, but that seems to be the order in which to repaint a part. Maybe someone else can clarify this process better then I can.

[red95_240sx]

haha i just washed mines in the tub with some bath soap, had some duplicolor flat balck in a can, sprayed it, took it to school, and got it clear coated. (thumb)

yea i dont recommend the grille delete w/o an aftermarket kit or lip or so.

[red95_240sx]

post pix when ur done...(nailbyt)