Frank's Obsidian Obsession - AMG
09-19-2004, 05:03 PM
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06 E55 current, M5 Sold, C32 Sold, 330xi Sold
I was going to do this a while back but my paint guy backed out on me... how much should i expect to pay if I just go up to the shop and ask them to do it?
09-19-2004, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vimzin
I was going to do this a while back but my paint guy backed out on me... how much should i expect to pay if I just go up to the shop and ask them to do it?
09-20-2004, 03:05 PM
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2002 c32
Dammmmit...!
Every time I convince myself Silver was the right choice, someone shows me why I love black cars (went through a period that all cars in the family were black, save and except a red one)!
Frank, it looks FABULOUS! Btw, I recall one of the earlier black c32 owners who "taped" their grill with special auto vinyl black out tape. This way he would replace whatever areas became abused. I actually did my grill, temporarily, in black electrical tape, BUT it looked like KAKA with the silver.
When I was considering my c32, one of my other choices was black, to which I was also going to black out the grille & "gun-metal" colour the badges so they could be 'quietly' seen.
ENJOY, it's your KAR!
Frank, it looks FABULOUS! Btw, I recall one of the earlier black c32 owners who "taped" their grill with special auto vinyl black out tape. This way he would replace whatever areas became abused. I actually did my grill, temporarily, in black electrical tape, BUT it looked like KAKA with the silver.
When I was considering my c32, one of my other choices was black, to which I was also going to black out the grille & "gun-metal" colour the badges so they could be 'quietly' seen.
ENJOY, it's your KAR!
09-20-2004, 06:23 PM
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lol, I love black, but it has it's drawbacks. The swirls are easier to see, waterspot are easier to see, stone chips are easier to see, and i die a little every time i see some new scar on the car.
09-20-2004, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
Frank
A brave move that seems come out alright. Congrats.
Would you consider to paint the wheels to black too?
Would you consider to put a big CLK star onto the grill?
So exciting to know...
cnt
A brave move that seems come out alright. Congrats.
Would you consider to paint the wheels to black too?
Would you consider to put a big CLK star onto the grill?
So exciting to know...
cnt
no really into the big star on the grille cuz i think they look better with the coupe.
ac556f, that's one hot E55!!
09-20-2004, 06:36 PM
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Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket grill, without the big tri-star in the front, that doesn't have the chrome on it? Everyone is telling me that the paint will chip off super easily because the chrome can't be roughed enough to hold the paint. Most shops have just flat out refused to do it or won't guarantee their work.
09-20-2004, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rguy
Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket grill, without the big tri-star in the front, that doesn't have the chrome on it? Everyone is telling me that the paint will chip off super easily because the chrome can't be roughed enough to hold the paint. Most shops have just flat out refused to do it or won't guarantee their work.
02-12-2005, 11:05 PM
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finally got some new pics of the car after i put on the spoiler :y
just recently added the spoiler. took some quick pics today w/o the tripod before the sunset. only few came out decent. enjoy all comments are welcome.
all comments are welcome.
02-13-2005, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
it is the replica amg spoiler from formymercedes.com 
02-13-2005, 03:51 AM
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background looks familiar...were you at that one park across from "The Country" off Grand?? looks very clean (spoiler)
btw, just got back from the Ciara, Lil Jon, and Luda concert...it was dope!!!
btw, just got back from the Ciara, Lil Jon, and Luda concert...it was dope!!!
02-13-2005, 04:41 AM
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You my friend know how to make replicas look good!
very nice! now C55s dont have much to make them look distinctive with all the other people gettin C55 spoilers! 
very nice! now C55s dont have much to make them look distinctive with all the other people gettin C55 spoilers!
02-13-2005, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by xxbenzc230kxx
hey frank... how the quality of the spoiler? looks real good... how much did it it cost total with painted
02-13-2005, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DbleNckel
background looks familiar...were you at that one park across from "The Country" off Grand?? looks very clean (spoiler)
btw, just got back from the Ciara, Lil Jon, and Luda concert...it was dope!!!
btw, just got back from the Ciara, Lil Jon, and Luda concert...it was dope!!!
02-13-2005, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
You my friend know how to make replicas look good! very nice! now C55s dont have much to make them look distinctive with all the other people gettin C55 spoilers!
very nice! now C55s dont have much to make them look distinctive with all the other people gettin C55 spoilers!
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
You my friend know how to make replicas look good! very nice! now C55s dont have much to make them look distinctive with all the other people gettin C55 spoilers!
very nice! now C55s dont have much to make them look distinctive with all the other people gettin C55 spoilers! 
