Upgrade Factory Finish with CCI Grille Overlays

Most people itching to customize their vehicle turn to aftermarket wheels & tires, interior accessories, and even spoilers. Though, it feels like very few bother upgrading their vehicle’s grille. Whether it’s because they don’t realize the options available to them or they’re deterred by high prices and tedious installations, aftermarket grilles just don’t get the same kind of love as other mods. But what if I told you there’s a company who not only has a wide selection of aftermarket grilles, but also offers them at unbeatable prices and a stupid-easy installation? Are you rethinking that mod?

CCI, or Coast-to-Coast International, is an auto restyling and wheel accessories manufacturer who has been churning out quality stylish accessories since 1990. You’re likely familiar with the company’s Imposter Series wheel skins. Well-constructed, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant, these units pop over your existing wheels, instantly changing the look of your vehicle. But did you know that CCI offers grille overlays that work the same way?

Affordable Customization

CCI grille overlays are designed to fit right over the factory grille, adding a custom look without detracting from OE designs. Constructed of automotive-grade ABS and available in a variety of styles and finishes, simply pick a design, snap it into place, and enjoy your like-new ride.

“When a vehicle is redesigned or refreshed, one of the components guaranteed to change is the grille,” explains CCI. “The grille provides the face of the vehicle as well as identifies the brand. CCI Grille Overlays embody the OEM styling, enhance the vehicle’s trim level appearance, and act as the perfect complement to the line of restyling accessories.”

Even with great fit and finish, a lot of aftermarket grilles take away from factory styling. Plus, most of these units are literally replacing the factory grille. That means, badging, factory edges, and factory fitment will be ditched when an aftermarket unit bolts in its place. With a grille overlay, none of this happens. In fact, with CCI you replace nothing.

Plus, to really feel like a natural fit, many traditional aftermarket grilles require additional modifications to complement the new design. For example, a truck fitted with a mesh grille may look awkward without aftermarket wheels, tires, and lights to complement the aggressive look. Which is great—if you’re looking for a unique design that breaks from traditional styling. But what if you want to make your vehicle your own without undoing everything the automaker brought to the table?

With CCI grille overlays, simply snap on a new design that mildly alters the visible cross bars and lines on the grille, refreshing your vehicle’s front end. Choose from both chrome or gloss black finishes to suit your personal tastes.

Easy Installation

Installation of aftermarket grilles is something many won’t deem difficult. Of course, this depends on the make and model and what the manufacturer has put in the way of the hardware. Really, in essence a grille is nothing more than a simple panel held in by nuts and bolts. But today’s vehicles have a lot of covers and other components that can get in your way when accessing the fasteners. So, is it hard to do? No, not really but it’s one of those things that just makes you mad that something so simple on paper can get under your skin so easily.

Grille overlays are anything but difficult to install. While the process can differ slightly from vehicle to vehicle (some use a one-piece design, while others have several components) all CCI grille overlays install using pre-molded clips on the back of the unit. Simply place the overlay in the desired location and press firmly to snap it into place. No drilling, bolting, or cutting required. Truly, it will take you longer to wipe off your fingerprints than to install the piece.

Pro tip: Make sure that grille is in crisp clean condition before snapping on the CCI overlay to ensure it stays safe from errant dirt and debris that love to leave behind scratches.

What are you waiting for? Check out CCI’s catalog of grille overlays today.