DB9 grille bar needed

[brakedwell]

Does anybody have an old 05MY bright grille stashed away in their garage, in bits or otherwise? The second bar up on my car has been dented by a flying stone and I would like to replace it if possible. If I can't find a replacement bar fitting a new 7 bar grille shouldn't be too difficult if it only needs the front engine compartment cover removing to get at the fixing points.

[Jockman]

Sorry, but nope !!

Is your original a 7 bar one or a 5 bar one - my 09 is a 5 bar one.

I've done nothing but look at it over the last 24 hours

[runner911]

Any good ?

http://www.astonmartinbits.com/models/4-DB9/parts/...

Couple of matt black ones on the same site.

[brakedwell]

Thanks for the info, but mine is a bright 7 bar grille.

[George H]

Jockman said:

I've done nothing but look at it over the last 24 hours

Why? What's up with your grille? Do you want the dark finished one instead?

[t1blk]

Looking at it won't shine it

Jockman said:

Sorry, but nope !!

Is your original a 7 bar one or a 5 bar one - my 09 is a 5 bar one.

I've done nothing but look at it over the last 24 hours

[DB9Mark]

runner911 said:

Any good ?

http://www.astonmartinbits.com/models/4-DB9/parts/...

Couple of matt black ones on the same site.

GRRRR wished you hadn't posted that link, sooo many itmes I'd like to have to upgrade/change on mine, could be an expesive link

[IM NUTS2]

A good fabricator should be able to pin it, pull the dent out then repolish it. We used to have it done to dented guard rails on boats.

[brakedwell]

IM NUTS2 said:

A good fabricator should be able to pin it, pull the dent out then repolish it. We used to have it done to dented guard rails on boats.

Good point, I will ask a local body shop to take a look at it.

[tonyhall38]

i have up dated grill...very nice it is too...

[brakedwell]

tonyhall38 said:

i have up dated grill...very nice it is too...

Did you do it yourself Tony?

[SS972]

I changed my std grill to bright finish by desmantling it and taking the paint off with paint remover reassemble ,job done.

[yeti]

SS972 said:

I changed my std grill to bright finish by desmantling it and taking the paint off with paint remover reassemble ,job done.

Chiltern did mine - took it off, dipped it to remove the coating and polished it! Perfect finish

[SS972]

did it myself,easy job and anyway nearest dealer is 5000 miles away!!

[tonyhall38]

brakedwell said:

tonyhall38 said:

i have up dated grill...very nice it is too...

Did you do it yourself Tony?

sadly no....you need to replace some bits inside for it to fit....but if you want i know a man who can fit one if required...

[tonyhall38]

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after

[t1blk]

I do prefer that grille Tony, it looks great,and I do like Yeti's lower mesh and bonnet/side vents especially against the lighter green ,though I don't think the colour would suit my meteorite DB9.

[brakedwell]

Your new grill looks great on your green car Tony, but I think I prefer the 7 bar on a titanium car. Anyway, HWM parts have just emailed to say 7bars are no longer available from AM.