View Poll Results: Which Grill Would Look better on the C ???
CL Grill 1
53
42.40%
CL Grill 2
27
21.60%
Stock
38
30.40%
Other
7
5.60%
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CL-style GRILLE Discussion Thread
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From: OC
1999 E320
After my Clstyle gill peeled, chipped, flaked, etc.... I sanded, primed with BULLDOG adheision promoter and shot over all of the slats with Plastipdip (matte black look and hasn't got a speck in it since December,durablestuff) Here's a pick with the BENZstar chrome still - I've since blacked out the whole grill, looks alright with black roof too not a C class, but same concept =)
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2005 320 4Matic
Thanks 
Man, those screws that hold the grill in are a complete pain though.
Took me a bit to figure out where I left my 8mm socket and another little bit to get the screws back into the grill. Those OEM clips aren't easy to put screws through - though I guess that's the point, so they don't come out.
Man, those screws that hold the grill in are a complete pain though.
Took me a bit to figure out where I left my 8mm socket and another little bit to get the screws back into the grill. Those OEM clips aren't easy to put screws through - though I guess that's the point, so they don't come out.
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2010 c300
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Man, those screws that hold the grill in are a complete pain though.
Took me a bit to figure out where I left my 8mm socket and another little bit to get the screws back into the grill. Those OEM clips aren't easy to put screws through - though I guess that's the point, so they don't come out.
Man, those screws that hold the grill in are a complete pain though.
Took me a bit to figure out where I left my 8mm socket and another little bit to get the screws back into the grill. Those OEM clips aren't easy to put screws through - though I guess that's the point, so they don't come out.
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2010 c300
There are several members on here that actually do not like the CL style grill. Probably more than people that like em. But in the end, it's really all up to you. I like it for the fact that it makes my car look more sporty and it suits my rims . Also, hardly anyone in my area has it so it makes my car a little unique. I still have my original just incase I wanna go back to classic styling.
. Also, hardly anyone in my area has it so it makes my car a little unique. I still have my original just incase I wanna go back to classic styling.
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1999 E320
Set aside for HIDs. I plugged "superwhite" H7 into my projectors and the light out put is WORSE that it was with foggy OEMs...even with fogs on. I think projectors are made to be used with HIDs....Just my .02
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2012 E300 4Matic
I love them. I seem to get a brighter output with these (halogens with projector housings), but I went from stock frosted lamps. Yours are clear, so maybe you just need to aim them properly.
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2008 C300 Sport
I am going to start driving a black 2001 C240 soon. All I want to do to it is tint it and change to a CL style grill with flat hood badge. However I cant make my mind up. Im leaning towards a silver 4 flap cl grill from jakuo on ebay. I am also considering the all black 4 flap like in the thread somewhere. Is 4 flap the way to go?
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Im trippin. Im almost sure im gonna get this 3 slat/fin grill from ebay. My model is 2001 black so will it look funny because mine doesnt have a really good paint job like the one in the picture? Mine isnt bad but its an outside car and is slightly faded. Is any color matching necessary?
Last edited by westcoastloc; Apr 12, 2010 at 03:52 AM. Reason: typo
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'05 C230 kompressor
Hello Everyone,
I'm torn between the silver and black grill. My car is the pewter metallic colour. Anyone have a pic of either grill on this colour car?
also thinking of going to ebay for the grill. Anyone ever buy from the seller 5th-gear? Just wondering the quality of their grill vs. some more expensive grills.
Thanks everyone for reply
I'm torn between the silver and black grill. My car is the pewter metallic colour. Anyone have a pic of either grill on this colour car?
also thinking of going to ebay for the grill. Anyone ever buy from the seller 5th-gear? Just wondering the quality of their grill vs. some more expensive grills.
Thanks everyone for reply
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westcoastloc- I wouldn't worry too much, my C is parked outside and I've applied and scraped off plasti-dip so many times for that matte black look that I'm getting it scratched everywhere, but luckily, our grills tend to just blend with the car with all the shadowing.
sexyklammy- I'd get the black one. Scroll up and check out mystery905's black grill on his pewter w203. Looks decent! I'd get the grill from 55tech on ebay, or any other very reputable seller, but from my ebay scavenging, it seems he has the widest selection with the most good sales.
sexyklammy- I'd get the black one. Scroll up and check out mystery905's black grill on his pewter w203. Looks decent! I'd get the grill from 55tech on ebay, or any other very reputable seller, but from my ebay scavenging, it seems he has the widest selection with the most good sales.
