Black out chrome strip
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Grabbing some black vinyl from a graphics store and doing it yourself would be the cheapest way to go. Not sure if it's removable, but it seems to be bolted on from what I can guess. You could take off the trunk lid lining and check.
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as Snarling said, just vinyl wrap it. That little piece isn't worth the trouble and effort to take off and paint, risking creasing or snapping the piece on removal.
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We can order the piece in black by the dealer here in Europe.
The basic C-Class here in Europe (called Classic) have this trim in black.
But i think vinyl wrap is cheaper and much easier that replace the trim
The basic C-Class here in Europe (called Classic) have this trim in black.
But i think vinyl wrap is cheaper and much easier that replace the trim
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Will this work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-x-...#ht_1607wt_786
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-x-...#ht_1607wt_786
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Trim Brite works great
http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-OUT-TAPE.../dp/B00029XD62
http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-OUT-TAPE.../dp/B00029XD62
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Thanks, Kenc, but probably not. I don't want to start going down the CF route. I actually had my CF Euroteck diffuser painted Palladium. I did find Downshift Graphics and they said they would look into matching Palladium for vinyl. I will try to do the trunklid chrome bar and work on my original Sport grille, now that I have a C63 style black grille in stalled.
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Trim Brite works great
http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-OUT-TAPE.../dp/B00029XD62
http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-OUT-TAPE.../dp/B00029XD62
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Well that's why I HAD bought it originally...I applied it to the chrome strips while they were still on the grill and it looked great...but when I pulled the chrome off to wrap them I realized that the horizontal bars were smooth and finished so I just left them like that. But it does work well for the grill, window trim and that trim over the license plate
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Well that's why I HAD bought it originally...I applied it to the chrome strips while they were still on the grill and it looked great...but when I pulled the chrome off to wrap them I realized that the horizontal bars were smooth and finished so I just left them like that. But it does work well for the grill, window trim and that trim over the license plate
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'09 C300 4Matic Sport
To wrap the chrome strip above the license plate? Just a blade to cut the tape. You can put the vinyl on while the chrome strip is still on the car
The grill? You'll need a flat screwdriver or something similar to remove the chrome strips from the grill (they were just held on w/ double sided tape)...or you can just lay the tape over them while they are still on the grill (you might get some peeling around the edges doing it this way though because the tape won't go all the way around). My grill is an aftermarket grill I got from EBay...not sure what's involved in taking the chrome strips of an OEM grill.
The grill? You'll need a flat screwdriver or something similar to remove the chrome strips from the grill (they were just held on w/ double sided tape)...or you can just lay the tape over them while they are still on the grill (you might get some peeling around the edges doing it this way though because the tape won't go all the way around). My grill is an aftermarket grill I got from EBay...not sure what's involved in taking the chrome strips of an OEM grill.
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i had mine painted flat black it was a b**** trying to get the trunk apart wish i could go back and do the tape...ill post pics soon ....i also have the benz star flat black that was easier then getting the trunk apart
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HHmmm .. looks like a pretty simple mod and will look great getting rid of the chrome strip back there 
?? I found the below and was wondering if it was worth the price ??? TIA
http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4188
?? I found the below and was wondering if it was worth the price ??? TIAhttp://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4188
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'09 C300 4Matic Sport
HHmmm .. looks like a pretty simple mod and will look great getting rid of the chrome strip back there ?? I found the below and was wondering if it was worth the price ??? TIA
http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4188
?? I found the below and was wondering if it was worth the price ??? TIAhttp://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4188
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HHmmm .. looks like a pretty simple mod and will look great getting rid of the chrome strip back there ?? I found the below and was wondering if it was worth the price ??? TIA
http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4188
?? I found the below and was wondering if it was worth the price ??? TIAhttp://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4188
Try this instead: http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/
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Trim Brite works great
http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-OUT-TAPE.../dp/B00029XD62
http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-OUT-TAPE.../dp/B00029XD62
