Hello everyone!

I’ve been entertaining options to make the 2 upper grilles on the GXP stand out more.

I was wondering if anyone has compared the grilles in the GXP to that of the late model GTO?
They look Very close and wondered if they may even be the same.

If so that would open the possibility of being able to get real stainless steel mesh grilles like the G6 GXP or the CTS-V.

Another idea I had is there is a company that now does plastic chrome plating and can chrome plate such items as the outside edge of our grilles which would make a real sharp touch and would totally change the look of the GXP from the front.

The two grilles look close, but I don't think they're identical.

Personally, I think you should just chrome plate the outside edge of the grille - it'll stand out more without being gawdy, as it would be if you chrome plated the entire grilles. But, if you get the whole thing chrome plated, I think you should do the ones in the bumper to match.

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'02 Pontiac Bonneville SE 108,539 miles, N/A, SSEi exhaust system, boat roller mount. Gone, but not forgotten.
'13 Buick Regal GS 102k miles, 270 hp, 295 lb/ft, ZZP intake.
(yes, there is a story behind my avatar.)

If I chrome plated, yes I agree, I would only do the edges.

They are not the same. I have/had both.

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Retired Bonneville Owner and former GM Tech:
2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP: Black/Ebony *SOLD*

Summer Toys: Combined 827 RWHP / 877lb/ft RWTQ
2004 Pontiac GTO: Impulse Blue Metallic/Black/M6: lots 'o mods, 415 RWHP / 405lb/ft RWTQ!
2006 Cadillac STS-V: Light Platinum Metallic/Light Gray/A6 - Spectre CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Speed Inc. tune, 412 RWHP / 472lb/ft RWTQ

Daily Drivers:
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Limited: Mommy's new RGC
2015 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Platinum: Kids new RGC
2007 Chrysler Town & Country Limited: Sold to neighbor
2009 Pontiac G8 GT: L76, Sport Red Metallic
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500: Doeskin Tan - 8.1L Big Block... new plow truck
1999 Chevrolet Suburban: Sunset Gold Metallic - Daddy's winter beater and plow truck

So I have exciting news,

I found a company that can easily custom make Stainless steel mesh grilles like you would see on the Cadillac CTS-V, etc. for our Bonneville's or most vehicles for that matter.

Check out the amazing custom grilles this guy and his family makes, they look awesome!

This is his info. I hope it's OK to share here otherwise please move the info to the correct location.

Michael L. and the RMG Family

RaceMesh™ Grilles
Made In USA!

racemesh@sbcglobal.net
(925) 628-7502

This is the link to the home site:
https://racemeshgrilles.com/