NorCal124

I got tired of looking at a grey colored grill and decided to paint mines black. Shot 2 coats of flat black paint and one coat of a high temp, flat black paint. Here's the before and after.

Rahulio1989300E

Looks great! Very nice work...

NorCal124

Thanks, although I need Euro headlights reeeeeaally bad.

CDP

Nice job! Looks exactly like mine. Most bang for your buck too.

neanderthal

most excellent.

AMG_Eric

norcal did u read the diy on that one or did u read ashman's? ash has the 411 on how to do the whole grille i just did the inserts like you did.

YNVDIZW124

Good choice on the high temp paint because it prevents the paint from peeling. Looks like you know what your doing.

NorCal124

To be honest there was nothing on TV so I took it apart, washed it, let it dry, and painted it.

CDP

I only used primer and auto spray paint for my grill and I have no peeling or rock chips at all.

Although, I'm tempted to buy another grill and do it all over again but a more "professional" job.

NorCal124

This is only temporary for me. I want to purchase the Avant Garde grille on Ebay for better looks and air flow.

YNVDIZW124

I have a mint grill that i haven't installed because im going to do a 94 facelift as soon as i get some money. I still have the ugly grille on my car and have an extra one im going to mod other than the mint one.

PM ME IF YOU WANT PICTURES.

NorCal124

I hear about these facelifts, what exactly is being done to the car?

CDP

Abraham, post those pictures of that grill. I might take it so I don't have to buy one from the dealer!

I've been meaning to ask you, are you still checking out those junk yards? I could use a new speedometer.

Hell, I might do the facelift as well since I have the 94-95 euro headlights installed on my car.

The facelift is basically a 94-95 style hood. Unlike our hoods and grills which are seperate. The newer models its connected together.

You'll go from this:



To This:

NorCal124

How much does a facelift job run for?

CDP

It can be costly. It all depends on if you go with a OEM hood or a aftermarket. I've seen deals on the aftermarket hoods (made in italy) for about 200-500 primered. Then again, that's not including painting it and the mercedes star (flat badge if you like) and eventually sometimes you'll have to buy the grill itself. Also the heat carpet for the hood too. It can be costly. Me and someone else were going to do it but examined it and realized it would cost too much and I'd rather to other things with the money.

AMG_Eric

a lot. i sold a 94 hood that chris wanted for i think 500 or 700. then you need the grille. you will also need REAR tail lights to match the 94-95 styling if you want to go complete. the wipers were also different. they used long bladed ones. you will HAVE to either buy euro lights or 94 lights which can set you back another 300-500. also dont forget paint. you could be in for say 2500 in a heart beat.

YNVDIZW124

Yeah i know what i need and im working on my front bumper and rear bumpers. It's going to take a year to finish my car but it'll be worth it.

I just saw that it has a broken tab but it would still work.

HERE ARE THE PICS!

NorCal124

For the amount of cash that'll cost, I'd rather just get the avant garde grille.

CDP

hey Ab, that grill is brand new along with the grill inserts?

who here things I should go with a Avantegarde grill? I've been debating for quite some time now. Any suggestions?

perhaps a picture to help you cast your vote. lol

YNVDIZW124

I can get the hood for cheap and everything else except for the front headlights. $2500? i can do it for around $700 - $800.

Hood $250
Wiper deltes $20
Will not use 94 tails will have black/red tails $125
Front headlights $300
Paint not till i finish my bumpers and side skirts.

I like the O.E look but painted black and this was brand new but i put it in storage and got all scratched up (just the metal strips). You have to see it to really know what's up.

NorCal124

Another stupid question: So I can get the Euro healight look from either A) buying it from Ebay or B) getting a 94 or 95 headlight assembly? My next question is does the 94-95 headlight assembly utilize the H3/H4 bulb combination as well?

CDP

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaamn, those are some expensive taillights you're getting. I only paid 60 bucks for mine.

AMG_Eric

chris i am going with this style.
http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/mer...illaccessories



however i want black not carbon fiber. 160 isnt a bad price considering its from beckers.

CDP

You could use a stock 94-95 headlights, but I would recommend to just go with Ebay and order TYC or DEPO Euro Headlights instead since in my opinion. They look better. Also, when you're ready to buy. Let me know and I'll have a good ebay seller ready for you. The 94-95 OEM headlights use 9004 headlights and H3 fogs. While the Euro's will use H4's and H3's.

YNVDIZW124

Im not getting the clear/smoked ones im getting the half black and half red.