Grill Letters

[ROX]

Is it possible to take the letters out of the grill and replace them with another color? I didn't want to pry one out without asking.

Has anyone ever done it?

My grill is body color with black letters and you can barely see them, I thought I'd replace them with something shiney. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ROX]

Is it possible to take the letters out of the grill and replace them with another color? I didn't want to pry one out without asking.

Has anyone ever done it?

My grill is body color with black letters and you can barely see them, I thought I'd replace them with something shiney. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DRTYFN]

Dear God!!! You're going to O.D. on bling.

[dochummer]

You know, I think HOT PINK would look great there! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Denny Crane]

I've got a set of Letters if you mess one of your up. I linex-ed mine blk and didn't need the letters.
You may want an additional set to play with and keep your stock set.

Their held on by thin strong body molding tape.

Just pay for shipping.

D

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Denny Crane:
Their held on by thin strong body molding tape.

D </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

English is not strong with Denny.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Use a hair dryer or heat gun to remove the letters(almost said "to get the letters off" but didn't want any ejaculation jokes).

[mbdougl]

http://www.breathlessperformance.com/products/Hummer%20...Letter%20Inserts.asp (http://www.breathlessperformance.com/products/Hummer%20Front%20Grille%20Letter%20Inserts.asp)

I have also seen different ones on ebay that are alot cheaper.

Just get one of these and you won't even see the letters.
http://www.teakatoys.com/products/showproduct.php/2817.html

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Dear God!!! You're going to O.D. on bling. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Better than an overdose of black. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

If I was any good at photoshop, I'd put chrome or white in there to see how it would look.
It's either change the letters or put two more PIAA lights on front. Maybe both.

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
You know, I think HOT PINK would look great there! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I would have done that in my younger days. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[ROX]

mbdougl: Thanks for the link. Those are great but I don't want matching letters. And I'm not sure how white would look with the chrome brush guard, and stuff.

Do they have to be plastic, or can I use some made out of aluminum? They wouldn't expand and contract very good, but I could polish them and stick them in there.

[Denny Crane]

Ah rite drtyFN it aint the 1st time i've had improper Anglish noted in my qtrly review.

There or their or they're has been brought to my attention.

Blame the tite arshed Queen for puttin this colondrum of spellin mess on us.

D http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Denny Crane]

Dental Floss works great on the Damn things stuck to the grill.

Wiggle it back and forth, it'll bring 'em right up.

D

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Denny Crane:
Blame the tite arshed Queen for puttin this <span class="ev_code_RED">colondrum</span> of spellin mess on us.

D http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
LMAO! I've got to remember that one!

[MUH_HUM]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Dear God!!! You're going to O.D. on bling. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I like the bling. It's uh, well, hmmm, blingy?

[mbdougl]

another option
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hummer-H2-Grille-Decal-S...temZ7994365946QQrdZ1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hummer-H2-Grille-Decal-Set-Domed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50447QQitemZ79943 65946QQrdZ1)

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mbdougl:
another option
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hummer-H2-Grille-Decal-S...temZ7994365946QQrdZ1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hummer-H2-Grille-Decal-Set-Domed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50447QQitemZ79943 65946QQrdZ1) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Do you know if those come in other colors? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It looks like you have to order them custom made.

[MUH_HUM]

Rocks, So with my 6th grade education, I'm wondering, why can't you paint the existing the color you want? Am I missing something?

[SoonerBoarder]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:

Do you know if those come in other colors? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes. When you order them, they give you the option to order another color. They are very nice quality and don't take that long to get.

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MUH_HUM:
Rocks, So with my 6th grade education, I'm wondering, why can't you paint the existing the color you want? Am I missing something? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If you look closely at them, they're like rubber stuff. I think paint would wash off, or in my case, get scratched off.

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SoonerBoarder:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:

Do you know if those come in other colors? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes. When you order them, they give you the option to order another color. They are very nice quality and don't take that long to get. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Would you mind posting a pic? Have you had any trouble with keeping them on?

[mbdougl]

Yep, they are pretty nice and if you change your mind just peel them off.

http://www.autotrimdesign.net/category.jsp?category=9272

http://www.autotrimdesign.com/Shopping%20Pages/Order%20...or%20Chart-Vinyl.htm (http://www.autotrimdesign.com/Shopping%20Pages/Order%20Forms/Boat%20Registration%20Number%20Order%20Form/Boat%20Registration%20Number%20Color%20Chart-Vinyl.htm)

[SoonerBoarder]

I haven't installed them yet, since I haven't gotten my grille painted yet. But, they don't look like they will come off easily. They really do look nice.

[LoLo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Dear God!!! You're going to O.D. on bling. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If I was any good at photoshop, I'd put chrome or white in there to see how it would look.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Does this help?

[ROX]

Cool! Thanks! What do you think? I like it because now you can actually SEE the letters.

[VTSTOMPER]

hmmmm...your making me want to paint my grill body color.

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
hmmmm...your making me want to paint my grill body color. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Did you get your shower remodeled yet?

[ROX]

I ordered the letters today, $30.00 for a set seemed pretty reasonable.

Thanks Everyone for the help! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:
Did you get the domed ones or the normal ones? I don't see the point in dishing out $10 for the domed ones, especially since I have 2 PIAA's blocking the H and the R in HUMMER </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I got the flat ones.(in chrome) I figured I'd manage to knock the domed ones off. Domed might look pretty cool though.

Post a pic of your rig. I don't think I've ever seen it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Sounds really nice judging from your sig. line.

[ROX]

Holy Smokes! There's definitely some chrome on that baby!

Do you think you could size those pics down a bit?

What color grill letters are you thinking of? Black is readable, but white would match the theme.
What color is the winch cradle? It looks like you've used it before.

[MUH_HUM]

Geez Louise. My plain yellow 05 PALES in comparison to that thing.

[VTSTOMPER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
hmmmm...your making me want to paint my grill body color. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Did you get your shower remodeled yet? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ah, getting me where it hurts man! That is just cold! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif but sadly true!

[VTSTOMPER]

Humm This:

Now all we need to do is find you some white tires like the ones that are being made for bikes/atv's!

check out the link.
http://cycletires.com/products.htm

Then we will call you artic-ice! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[H2Finally]

HummThis, BEAUTIFUL RIG!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Are your painted plastic trim pieces (bumpers, fender trims) smooth or factory-textured? I've been thinkin of painting mine pewter since they look so faded already...

[ROX]

Maybe you could go with an ice blue color to match the blue inside the PIAA lights. They have all sorts of colors. And there is a link to the color tabs on one of the links above. Shale Blue Metallic. That might look cool peeking out behind the lights.

[ROX]

Good Job!
The white is nice and makes it look kind of stealthy.
The blue is nice and matches the lights, but I like white better.
And Black always works in a pinch. Kind of like clothes.
Red was out, for me.

If you did use the white, the instructions for the letters say there will be a small amount of the original color left around the edges, so the white letters would look framed. Definitely domed letters, too. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:
Thanks, I was thinking white or black too. How come you think I should get domed? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Domed will throw off a little shadow and make the white stand out more. (My opinion).
But with your rig, a white grill and some chrome letters might look good too. Keep the theme so to speak. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ROX]

There's only one way to find out. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Have you read the info on HummercustomsTAZ? His whole undercarriage is chrome. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif You've got a lot more work to do, Grasshoppah! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[LoLo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:

http://www.must-have-software.net/h2/CIMG1372.JPG

Inside can be seen at: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2072315 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think we have a new "King of Bling"! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:
Mine was aswell, except over time, the original owner didn't keep it clean and now it's like this. <span class="ev_code_RED">Like what?</span>I dunno if there's a way to restore it with just using polishes or anything, I dont wanna have to take it off and get it rechromed. Cause if I do, I wanna make the H2 symbol on it white http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Are you talking about the Front Skid plate? That's can be really shiney, just take it off and Buff the Heck out of it with metal polish.(looks like toothpaste.) Then have it annodized. You can even have it done in mutiple colors. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LoLo:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:

http://www.must-have-software.net/h2/CIMG1372.JPG

Inside can be seen at: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2072315 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think we have a new "King of Bling"! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Who was the old king? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Thanks for photochopping my grill. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm This:
Mine was aswell, except over time, the original owner didn't keep it clean and now it's like this. <span class="ev_code_RED">Like what?</span>I dunno if there's a way to restore it with just using polishes or anything, I dont wanna have to take it off and get it rechromed. Cause if I do, I wanna make the H2 symbol on it white http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Are you talking about the Front Skid plate? That's can be really shiney, just take it off and Buff the Heck out of it with metal polish.(looks like toothpaste.) Then have it annodized. You can even have it done in mutiple colors. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry for being unclear. It looks sort of stained but not really. It just looks dirty and not polished. Like there is dirt/dust on it but won't come off. How do I take it off? Does it cover any important components that won't allow me to drive with it off? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sorry for the delay, I've been out of touch for a couple of days.

There are about 6 bolts that hold the skid plate on. It's not hard to remove. Then you can polish it or have it painted. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I got my letters yesterday. I'm surprised that they're just a little sticker thing, they arent metal or plastic. I hope they work. I'll post a pic after I get them on.

[Mr. I - Man]

R u gonna chrome the winch too! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Waayy too much Bling

[shipbldr]

Let me know when you chrome the winch.

I'm doing mine too. I just got in a Milemarker 12,000 hydraulic. It'll probably start disassembly tonight.

It's going to take a lot of work to polish off all of that nasty powdercoat. Then I'll mirror shine it. Finally will come plating.

My H2 is white with all chrome also.

I am thinking of doing my winch on gold instead of chrome to help it stand out more.

Of course there's also the burning issue of whether or not to chrome the winch mount also...

Ahh... the challenges we face daily....

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mr. I - Man:
R u gonna chrome the winch too! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Waayy <span class="ev_code_RED">not enough</span>Bling </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Fixed! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by shipbldr:
My H2 is white with all chrome also.

I am thinking of doing my winch on gold instead of chrome to help it stand out more.

Of course there's also the burning issue of whether or not to chrome the winch mount also...

Ahh... the challenges we face daily.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Post a pic! I'd like to see it. What about painting the winch white (body color) and then chroming the cradle? I haven't quite reached the Bling Plateau that you guys have, but I really like seeing the different things you've done. Great ideas!

I LOVE THIS THREAD! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[ROX]

Okay, here's an update.
I ordered the grill letters from the link and put them on.

Here's a pic.
They are not replacement grill letters, they are only stick on letter covers done on Avery paper. They look okay, but I'm sure I'm going to scratch them off in the brush. Needless to say I'll be searching for new ones before long. They are easy to put on, but they're very thin. Don't rip one.

[LoLo]

Rox, they look great! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Can you please re-post the link of the site you ordered them from? As I recall, there were several being discussed early on...

[ROX]

Thanks folks!

Okay LoLo, here's the link. http://www.autotrimdesign.net/category.jsp?category=9272

They shipped them through the USPS.

What color would you get? I don't think I've seen a pic of your new rig either.

[ROX]

Here's another update.

I have had the grille letters on for about 4 weeks and lost one after hitting it with a pressure washer while trying to get the bugs off. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
Just thought I'd let you folks know in case you were going to try it.

I'll keep searching for replacements.

[ROX]

Thanks!

I'm missing the M, now it spells HUMER. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DeBest]

I saw the Raised rear letters in Yellow today on a Yellow 04 today at the dealership and it looked great. How well do these seem to hold up though?

[ROX]

Here's a pic of how it looks with one letter missing. There's got to be a better way.....