Grille Question
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Grille Question
I just got my AMG aftermarket grille and both plastic ears are broken on both side (it's the round plastic that sticking out on both side)
How critical these pieces are? can i securely set the new grille fine without these platic ears (hinges)?
Thank you in advance.
How critical these pieces are? can i securely set the new grille fine without these platic ears (hinges)?
Thank you in advance.
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I bought it on ebay and emailed the seller right away telling him about the broken parts. Hopefully he won't give me much trouble, all i want is either a replacement or refund to that matter.
Thank you.
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I'm thinking about to buy one for my car..... I guess Im not getting it from the seller you got it. Who is this btw?
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The ebay seller just contacted me and requested a picture for DHL claim and will send me a replacement ASAP.
The quality of the grille is very good just in fact the it got damaged in transit. I did gave the seller a hint or two as to how they can better protect the grille hinges in shipping.
Thank you everyone. Will disclose seller once everything get settled.
The quality of the grille is very good just in fact the it got damaged in transit. I did gave the seller a hint or two as to how they can better protect the grille hinges in shipping.
Thank you everyone. Will disclose seller once everything get settled.
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The ebay seller just contacted me and requested a picture for DHL claim and will send me a replacement ASAP.
The quality of the grille is very good just in fact the it got damaged in transit. I did gave the seller a hint or two as to how they can better protect the grille hinges in shipping.
Thank you everyone. Will disclose seller once everything get settled.
The quality of the grille is very good just in fact the it got damaged in transit. I did gave the seller a hint or two as to how they can better protect the grille hinges in shipping.
Thank you everyone. Will disclose seller once everything get settled.
Last edited by Mercho82; Aug 20, 2009 at 08:59 PM.
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The ebay seller just contacted me and requested a picture for DHL claim and will send me a replacement ASAP.
The quality of the grille is very good just in fact the it got damaged in transit. I did gave the seller a hint or two as to how they can better protect the grille hinges in shipping.
Thank you everyone. Will disclose seller once everything get settled.
The quality of the grille is very good just in fact the it got damaged in transit. I did gave the seller a hint or two as to how they can better protect the grille hinges in shipping.
Thank you everyone. Will disclose seller once everything get settled.
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Replacement Grille was received in this morning! it was sent last Tuesday from Taiwan and it only took 2 days to arrive in NY.
I fitted/installed and what an amazing transformation compare from the OEM Grille.
The fitting is good, no complain.
Ebay Seller is Jakuo, website 55tech.com
Anyway, I bought a "Gorilla Super Glue and Gorilla normal Glue" and put the 2 broken hinges to the grille. Combination of both glue did the work and now I have an extra Grille without the ML Class Star(Item# A 168 888)
Basically the Super Glue Hold the pieces together and the normal Gorilla glue was applied inside/back of the grille for extra support. For people who used Gorilla glue before, they expand when they dry.
If anyone interested on an OEM Sports grille and AMG grille that i fixed (w/o a star) send me a PM. I have no use for 2 extra grille, lol.
Thank you everyone.
I fitted/installed and what an amazing transformation compare from the OEM Grille.
The fitting is good, no complain.
Ebay Seller is Jakuo, website 55tech.com
Anyway, I bought a "Gorilla Super Glue and Gorilla normal Glue" and put the 2 broken hinges to the grille. Combination of both glue did the work and now I have an extra Grille without the ML Class Star(Item# A 168 888)
Basically the Super Glue Hold the pieces together and the normal Gorilla glue was applied inside/back of the grille for extra support. For people who used Gorilla glue before, they expand when they dry.
If anyone interested on an OEM Sports grille and AMG grille that i fixed (w/o a star) send me a PM. I have no use for 2 extra grille, lol.
Thank you everyone.
Last edited by Asianguy; Aug 28, 2009 at 12:22 AM.
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The one thing I don't like about the standard sport grill is how the MB Star stands straight up. It is certainly big enough so I think it would look much better if MB had layed the Star back a little further to "lay" along the same lines as the hood and the grill slats. Do these new grills have the star layed further back? Does anyone have a full on side shot of their new grill?
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Anyway, I bought a "Gorilla Super Glue and Gorilla normal Glue" and put the 2 broken hinges to the grille. Combination of both glue did the work and now I have an extra Grille without the ML Class Star(Item# A 168 888)
Basically the Super Glue Hold the pieces together and the normal Gorilla glue was applied inside/back of the grille for extra support. For people who used Gorilla glue before, they expand when they dry.
Thank you everyone.
Basically the Super Glue Hold the pieces together and the normal Gorilla glue was applied inside/back of the grille for extra support. For people who used Gorilla glue before, they expand when they dry.
Thank you everyone.
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Believe it or not the broken pieces are glued very well. I installed and it fits good. I am taking any decent offer if anyone interested without the MB Star which you can purchase at any dealer.
I am also selling the OE Sports Grille for $100+ shipping (from NY)
I am also selling the OE Sports Grille for $100+ shipping (from NY)
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When I did mine, i placed the two hinges on both side first and then placed my hand behind the lower part of the grille and one slowly work my way on pushing it back forward to the front making sure all the slot is fully inserted back to where it should be.
You may have to revisit all the side and push the grille more to the front to make sure it snapped back in for proper alignment.
Oh, make sure that the T bracket that sits on the top of the grille is lifted upward before you do this
You may have to revisit all the side and push the grille more to the front to make sure it snapped back in for proper alignment.
Oh, make sure that the T bracket that sits on the top of the grille is lifted upward before you do this
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When I did mine, i placed the two hinges on both side first and then placed my hand behind the lower part of the grille and one slowly work my way on pushing it back forward to the front making sure all the slot is fully inserted back to where it should be.
You may have to revisit all the side and push the grille more to the front to make sure it snapped back in for proper alignment.
Oh, make sure that the T bracket that sits on the top of the grille is lifted upward before you do this
You may have to revisit all the side and push the grille more to the front to make sure it snapped back in for proper alignment.
Oh, make sure that the T bracket that sits on the top of the grille is lifted upward before you do this
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When I did mine, i placed the two hinges on both side first and then placed my hand behind the lower part of the grille and one slowly work my way on pushing it back forward to the front making sure all the slot is fully inserted back to where it should be.
You may have to revisit all the side and push the grille more to the front to make sure it snapped back in for proper alignment.
Oh, make sure that the T bracket that sits on the top of the grille is lifted upward before you do this
You may have to revisit all the side and push the grille more to the front to make sure it snapped back in for proper alignment.
Oh, make sure that the T bracket that sits on the top of the grille is lifted upward before you do this
