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UPDATE: INSTALLED GLOSS BLACK STAR SEE PHOTOS BELOW:

Hi guys. So I am trying to switch out the front grille Star from chrome to a gloss black star I bought online. Does anyone know how to take it off successfully? Thank You!!

Bob Z.

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This is what the ebay seller told me, the one I bought mine from: "Front radiator grill emblem is with clips, it requires to be very gentle to not damage the radiator grill"

Needless to say I have not tried it yet since I don't have my G! If you look at the back of the Star though you will see the prongs that hold it in so I would suggest using a thin screwdriver to push one on at a time but gently pulling, and maybe wedge something in to hold it out as you go around. Otherwise I think you have to remove the grill and remove it from the inside by doing releasing the tabs and pushing it out.

abhatti55

Did this today. Blue painters tape to protect edges. Use sharp metal hook and pry star out carefully working your way around.

Bob Z.

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Metal hook? I cannot picture what you used or how - similar to what I explained?

abhatti55

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...SABEgI4i_D_BwE

Bob Z.

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Thanks, I can see how those will work and it reminds me of the dental tool I have that I can try when the time comes.

2820G63

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update! got around to switching out the front star. took 5 mins used a flimsy gift card to slide underneath the chrome star and pulled it towards me and the old one popped right off. popped on the new one quickly too. see pics:

2820G63

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just saw this now! Thank You and yeah it was super easy.

Bob Z.

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Looks much better, and easier than I thought! The rear one is held on with 3M tape from what the seller told me...

2820G63

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correct. The 3m one in the back holds well!

Bob Z.

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Did you do the rear one? If I assume you removed the chrome one? I read elsewhere that someone put it over the top but I think it would stick out too much that way.

2820G63

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yes removed the old one with a heat gun. New one went on perfectly.

Bob Z.

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Perfect, I wish I was ready to put mine on, along with the rest of the stuff I am accumulating!

hjsyyc

Is that the OEM chrome grill or did you black out the grill as well? I just got my 2020 G63 with night pack, everything is black except for the chrome grill and star. Looks good man!

2820G63

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mines the stock grille. it looks good! imo its not a normal chrome I think its like a black chrome.

hjsyyc

Is that the OEM chrome grill or did you black out the grill as well? I just got my 2020 G63 with night pack, everything is black except for the chrome grill and star. Looks good man!

abhatti55

Did you remove the small AMG logo on the right side of grill?

drew138

Looks great. Can you show the back of the silver one so we can see the clip locations?

MG5

Looks good!

in regards to the grill, has anyone swapped this for a black one?

From what I understand you need to take the front bumper off to access the grill.

would love to hear if anyone has done this...

Bob Z.

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Should be the same as the Black one, right?

2820G63

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correct same as the black.

Bob Z.

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Here is a pic of the back of a Black one, which is the same as the Silver one:

2820G63

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thabks bobs! Yup that’s it.

Bob Z.

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You have been quiet...working on anything new on your G?!

2820G63

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hi bob! I know. I’ve been crazy swamped with work. Haven’t done anything yet. Waiting on my rims. Delayed because of this damn virus!