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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Front Grille Rust
Sorry if this is a re-post but I need some suggestions. I am starting to build some rust on my front grille. Its 1998 E320. I am uploading some pics. Any help would be nice.
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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This chrome frame does'nt looks OEM at all. Looks like chinese manufacturing cause the oem chrome is sooo smooth. And yours looks like sanded with a sandpaper :S

Replace it with a oem one/used oem

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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Thanks, yea something didn't feel right. Appreciate the help. I bought an OEM one today.

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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Congrats man!

i'm sure your car looks lot better after replace it

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Did you think about plasti- dipping them or something more interesting? How much did you get your replacement grille for?
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