A snapshot of my car. Nice day today.
04-06-2002, 10:52 PM
#1
Super Member
Thread Starter
A snapshot of my car. Nice day today.
Most of you don't know me. I just got the 02 CLK 430 in September 01 after trading in my 00 SLK 230.
I got the grill painted with urethane flex paint, jet black. The bumper lenses were also painted by the same bodyshop since EvoSport takes forever with their supply. The bumper lenses ended up costing cheaper than how much EvoSport charges.
Anyway, I'm waiting for a few months to change springs, shocks, wheels, and get a tint.
http://home.earthlink.net/~lifeisshort/CLK/grl_0003.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~lifeisshort/CLK/grl_0005.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~lifeisshort/CLK/grl_0009.jpg
I got the grill painted with urethane flex paint, jet black. The bumper lenses were also painted by the same bodyshop since EvoSport takes forever with their supply. The bumper lenses ended up costing cheaper than how much EvoSport charges.
Anyway, I'm waiting for a few months to change springs, shocks, wheels, and get a tint.
http://home.earthlink.net/~lifeisshort/CLK/grl_0003.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~lifeisshort/CLK/grl_0005.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~lifeisshort/CLK/grl_0009.jpg
04-07-2002, 11:01 AM
#7
Super Member
Thread Starter
Thanks guys.
The cost for painting the grill was rougly $140. It is a lot because the bodyshop took their time in sanding it and used good paint. They used flex paint because the grill is ABS plastic (flexible, like urethane on body kits). Price for the two bumper lenses was $25.
As the bodyshop owner explained it to me, just like on urethane body kits, you want to use paint that flexes otherwise it will crack and chip if a rock hits it. Unless if I go through a sandstorm or drive behind a semi, the paint will not chip *as much*. I also made a request of having them primer it black so in case it DOES chip, black primer would show -- not white.
I got an extra grill from someone in San Diego who had his OEM grill sitting around.
BTW I only had him paint the chrome part. It is clipped onto the inner horizontal black strips, which is really the main grill. Painting it was easier than painting the ENTIRE grill -- which wouldn't make sense because the inner horizontals are already jet black.
The cost for painting the grill was rougly $140. It is a lot because the bodyshop took their time in sanding it and used good paint. They used flex paint because the grill is ABS plastic (flexible, like urethane on body kits). Price for the two bumper lenses was $25.
As the bodyshop owner explained it to me, just like on urethane body kits, you want to use paint that flexes otherwise it will crack and chip if a rock hits it. Unless if I go through a sandstorm or drive behind a semi, the paint will not chip *as much*. I also made a request of having them primer it black so in case it DOES chip, black primer would show -- not white.
I got an extra grill from someone in San Diego who had his OEM grill sitting around.
BTW I only had him paint the chrome part. It is clipped onto the inner horizontal black strips, which is really the main grill. Painting it was easier than painting the ENTIRE grill -- which wouldn't make sense because the inner horizontals are already jet black.
Trending Topics
04-08-2002, 01:21 AM
#9
Super Member
Thread Starter
It's the yellow lens for the park light on your bumper.
If you go to evosport.com and go to lighting, you'll know which ones i'm talking about.
If you go to evosport.com and go to lighting, you'll know which ones i'm talking about.
04-08-2002, 02:21 AM
#10
Almost a Member!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
blk 2000 clk430
Hmmm I wonder if the tail light can be painted black and make it a black out tail light??? Since they don't make a black out tail light kit for the CLK anyway.....
04-08-2002, 02:53 AM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There's a place just off La Cienega near Venice, can't remember the name, that will black out your lenses. I talked to a guy at my wheel shop who'd had his CL500's taillights smoked, and they looked awesome. I think they just spray that smoke spray on the reflectors, but I'm not sure. Looked good though.
04-08-2002, 10:52 AM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Center of Universe
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
CLK55, Mini S
uummmm......
Why in the world would you keep the chrome headlight rings? I think it looks silly with the black grill. One of the worst mods I have seen to date.
04-08-2002, 02:23 PM
#16
Super Member
Thread Starter
I'm not after just positive comments. I don't appreciate attacks either. Your last sentence wasn't necessary. Oh well, there will always be ignorant people.
:o
:o
