Grilles-Looking for ideas

[jkdcuda]

Many models come with chrome grilles, not a very realistic look.

Im looking for ideas in making them more realistic.

i heard of using ink-alcohol to fill in the whole grill with a painted look.

looking for different ideas.

What about darkening between the chrome ribs , so you still have a chrome grille, but more realistic?

Thanks guys!

[VW Dave]

Other than doing some sort of black wash, you are into a lot more work making a grille look realistic. Sanding from behind to open up the grille or removing & replacing with PE or scratchbuilt parts are the way to go if washes don't do it for you.