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Old 09-15-2012, 06:20 AM
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Default How to remove xkr mesh grille and clean ?

Hello quick question ,how do I remove the mesh grill ..It has gotten extremely dirty and has lost its shine .i want to remove it and bring its shine back any tips would be great ..thanks
 
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Old 09-15-2012, 09:49 AM
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Removing the grille is in the JTIS, but it includes removing the front bumper. I believe some of the forum members have switched out the XK8 grille for the XKR without removing the bumper but you'll have to have one of them chime in.
 
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Old 09-15-2012, 10:57 AM
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You don't need to remove the front bumper - or at least I didn't. Maybe it depends on the year, but on my 2005 you just unscrew the 4 visible screws and it pops out. I painted mine satin black.

 
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Frog, can't you just once post a pic with some mud spatters on your car and a couple of dandelions in the grass?
 
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Frog, can't you just once post a pic with some mud spatters on your car and a couple of dandelions in the grass?
Hehe, there are some dead leaves on the yard, if you look carefully
 
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not sure on your cars, but for the XF, you have to remove the front bumper, but I have found that a hand held steam cleaner and an air compressor cleans the grille very well. TC
 
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Soft brush and degreaser, mild soap, rinse, then followed by a wipedown with the 'mist-spray wax,' you know, the quicky shine products.
 
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