Rattle Can Grill
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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.
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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.
Although, I'm tempted to buy another grill and do it all over again but a more "professional" job.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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Originally Posted by NorCal124
How much does a facelift job run for?
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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!
I just saw that it has a broken tab but it would still work.
HERE ARE THE PICS!
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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
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
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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.
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.
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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?
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
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
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
http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/mer...illaccessories
however i want black not carbon fiber. 160 isnt a bad price considering its from beckers.
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Originally Posted by 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?
The 94-95 OEM headlights use 9004 headlights and H3 fogs. While the Euro's will use H4's and H3's.
