License Plate Frames (All You Want To Know)
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
i kept the dealer plates. the ones from mercedes-benz of san diego are really nice IMO> they are solid chrom like above, say San Diego on top Mercedes-Benz on the lower part with a three-pointed star on each side of mercedes-benz.
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
Yeah, the dealership parts dept. has quite a few really nice chrome frames with different MB lettering. There are some with "KOMPRESSOR" in your car's color too that I have seen (except CITRON, probably a special order though). 
I had my Mercedes-Benz of San Diego frames for a while. Like Doug said, really nice chrome finish. They are now hanging on my garage wall, after I swapped them for an European (German) plate up front and AMG chrome frame (from the dealer) in the back. The Euro front plate has since been removed due to my new AMG front bumpers. Here's a pic of the rear frame:
Carlos
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I had my Mercedes-Benz of San Diego frames for a while. Like Doug said, really nice chrome finish. They are now hanging on my garage wall, after I swapped them for an European (German) plate up front and AMG chrome frame (from the dealer) in the back. The Euro front plate has since been removed due to my new AMG front bumpers. Here's a pic of the rear frame:
Carlos
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
wait til it gets the AMG Coupe exhaust and rear plate bezel....
then it will really be the #H!t
then it will really be the #H!t
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dude im debating whether i should get the AMG bumpers, i didnt think it looked that good on citron. not like it does on brilliant silver. i have time though. im going to do CLK seats before the bumpers though.
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yep. i got mine at the dealer's part dept. you can view some of the styles online but they got more styles at the dealer.
http://thecollection.mbusa.com/colle...20&parentId=40
Saprissa, your car's rear end is so cool looking . wow !
http://thecollection.mbusa.com/colle...20&parentId=40
Saprissa, your car's rear end is so cool looking . wow !
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
dude im debating whether i should get the AMG bumpers, i didnt think it looked that good on citron. not like it does on brilliant silver. i have time though. im going to do CLK seats before the bumpers though.
I think it would look as nice with your color as well, at least that my opinion.
For the plates, I just ordered one from Brabus and should get it next week. I will also be installing my new Brabus v 18" in about a week. I decided to get Nitto tires.
The plate listed above you can get at any Mercedes dealer. Here is where i usually order all my Mercedes parts through www.parkplacetexas.com
Take care.
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From: Colorado
05-C230SC
sounds kind of ghay, but i need license plate frames / brakets...
Is there any place to get some cool license plate brakets/covers?
I just got my plates yesterday, and don't want it bouncing around with two screws attaching it, so I used the free-be dealer brakets they give you. I want to use them, but I don't believe in free advertizement for dealerships... And I don't want to get some wanabe AMG crap from eBay...
Anyone have any suggestions for me...
PS: car is a Black 05 coupe
TIA,
Tom
I just got my plates yesterday, and don't want it bouncing around with two screws attaching it, so I used the free-be dealer brakets they give you. I want to use them, but I don't believe in free advertizement for dealerships... And I don't want to get some wanabe AMG crap from eBay...
Anyone have any suggestions for me...
PS: car is a Black 05 coupe
TIA,
Tom
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05-C230SC
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
how about the brackets at the dealer. the ones they sell in the parts dept. there are some pretty nice ones ive seen. depends on what your looking for.
Found this one.... (looks a bit poorly constructed though)
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'17 Jaguar XF
Griot's....about the same price as the rest but better quality. I choose 4 hole (thinner frame at bottom) with plastic cover in plain chrome. Wanted polished stainless but couldn't find it. I don't get putting the car/model type on the frame. There's already enough badging on cars. Are you going to have a front license plate?
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From: San Diego, Ca
2003 Citron Green C230KMT
the one i have on my car is a dealer plate. but i bought my car at MB San Diego and they have really nice dealer plates so i kept it.
here's mine. not very good but the only one i have.
here's mine. not very good but the only one i have.
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From: Colorado
05-C230SC
Originally Posted by mleskovar
Are you going to have a front license plate?
I also agree with your statement about the badging... I realized that it would be overkill shortly after I posted.
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From: Colorado
05-C230SC
Originally Posted by revstriker
I know this sounds crazy, but check out walmart and target. I picked up a plain black metal frame which looks nice against the black car. Only cost a couple of bucks.
really? That's awesome. I'll swing by tonight and check.
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From: Colorado
05-C230SC
Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Someone also posted once that they found little flat plugs at the local hardware store, painted them body color and was happy with the result.
