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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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I kind of liked the chrome better but this doesn't look bad either.
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looks good!
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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did you have a shop do that for you? or was it a DIY?

cuz i did the same thing and it doesn't look as nice as yours!
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mu9enx
did you have a shop do that for you? or was it a DIY?

cuz i did the same thing and it doesn't look as nice as yours!
5/8" 3M gloss black tape from the local auto body supply store. I used the same thing on the chrome bumper molding all the way around the car and under the windows. For small things like that, I think this is much better. It's easy to install vs. painting and it's way more durable. Thanks for the comments.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Beaver's Benz
5/8" 3M gloss black tape from the local auto body supply store. I used the same thing on the chrome bumper molding all the way around the car and under the windows. For small things like that, I think this is much better. It's easy to install vs. painting and it's way more durable. Thanks for the comments.
oh what the!? guess i'm about to head to autozone then! lol, thanks for the tip bro!
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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oh what the!? guess i'm about to head to autozone then! lol, thanks for the tip bro!
Just take your time and have a sharp blade handy. Good luck.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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hummm, i not sure how i feel about it. I kinda liked the chrome. But the work is GREAT , Just don't know which one i like better.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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hummm, i not sure how i feel about it. I kinda liked the chrome. But the work is GREAT , Just don't know which one i like better.
When I first got it, I was just like you and Shake, I liked it. So I gave it some time to set in, but ultimately I sealed my fate when I deleted every other piece of chrome on the car. Now that it's done, I do like the black better. I think it allows the carbon fiber to stand out more, which is why I got it to begin with.
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I like it
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Looks good. I like it.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Something doesn't look right... I'm thinking it's the headlight rings but something just isn't sitting right with me.
Kudos for creativity though.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Something doesn't look right... I'm thinking it's the headlight rings but something just isn't sitting right with me.
Kudos for creativity though.
Come on now, you can't just leave me hangin. Is it the headlight rings or what?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Yes, yes I believe so, but that's me.
It's all about personal taste and style though so if you like it then that's all that matters.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Yes, yes I believe so, but that's me.
It's all about personal taste and style though so if you like it then that's all that matters.
I have some mods that I absolutely love and some that I feel so so about. If I get enough questionable comments on a so so mod, then I will end up removing it, but if it's one I really like, oh well it's like you said.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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c 230 kompressor sport black/black
Black stock grille or black grille with the star
Just want some advice on which is better, before i waste any money
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Personally I think the stock grille painted black would look better. Make sure you get the chrome sanded and paint done properly or it will chip.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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depends on what other mods you have on your car...
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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black stock for the win! What color is your car? pics?
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black stock with no star is the best
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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If you plan on getting the CL style grille, then I would say... get that and paint it flat black. I painted mine a glossy black and it didn't right.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Is there any place to purchase a new, gloss black stock grill for a black 2006 C230SS?
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Is there any place to purchase a new, gloss black stock grill for a black 2006 C230SS?
you'll have to paint it yourself, or buy it from someone who has already done it
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