C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

custom engine covers anyone?

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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 03:51 AM
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custom engine covers anyone?

Would anyone have some pics of custom painted engine covers in a W203?

Im thinking of doing it to my C240 these holidays and would love to see some pics for ideas.
I'm sure I have seen pics of covers painted red and silver around and they look fantastic!
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 05:51 AM
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 06:01 AM
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Thanks for the pic amdeutsch! Anyone have a DIY to remove the cover??
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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yes id like to see that too
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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yeh but thats just brabus, what about custom ones??
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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I used to have engine trims. I'm sure there are photos of it floating around the web
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Beaver's benz did it to his car... matched the stuff under his hood to the color of his car... do a search for his threads.
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Beaver's benz did it to his car... matched the stuff under his hood to the color of his car... do a search for his threads.
Here you go.
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