Starless Coupe Grille Question?
11-15-2005, 10:33 AM
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Starless Coupe Grille Question?
Okay, I just received my starless grille from Germany. Im going to get it painted my cars body color and was wondering if the piece of the grille thats attached to the hood paintable? As I dont want to leave it chrome. Thanks for any input.
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11-15-2005, 01:42 PM
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The chromed ABS plastic piece is detachable from the steel hood. Bring it to a shop and have them sand, primer, then paint it the body color, then clear coat it a couple times.
11-15-2005, 04:02 PM
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08 Silver Lexus IS250 (manual),73 air cooled super beetle-- black 2004 230 ss is gone
Do you know if they make these for the sedan?? If so,do you have the site where to order? thankssssss
11-15-2005, 06:15 PM
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Thank you pshek!!!
Here is where I got the grille John
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7968432728
You might email them and ask them.
Here is where I got the grille John
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7968432728
You might email them and ask them.
11-16-2005, 07:24 PM
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Is there anyway to remove the chrome piece from the grey plastic piece without braking it? Im just afraid to remove and just thought this way it wouldnt get painted, thanks again.
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Thanks Doug. I was trying to, but was afraid I would break it. The piece costs 45.00 at dealer. I just thought someone might had done it.
pshek, did you remove this piece? thanks
pshek, did you remove this piece? thanks
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I only removed the bottom one, the one that's affixed to the grill. The top one looks like it's mounted the same. Just use a small flat blade screwdriver and wedge between the tabs, then lift up gently and pull out the same time. I broke a couple tabs when I tried manhandling it with my bare hands. If you do it gently with a small screwdriver, they shouldn't break. The chromed ABS plastic is brittle, so you really should only wedge something between the tab and try not to elevate.
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It looks very weird and not as easy as in the pic. I might just end up ordering an extra one from Mercedes. If anyone has done this, I would really appreciate your help.
