Anyone black out there grill on there own?
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2026 AMG GT63 Pro
Yes - sanded down and cleaned the surface of the fins before paint...
Used the highest quality paint I could find and it turned out pretty well - until the rock chips starting setting in...
Wouldn't recommend it unless you buy a grill that is made black
JMO
Used the highest quality paint I could find and it turned out pretty well - until the rock chips starting setting in...
Wouldn't recommend it unless you buy a grill that is made black
JMO
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Black grilles have been discussed many times here. Did you even bother to use the search function? 
Here's a shot of the flat black grille I bought on eBay:
Some guys have tried to contact the eBay seller without success. I'm surprised no other vendor has a similar grille to sell; all of the black ones for the W211 seem to have the CL style emblem in the grille - which IMO looks horribly wrong on a W211.
Here's a shot of the flat black grille I bought on eBay:
Some guys have tried to contact the eBay seller without success. I'm surprised no other vendor has a similar grille to sell; all of the black ones for the W211 seem to have the CL style emblem in the grille - which IMO looks horribly wrong on a W211.
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'13 GT-R AMS Alpha 9+, CLA45, E55
I don't care if I pay the ludacris amount and it's the only one... I'm so in love with the look that Taso got with 3M diNoc vinyl.
Hopefully it's fitment and quality is flawless and will spark a group buy to manufacture them
Should be ready in late April.
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I had mine sanded (chrome removed) and painted. 3M makes a clear film for it to protect against rock chips (totally necessary). A+.
I'm def interested in the Carbon one, sign me up... if it resembles the factory style (same # of slots). I have seen a carbon one on here somewhere, but there were less # of slots and I think it made it look cheapo. (personal preference)
I'm def interested in the Carbon one, sign me up... if it resembles the factory style (same # of slots). I have seen a carbon one on here somewhere, but there were less # of slots and I think it made it look cheapo. (personal preference)
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'13 GT-R AMS Alpha 9+, CLA45, E55
I had mine sanded (chrome removed) and painted. 3M makes a clear film for it to protect against rock chips (totally necessary). A+.
I'm def interested in the Carbon one, sign me up... if it resembles the factory style (same # of slots). I have seen a carbon one on here somewhere, but there were less # of slots and I think it made it look cheapo. (personal preference)
I'm def interested in the Carbon one, sign me up... if it resembles the factory style (same # of slots). I have seen a carbon one on here somewhere, but there were less # of slots and I think it made it look cheapo. (personal preference)
Again I'm being told April, so we'll see.
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E55 w/ goods, Z32 Project underway
If you going to do it, do it right. take it down, primer, base, and clear, to avoid any rock chips. I am actually going to paint my grill silver one of these days along with the exterior chrome.
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I am actually doing it right now. I have peeled all of the chrome off with a razor and my fingernails. Sucked but I think it will be worth it. I then sanded it and washed it. Right now I am waiting for the last coat of primer to dry before I paint it. Hopefully it lasts. 
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I am actually doing it right now. I have peeled all of the chrome off with a razor and my fingernails. Sucked but I think it will be worth it. I then sanded it and washed it. Right now I am waiting for the last coat of primer to dry before I paint it. Hopefully it lasts.
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e55
i painted mine the other day just make sure u paint at least 6 coats on it .. mine came out fine and looks good , also painted the hood emblem black too .. gives the car a mean look from the front
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Whatever we're tuning!
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e55
i was going for the hoopty look lol thought it might make u wanna look more .. not much going on here another day gone by ... read about wise6's car he ran his and couldnt trap over 113 with stage 2 evo package ... he has all cats and everything else
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E55 AMG
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Black color E55 will look very nice with blacked Grill.
What about Pewter ? anybody has done with pewter with picture ?
I have the Pano-roof but not sure wiill look good with black grill.
What about Pewter ? anybody has done with pewter with picture ?
I have the Pano-roof but not sure wiill look good with black grill.
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From: Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
E55, 911 Carrera, CLK350 Cab, Expedition - kid mover & huntin' truck
I just bought a silver 06 and the PO had a black grill for it as well as the chrome one. I like the black grill on a black car but not sure on the lighter colors unless it's tied in w/ other trim items like wheels, badges, etc. So I might be putting the black one on ebay.....
