Anyone source an all black grille for a 2012 E63?

Vic55 · 03-19-2012, 01:53 PM

Im thinking of going that black grille route on the wagon but was wondering if there are any stock black grilles (plastic) out there (distronic)... I dont want to paint it due to chipping so black plastic would be the best bet.

I found this one so far:

but it has a star- the silver star actually would offset some of the chrome trim which Im not painting.

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threeMBs · 03-19-2012, 02:30 PM

With black star: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140639104893...84.m1438.l2649

Mate black OEM type without star: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-W212-Me...item53e9120ed4

Vic55 · 03-19-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threeMBs

With black star: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140639104893...84.m1438.l2649

Thats pretty nice but will it work with Distronic??

threeMBs · 03-19-2012, 02:53 PM

Ah I missed that. You need a solid plastic part around the star instead of mesh.

Contact them, they may have a solution since grill consists of three parts: grill itself, the center piece and the OEM ML star. I'm sure they can substitute center mesh part by center solid one like this one for SL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130661146388...84.m1438.l2649

tfsiii · 03-19-2012, 03:40 PM

Just got my 12 E63, and I was also thinking black grill would look very nice on black car. However, the distronic sensor plate itself apears to have integrated matching chrome strips that mirror/match the grill shiny bits. So even if you could retro the sensor plate to fit with the black grill , you would have those chrome lines in the middle . I cold easily be wrong, but that is what it looks like to me. I am contemplating some tint on rear windows, and black wrapping the chrome window trim. Just picked up the car, and it is quite a ride. Drove several without the p30 option, and this one has it. Still learning all about this car.

Vic55 · 03-19-2012, 03:56 PM

The first pic- the one i posted- comes with the distronic option...

threeMBs · 03-19-2012, 04:17 PM

That's correct. All grills consist of three parts. So for cars with distronic, they send a solid round piece instead of the one with deep opening with mesh.

Midcont · 03-19-2012, 09:26 PM

I like it
I don't see if it is solid plastic or painted. Any idea?
How hard is it to swap?

Vic55 · 03-21-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threeMBs

Ah I missed that. You need a solid plastic part around the star instead of mesh.

Contact them, they may have a solution since grill consists of three parts: grill itself, the center piece and the OEM ML star. I'm sure they can substitute center mesh part by center solid one like this one for SL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130661146388...84.m1438.l2649

I called, nothing for distronic at all... I might go with the one I posted since it has the distronic part. (not shown in the pic but its an option)

threeMBs · 03-21-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

... I might go with the one I posted since it has the distronic part. (not shown in the pic but its an option)

IMO, its the best looking grille for W212 (especially white/Pano).

tarsands · 03-21-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

Im thinking of going that black grille route on the wagon but was wondering if there are any stock black grilles (plastic) out there (distronic)... I dont want to paint it due to chipping so black plastic would be the best bet.

I found this one so far:

but it has a star- the silver star actually would offset some of the chrome trim which Im not painting.

I like that, can you tell us where we can get one ?

Vic55 · 03-21-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tarsands

I like that, can you tell us where we can get one ?

Formymercedes.com

Sponsor here in the W211 E55 forum- go to the main page and see their banner under the W211 e55 link.

6.2AMG · 03-22-2012, 01:53 AM

i got a matte black grille for sale if you want

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/260973070212?...84.m1555.l2649

threeMBs · 03-22-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

Formymercedes.com

Sponsor here in the W211 E55 forum- go to the main page and see their banner under the W211 e55 link.

The same grille for much less: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290684699711...84.m1438.l2648

Almost the same grille for even less: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110843444476...84.m1438.l2649

Vic55 · 03-23-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threeMBs

The same grille for much less: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290684699711...84.m1438.l2648

Almost the same grille for even less: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110843444476...84.m1438.l2649

Your second link is the same place that you originally told me about- the place that DOES not have distronic grilles.

Vic55 · 03-23-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6.2AMG

i got a matte black grille for sale if you want

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/260973070212?...84.m1555.l2649

I like it but its not distronic...

threeMBs · 03-23-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

Your second link is the same place that you originally told me about- the place that DOES not have distronic grilles.

Yes I know. I was actually posting for tarsands who was asking where you are getting your grille from. Just more options for people who do not have distronics.

I must say though that no one beats Gerry (formymercedes.com) for customer support (if required should anything go wrong) after the sale. You just have to pay for it "upfront" so to speak.

tarsands · 03-23-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threeMBs

Yes I know. I was actually posting for tarsands who was asking where you are getting your grille from. Just more options for people who do not have distronics.

I must say though that no one beats Gerry (formymercedes.com) for customer support (if required should anything go wrong) after the sale. You just have to pay for it "upfront" so to speak.

Thanks to you both. Looks like I'll be going to Gerry for the Distronic.

otakki · 03-24-2012, 04:23 PM

Man...hats off to all you guys working so hard to get the black grill, which does look good. Seems like a lot of work and things to ironed out.

KEMA · 04-11-2012, 01:03 PM

Vic did you finally order this black grille?

I'm considering this upgrade and would like some first hand comments on the quality and fit.

Thanks

Ken

Vic55 · 04-11-2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEMA

Vic did you finally order this black grille?

I'm considering this upgrade and would like some first hand comments on the quality and fit.

Thanks

Ken

Im going back and forth in my decision. I keep looking at my wagon and am trying to visualize the star and the black grill.

I think your posting has probably pushed me over the edge.... hell I dont know

Alexbenz · 04-11-2012, 01:16 PM

Black grille yes but no star

Vic55 · 04-11-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexbenz

Black grille yes but no star

Yo whats up bro---- cant find a non star one for distronic...

KEMA · 04-11-2012, 02:26 PM

Just ordered one. I'll be the guinea pig :-)

International shipping so not sure on the timing. But will post impressions and installation pics when it arrives.

Ken

Vic55 · 04-11-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEMA

Just ordered one. I'll be the guinea pig :-)

International shipping so not sure on the timing. But will post impressions and installation pics when it arrives.

Ken

Good deal ken, gratitude!!!

03-19-2012, 02:30 PM	#2
threeMBs MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,244 Drives: '03 SL500, '10 E350 sdn, '12 E350 sdn	With black star: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140639104893...84.m1438.l2649 Mate black OEM type without star: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-W212-Me...item53e9120ed4 __________________ Current cars: '03 SL500 Sport Slv/Blk on 20" HRE 544R & 20" OZ Opera PL '10 E350 sdn Sport Wht/Blk Pano P1 on 19" '12 E350 sdn Sport Wht/Almnd-Blk Pano P1 on 20" OZ Galileo III & 19" Previous MBs: '10 E550 cpe (will be missed), '09 E350 4matic, '03 E500, '02 ML500, '00 ML320, '00 CLK430, '00 E320 4matic, '99 CLK430 Most significant previous others: '05 Audi A8 (a great automobile) '01 Audi A6 4.2 Sport '97 Toyota Supra '90 Nissan 300ZX '87 Mazda RX-7 Last edited by threeMBs; 03-19-2012 at 02:41 PM.

03-19-2012, 02:53 PM	#4
threeMBs MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,244 Drives: '03 SL500, '10 E350 sdn, '12 E350 sdn	Ah I missed that. You need a solid plastic part around the star instead of mesh. Contact them, they may have a solution since grill consists of three parts: grill itself, the center piece and the OEM ML star. I'm sure they can substitute center mesh part by center solid one like this one for SL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130661146388...84.m1438.l2649 __________________ Current cars: '03 SL500 Sport Slv/Blk on 20" HRE 544R & 20" OZ Opera PL '10 E350 sdn Sport Wht/Blk Pano P1 on 19" '12 E350 sdn Sport Wht/Almnd-Blk Pano P1 on 20" OZ Galileo III & 19" Previous MBs: '10 E550 cpe (will be missed), '09 E350 4matic, '03 E500, '02 ML500, '00 ML320, '00 CLK430, '00 E320 4matic, '99 CLK430 Most significant previous others: '05 Audi A8 (a great automobile) '01 Audi A6 4.2 Sport '97 Toyota Supra '90 Nissan 300ZX '87 Mazda RX-7

03-19-2012, 03:56 PM	#6
Vic55 Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: THE Orange County, California Posts: 8,575 Drives: 2013 M5, 2013 M6, 2012 R8 V10, 2012 C63 Black Series	The first pic- the one i posted- comes with the distronic option... __________________ 2013 BMW M5 2013 BMW M6 2012 Audi R8 V10 2012 C63 Black Series

03-19-2012, 04:17 PM	#7
threeMBs MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,244 Drives: '03 SL500, '10 E350 sdn, '12 E350 sdn	That's correct. All grills consist of three parts. So for cars with distronic, they send a solid round piece instead of the one with deep opening with mesh. __________________ Current cars: '03 SL500 Sport Slv/Blk on 20" HRE 544R & 20" OZ Opera PL '10 E350 sdn Sport Wht/Blk Pano P1 on 19" '12 E350 sdn Sport Wht/Almnd-Blk Pano P1 on 20" OZ Galileo III & 19" Previous MBs: '10 E550 cpe (will be missed), '09 E350 4matic, '03 E500, '02 ML500, '00 ML320, '00 CLK430, '00 E320 4matic, '99 CLK430 Most significant previous others: '05 Audi A8 (a great automobile) '01 Audi A6 4.2 Sport '97 Toyota Supra '90 Nissan 300ZX '87 Mazda RX-7

03-19-2012, 09:26 PM	#8
Midcont Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 44 Drives: E63	I like it I don't see if it is solid plastic or painted. Any idea? How hard is it to swap? __________________ Josh 12' E63-Artic White/Black 993 Turbo-Black

03-19-2012, 03:40 PM	#5
tfsiii Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NH Posts: 20 Drives: 2012 E63 Saab 9-5 Aero (2) Honda CBR 929	Just got my 12 E63, and I was also thinking black grill would look very nice on black car. However, the distronic sensor plate itself apears to have integrated matching chrome strips that mirror/match the grill shiny bits. So even if you could retro the sensor plate to fit with the black grill , you would have those chrome lines in the middle . I cold easily be wrong, but that is what it looks like to me. I am contemplating some tint on rear windows, and black wrapping the chrome window trim. Just picked up the car, and it is quite a ride. Drove several without the p30 option, and this one has it. Still learning all about this car.

03-22-2012, 01:53 AM	#13
6.2AMG Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 140 Drives: 2011 E63, 2008 ML63	i got a matte black grille for sale if you want http://www.ebay.ca/itm/260973070212?...84.m1555.l2649

03-24-2012, 04:23 PM	#19
otakki MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,508 Drives: W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV	Man...hats off to all you guys working so hard to get the black grill, which does look good. Seems like a lot of work and things to ironed out.

04-11-2012, 01:03 PM	#20
KEMA Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 299 Drives: 2012 E63 PP, 2012 Ferrari 458, 2012 Boxster S	Vic did you finally order this black grille? I'm considering this upgrade and would like some first hand comments on the quality and fit. Thanks Ken

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Alexbenz MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 5,447 Drives: Sean's Sister--	Black grille yes but no star __________________ 2009 LOS ANGELES LAKERS CHAMPIONS Widebody-----W210-----SOLD www.europrojektz.com Current line up........e30=sold, bmw e39, lexus es300 How did i fail Women Studies? "I Love Biatches"

04-11-2012, 02:26 PM	#24
KEMA Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 299 Drives: 2012 E63 PP, 2012 Ferrari 458, 2012 Boxster S	Just ordered one. I'll be the guinea pig :-) International shipping so not sure on the timing. But will post impressions and installation pics when it arrives. Ken

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