Ders

Hey guys,

Just recently purchased the "Brabus" lookalike grille from Ebay for my 2009 C300 Sport. I got it installed very easily. Attached is what it currently looks like.

My problem is that I want it to match the paint with the rest of the car. Here is the original thread that I saw it in. In that thread he said he had it painted Piano Black.

Would you guys recommend trying to plasti dip + clear coat or would it make more sense to take it somewhere and have it painted professionally?

Thanks so much you guys are awesome!

black lavender

Personally, I would go the professionally painted route because of rocks hitting it.
And I don't like messing around with Pastidip.

Ders

That's definitely what I'm leaning towards. I think it would be worth it especially because of potential chips.

cfmistry

I would also have it professionally painted.

Rodpwnz

I agree, professionally done would look best

rookiezxc

Get a quote and if it's too outrageous just for a grill, then try plastidip way first and see how long it would last with it being hit by rocks over time

xjaymzzx

i plasti dipped my grill and it held up fine for a year. you can always redo it in a day once it gets enough rock chips. Much easier/cheaper then having it painted.

You can also use spray wax on it and it'll make Plasti dip look darker/easier to clean.

i never painted my grill, but wouldn't paint chip when hit by rocks (like car paint)??? compared to plasti dip which can be redone fairly easily.

NewtwoMB

If you have it done professionally, make sure that you ask the bodyshop to use 1) the correct plastic primer and 2) a plasticiser or elastifier in the clearcoat (as they would on a bumper). This will ensure that rocks and chips are less of a problem.

Just my 2 cents - was in the automotive paint business all my career.

Ders

Thanks for the info. I'll call around this weekend and start getting quotes. I appreciate it guys!

xjaymzzx

let me know how much the quotes are :]

Ders

Ended up taking it to Maaco on Friday. They quoted me $73. I couldn't pass it up. Will post pictures when I get it back.

xjaymzzx

Ah maaco, as long as you dont paint your car there. Am i right? 😃

aknedude

Plasti dipped mine two weeks ago, took one hour and the result was stunning, took the the chrome star and the middel chrome out before i painted.