Guys, just caught on to this thread. Ton of good info. I just went to 55tech site to check out the grill for distronic which is what I have. It says there are no instructions included which is odd but is there a video or text walk through on the disassembley and reassembly process?

 

Thanks Airmousam

 

Anyone tried plasti-dip their grill?

 

Did you end up trying it?

 

i have tried this , id say for what plasti dip costs it does its job pretty good , satisfied , just put more layers and maybe that specia glossy spray they have for it.

 

is your grill done in plasti dip? and if it this was it hard to do and time it took.
i am trying to get my hands on black grill like oem - best would be black chrome - there are few on ebay but cost is $500, plus shipping to canada. if any one has one or knows of one for sale i would be interested - thanks

 

i dont remember exactly how much time it took , but id say appr. around 2 hours (including disassembly) and glossifier layers too.
you can have it painted i believe , should be way cheaper than 5 bills

 

Oh man, so many sexy rides! I need help choosing a grill for my car.
On a gun metal grey, pano roof, tinted windows, what do u think between these two. *Note the second one is gloss black and not matte black.

http://www.55tech.com/collections/w2...n-style-grille

or

http://www.55tech.com/collections/w2...e-glossy-black

All opinions welcomed!!! I'm a newbie and excited here lol share in my joy my ppl!

 

There are pics of this grill on a black w212...wondering how it looks on a silver w212.

 

Hi,

My w212 with black grill. Works fine with distronic.

//Ville

 

Here is mine with thin outer chrome frame.

 

Anyone here have pics with the 55 tech special edition grill?

 

Three pics of plasti dip on my e550 - 2010

over all visual mods -

- grill, badges - black plasti dipped with gloss
- side markers changed to tinted
- led bulbs for back licence plate

 

I hate to dig up an old thread - especially without a picture. Maybe I'll add one

Anyway, bought the wife a 2013 E350 and she prefers the grille on the 14+ and I confidently told her I could get her something close. Ordered one from an ebay seller where it's claimed to fit. Looks like it should, but it's "flatter" and the lover "V" isn't quite as pronounced. Did he ship me the wrong model, or is a 2013 slightly different? It's really hard to tell from all the pics.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!

 

Coupe or Sedan?

 

Your car is Coupe or Sedan?

 

Sedan. I know there is a difference between those, but not sure what it is. Perhaps he sent me a grille for the wrong model?

 

So you did not install it yet?


You need to put it in place all the way to see the fit.

 

That's as far as it'll fit. The tabs at the bottom don't reach the bumper. They come up about 1/2" short. The "posts" on the side sit in place properly. If I try to line up the bottom first, it's clear that the "posts" would be lower than their "seat" and the angles look off.
I could try forcing it, but the tabs would likely snap and it still wouldn't fit. The seller asked if I had received a rubber trim piece - which I didn't - but I'm not going to fill a gap with rubber if the tabs aren't able to hold the darn thing in place.
Unfortunately I assumed that the more expensive of the ebay units would be better

 

This is my grill






I have also Plasti dipped all my grilles with success, it is very easy and lasts for a loooong time also.
Make sure you spray on thin layers eash time and let it dry well.
Spray on at least 5 layers for best result.
I know there is some other plasti dips from other manufacturers( Dont use it) only plast dip works!!!!

My previous car with dipped grille

 

[QUOTE=sentralfyr;6775519]This is my grill

Damn I love your wagon!! if only it came in a 550 biturbo I would have been all over it! Anyways which grill is that? ebay special from china or someone else?
if ebay can you link the seller?

 

[QUOTE=BlownS4;6775843]Thanks alot BlownS4
I also would like an 550 Biturbo, but i have to be satisfied with my tuned 250 cdi

I bought it from here http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-W21...-/151211661611
Feels a little cheap but with some PlastiDip, it feel alot better

 

I'm getting tired of the look. Looking into a one fin grille with DTR star but they don't exist. Only the 2 fin DTR ones off 55 tech are available. SMH

 

 

Had this on for the last few years. Got bored and went back to the OEM.


Much cleaner look in my opinion.