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Old 11-04-2010, 10:37 AM
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2002 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor
Paint Grille?

I have a red 02' c230 coupe and im thinking about going black or red with the girll but cant decide, whats anybody think??
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Make sure you use the right paint.. (Prep) mine looks like crap started to bubble around all the chrome
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Yes i know, im just confused on which color would look good on the car since it is all red
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go black if you can match it with something, e.g. black wheels/tint/etc.
otherwise id stay stock

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Black definately you'll look like a idiot with a red grill.
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yea i was thinking red wouldnt look good thanks!
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Get an 05 - 07 3 slat oem grille and black it out. It looks more sporty than your oem grille. Add a flat hood badge and you're good to go.
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i have a flat hood badge, where can i find one of those grills
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...a panty dropper...
Ebay or search classifieds. Go with black though but the prep work on the grill will make the difference. You have to sand the grill so the primer sticks then sand again and then paint and you wont get any bubbles depending on how well you sand it. Mine is flat black on my red sedan and it looks good.
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Black definately you'll look like a idiot with a red grill.
My mom's 94 Chrysler Le Baron was red with a red grill.

Terrible.
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do you have any picture of your sedan?
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...a panty dropper...
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do you have any picture of your sedan?
Here you go....
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I like that ill have to order a new hood soon, thanks!
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ya i have the cl-style grill and i've been wanting to get my oem grille painted black either professional or myself...gotta check prices...anyone have an idea on what this should cost?
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anything over $150 is too much; recommend getting a clear bra on it as it will chip and look bad as well.
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ya i need one on my whole bumper...i had it and my hood repainted a few months back but unfortunately i had to make a long trip before it was fully cured and thus couldnt get the clear bra on it right away...needless to say that trip landed me about a half dozen chips and i was pissed...but not much i coulda done i suppose...i do still plan on get the clear bra as soon as i can find someone who can apply it.
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...a panty dropper...
Originally Posted by maverik259
ya i have the cl-style grill and i've been wanting to get my oem grille painted black either professional or myself...gotta check prices...anyone have an idea on what this should cost?
I will do it for you for under $150. How's $149 sound?? Jk. But doing it yourself is easy.

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