Plasti-dip grille and sidemarker

Karl09 · 04-22-2012, 06:49 PM

So I bit the bullet today and blacked out my grille and sidemarkers with plasti-dip. Man do I love it. It has a flat black look to it, took no preparation work, and was nothing but easy to work with. Cost me $5.78 at my local home depot and i'm more than happy with it.

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Lewissodeh · 04-22-2012, 06:50 PM

how do the side marker's look when they are turned on ?

Karl09 · 04-22-2012, 06:54 PM

Like they've been tinted... Shows through very very lightly ! Looks awesome IMO.

savi01 · 04-22-2012, 07:41 PM

Did you remove the chrome strips before painting the grill?

Karl09 · 04-22-2012, 07:43 PM

Yes! Well, the top 4! Lol the bottom was a pain so I just taped it. After painting I used an exacts knife and cut the slot so it wouldn't tear off!

Spec_Davis · 04-22-2012, 08:01 PM

nice job! gives the car a different look

yeayeayeaaa · 04-22-2012, 08:02 PM

do you have any head on shots? Debating about doing it...not sure how it would look on steel grey metallic...

steven1888 · 04-22-2012, 08:44 PM

you drop your keys.. o right! the grill haha.. can you post a close up shot.. and the top left of it seem like it didnt come out so good.

Karl09 · 04-22-2012, 09:36 PM

steven1888 · 04-22-2012, 09:45 PM

nice job. i guess it was just the angle

Karl09 · 04-22-2012, 09:47 PM

Yeah! You scared me at first haha. Next is quad diffuser and quad tips! In posting a DIY sidemarker painting if anyone is interested

AK-Benz · 04-22-2012, 10:22 PM

Could you post a picture with the side marker lights on please. Plasti-dip is the business!

Karl09 · 04-22-2012, 10:29 PM

nvmichael · 04-22-2012, 11:19 PM

I think it looks great. Looking forward to the DIY markers.
Can you tell me if those DWS tires are Quiet? Road noise in the cabin?
I'm thinking of getting a set.
Thanks

steven1888 · 04-22-2012, 11:23 PM

Nice ! Keep up with the good job.. quad diffuser and tips is really what I want to do my car. Can't wait till you do it . Post some picture when u do it

cunha1679 · 04-23-2012, 12:12 AM

Looks sharp!

Karl09 · 04-23-2012, 12:18 AM

The DWS's are my absolute favorite! I work at discount tire/america's tire so i've been through quite a few tires lol. These are by far the best IMO. They last for a very long time, aren't loud at all, and grip extremely well. High recommendation! A bit pricey, but awesome!

C300BLK · 04-23-2012, 12:49 PM

looks great! Plasti dip is a fantastic product

DonjuanOriginal · 04-23-2012, 06:15 PM

Looks Good!

Really liking the sidemarker when it's lit up. An led or chrome bulb would look good too. Thanks for the pics.

04-22-2012, 08:01 PM	#6
Spec_Davis MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Jersey Shore Posts: 2,357 Drives: W204 Color: 090 / 1999 Honda Civic EX	nice job! gives the car a different look __________________ The Juro Project / Pinoy Member

04-23-2012, 12:49 PM	#18
C300BLK Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 247 Drives: c300 4matic	looks great! Plasti dip is a fantastic product __________________ 2009 C300 4matic -matte black C63 style grille -black wheels -black rear chrome strip -tinted side markers -Debadged -black fog light rings -matte black mirror covers -vinyl wrapped bottom front bumper Check out my tutorial on how to Plasti Dip rims! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxaCi6fpmY Check out how to remove a W204 grille! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMF8H...eature=mh_lolz

04-23-2012, 06:15 PM	#19
DonjuanOriginal Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 141 Drives: 2008 C300 6speed, 2002 Xtreme Blazer, 2007 SS Trailblazer(Sold)	Looks Good! Really liking the sidemarker when it's lit up. An led or chrome bulb would look good too. Thanks for the pics. __________________

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04-22-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
Lewissodeh Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lindenhurst Ny Posts: 20 Drives: 2011 c300 sport	how do the side marker's look when they are turned on ?

04-22-2012, 06:54 PM	#3
Karl09 Member 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85 Drives: 2010 c300	Like they've been tinted... Shows through very very lightly ! Looks awesome IMO.

04-22-2012, 07:41 PM	#4
savi01 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 14 Drives: 2008 C300 Sport	Did you remove the chrome strips before painting the grill?

04-22-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
Karl09 Member 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85 Drives: 2010 c300	Yes! Well, the top 4! Lol the bottom was a pain so I just taped it. After painting I used an exacts knife and cut the slot so it wouldn't tear off!

04-22-2012, 08:02 PM	#7
yeayeayeaaa Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 5 Drives: c300	do you have any head on shots? Debating about doing it...not sure how it would look on steel grey metallic...

04-22-2012, 08:44 PM	#8
steven1888 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 251 Drives: 2008 c350 sport	you drop your keys.. o right! the grill haha.. can you post a close up shot.. and the top left of it seem like it didnt come out so good.

04-22-2012, 09:36 PM	#9
Karl09 Member 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85 Drives: 2010 c300

04-22-2012, 09:45 PM	#10
steven1888 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 251 Drives: 2008 c350 sport	nice job. i guess it was just the angle

04-22-2012, 09:47 PM	#11
Karl09 Member 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85 Drives: 2010 c300	Yeah! You scared me at first haha. Next is quad diffuser and quad tips! In posting a DIY sidemarker painting if anyone is interested

04-22-2012, 10:22 PM	#12
AK-Benz Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 2010 C300 4MATIC Sport	Could you post a picture with the side marker lights on please. Plasti-dip is the business!

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04-22-2012, 10:29 PM	#13
Karl09 Member 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85 Drives: 2010 c300

04-22-2012, 11:19 PM	#14
nvmichael Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 25 Drives: C300 4Matic	I think it looks great. Looking forward to the DIY markers. Can you tell me if those DWS tires are Quiet? Road noise in the cabin? I'm thinking of getting a set. Thanks

04-22-2012, 11:23 PM	#15
steven1888 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 251 Drives: 2008 c350 sport	Nice ! Keep up with the good job.. quad diffuser and tips is really what I want to do my car. Can't wait till you do it . Post some picture when u do it

04-23-2012, 12:12 AM	#16
cunha1679 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicagoland Area Posts: 24 Drives: 2008 C300 4matic	Looks sharp!

04-23-2012, 12:18 AM	#17
Karl09 Member 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 85 Drives: 2010 c300	The DWS's are my absolute favorite! I work at discount tire/america's tire so i've been through quite a few tires lol. These are by far the best IMO. They last for a very long time, aren't loud at all, and grip extremely well. High recommendation! A bit pricey, but awesome!