Painting lower front spoiler on '96-99 cars...
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Painting lower front spoiler on '96-99 cars...
Has anyone themselves painted the front spoiler on the pre-update cars?
I am considering doing it on mine. Can you go to Mercedes and buy a can of the paint and a can of the clear coat, or must you go to an autobody supply store for the paint? I've painted cars before and am looking for the easiest solution. Is it simple to remove that front spoiler?
Thanx guys for your input...
Looking at this pic the painting would make the front end stand out a little bolder. The caddy has it painted and looks sharp!
I am considering doing it on mine. Can you go to Mercedes and buy a can of the paint and a can of the clear coat, or must you go to an autobody supply store for the paint? I've painted cars before and am looking for the easiest solution. Is it simple to remove that front spoiler?
Thanx guys for your input...
Looking at this pic the painting would make the front end stand out a little bolder. The caddy has it painted and looks sharp!
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i'm sure you can but when i had mine on i had my bodyshop do it for me, shouldn't cost that much, from the pic i think you also paint your door trim, looks like its darker then your paint or it could just be the sun
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yeah after about the fist year I noticed it started chipping, nothing crazy but kind of similar to the chips you get on the front end from driving FAST on the freeway. If the chips bother you they can be covered with touch up but the spot where they are at is almost under the car so most people dont notice them.
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Go for it! I think painting the lower part of all 4 sides makes the car more complete and updated (if you have any paint left, color coding your rubber impact strips works too).
I believe the extent of chipping depends on the type of paint and workmanship. Mine was painted for a year before I got my AMG kit (couldn't stand the black bits) without any noticeable chips on the sides (OK, not much highway either). Mine was done by a bodyshop - I suggest leaving it up to the pro's (have them "bake" the paint to harden it more).
I believe the extent of chipping depends on the type of paint and workmanship. Mine was painted for a year before I got my AMG kit (couldn't stand the black bits) without any noticeable chips on the sides (OK, not much highway either). Mine was done by a bodyshop - I suggest leaving it up to the pro's (have them "bake" the paint to harden it more).
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How much was it to paint guys?
Im putting a set of used front and rear brabus add on lips and Carlsson sideskirts. MY bodyshop wants 400 bucks to fix up a couple of cracks (fiberglass), strip, paint and mount.
Im putting a set of used front and rear brabus add on lips and Carlsson sideskirts. MY bodyshop wants 400 bucks to fix up a couple of cracks (fiberglass), strip, paint and mount.
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So glad you'd finally removed the old sig (the cop car with the flashing lights was pretty cool tho'). Stupid question but can you please tell me how to put a pic at the bottom of the signature? Mnay thanks.
But sorry, can't reply to your question as I'm not in the States.
But sorry, can't reply to your question as I'm not in the States.
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Originally posted by Whitey
So glad you'd finally removed the old sig (the cop car with the flashing lights was pretty cool tho'). Stupid question but can you please tell me how to put a pic at the bottom of the signature? Mnay thanks.
But sorry, can't reply to your question as I'm not in the States.
So glad you'd finally removed the old sig (the cop car with the flashing lights was pretty cool tho'). Stupid question but can you please tell me how to put a pic at the bottom of the signature? Mnay thanks.
But sorry, can't reply to your question as I'm not in the States.
To put a pic in your sig, have the pic hosted somewhere, then just put it between the IMG tag like you would a pic on a post and that's it.
You can set it up in your usercp under 'edit profiles'
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Ah, that's why I can't do it - I don't have the sig I want posted anywhere! Thks all the same.
Mine was painted when I got my ride but as a general rule, its around US$130 per panel (i.e. approx US$500 for all four sides).
Mine was painted when I got my ride
but as a general rule, its around US$130 per panel (i.e. approx US$500 for all four sides).
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Originally posted by The Doctor
How much was it to paint guys?
Im putting a set of used front and rear brabus add on lips and Carlsson sideskirts. MY bodyshop wants 400 bucks to fix up a couple of cracks (fiberglass), strip, paint and mount.
How much was it to paint guys?
Im putting a set of used front and rear brabus add on lips and Carlsson sideskirts. MY bodyshop wants 400 bucks to fix up a couple of cracks (fiberglass), strip, paint and mount.
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One of them is mine as I told him about it before I posted it. Those details are serious, no bs. Please PM me if you're interested. See my thread in the Classified forum for my latest info. and let's see if I can get some real / up to date info. from the challengers...
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Like I said before, I have all of the paperwork from Carlsson backing me up. Tirerack will be in some sh*t if Lightman steps to the plate with the verified info...
and Hotlanta is just fine, BTW...
and Hotlanta is just fine, BTW...
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lightman said something about it being 680, i doubt it, maybe its the lip spolier for the 2000- and up, when i got my bumper , i searched everywhere and i got a bomb deal and it was hooked up and that was 90 months ago, the price has gone up since cause its hard to get....we'll see
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The results are in, here is what Lightman had to say and what my final word is...Check it out!. 
