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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:55 AM
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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?
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 12:11 AM
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 02:51 AM
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Anyone tried plasti-dip their grill?
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Anyone tried plasti-dip their grill?
Did you end up trying it?
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 01:23 PM
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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.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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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
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 11:20 PM
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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
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 06:41 PM
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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

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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!
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 05:45 AM
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I found after market grill that imitates the 2014 amg grill on the 2010 - 2013 model - here is the link and also a pic and was just wondering if anyone had installed it - would like to see pictures - thx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-W21...-/151211661999 and was just wondering if anyone had installed it
There are pics of this grill on a black w212...wondering how it looks on a silver w212.
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 06:20 AM
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My w212 with black grill. Works fine with distronic.

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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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Here is mine with thin outer chrome frame.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Anyone here have pics with the 55 tech special edition grill?
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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Plasti dip grill and badges

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
Attached Thumbnails Mother of All W212 Grills thread...post pics here.-back.jpg   Mother of All W212 Grills thread...post pics here.-img_4147.jpg   Mother of All W212 Grills thread...post pics here.-img_4148.jpg  

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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:04 PM
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Any fitment issues between 2010 and 2013 models?

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!


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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:11 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:14 PM
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Your car is Coupe or Sedan?

Originally Posted by SDR
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!


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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 10:39 AM
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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?
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SDR
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!


So you did not install it yet?


You need to put it in place all the way to see the fit.
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 04:20 PM
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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
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 01:33 PM
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This is my grill
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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
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 06:12 PM
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[QUOTE=sentralfyr;6775519]This is my grill
Mother of All W212 Grills thread...post pics here.-247d40c0-e3a8-40fc-8d1f-60152572af94_zpswdmmxesr.jpg
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?
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sentralfyr
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?
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
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Old Apr 24, 2020 | 08:07 PM
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Plasti Dipped OEM DTR Grille

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
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Old Apr 26, 2020 | 12:07 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2020 | 05:59 PM
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Had this on for the last few years. Got bored and went back to the OEM.


Much cleaner look in my opinion.
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