Avantgarde grille assembly vs Standard Grille???
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Avantgarde grille assembly vs Standard Grille???
Hey guys I just picked up a black 2005 E55 and looking to buy an extra grille and paint it black. Want to keep the original one in just in case. I've been searching the forums and looking on Ebay and other sites.
What's the difference between the Avantgarde grille and standard aftermarket grille sold on Ebay? Do they look different?
Here's some links:
http://www.cscarparts.com/shop/produ...irectoryId=792
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Should I paint the grille black or matte finish? Suggestions?
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What's the difference between the Avantgarde grille and standard aftermarket grille sold on Ebay? Do they look different?
Here's some links:
http://www.cscarparts.com/shop/produ...irectoryId=792
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Should I paint the grille black or matte finish? Suggestions?
Thanks
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Looks the same to me but I couldn't tell you for sure. Matte black is what I prefer but gloss looks good as well. If you peel the chrome off of the grille before you paint, it won't chip as easily.
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If you do it properly, it won't chip. You must sand it with 400-600 grit sand paper to the point where it's 100% dull ( absolutely no chrome parts ) and then use adhesive promotion and then paint it black with many coats ( 3-4 ). I've done this on many cars and have yet to see one chip.
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E55 oem grille has 5 ribs. the ones you posted have 4. I like the black look. I did some research and it seems if you get a auto paint shop to paint it then the result are better against rock chips. I think the auto paint shop will bake the paint on.
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Thanks for the responses guys. It looks like I'm going to order the one from Ebay and have it painted at a shop. Still trying to decide between flat black and colour matching it to the car.
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OP - here's a shot of my color matched 4 ribbed grill if you need something to reference against the matte...
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Weird, I never noticed there was a 4 rib and 5 rib version? I like the 4 rib better too. What cars/years received the 4 rib vs. the 5 rib?
--I don't know that the matte is played out, it just looks odd when you see a matte grille surrounded by gloss paint. IMO the gloss grille flows with the rest of the gloss paint giving a more OEM look.
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Weird, I never noticed there was a 4 rib and 5 rib version? I like the 4 rib better too. What cars/years received the 4 rib vs. the 5 rib?
Beautiful Estate by the way!!!!!
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2006 E55 AMG --old cars -- E39 M5, 2.7tt Audi S4, E36 M3 **Ducati 996, 748
i scratched my OEM -- I think i will need to paint it glossy black now -- thanks to this thread --- my white pano will look even nicer
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Lol, I plan to be the first white E63 front with the grille done right in black.
My 55 black grille is already sold to member nanayaw6 and I'm dreading Monday because I have to put my chrome one back on until the 63 front goes on in a couple weeks.
My 55 black grille is already sold to member nanayaw6 and I'm dreading Monday because I have to put my chrome one back on until the 63 front goes on in a couple weeks.
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I got mine by accident on ebay from someone who was selling a grill from his 320. I believe all AMG's come with a 5 rib (my original unpainted grill is 5 ribs) and non AMGs came with 4. Once I received mine and noticed it was 4 v. 5 I ended up liking it better and had it painted (still have the stock 5 rib in my garage).
Beautiful Estate by the way!!!!!
Beautiful Estate by the way!!!!!
Maybe the Avantgarde grill and the AMG would look hot!
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Just checked the wifes E500 and it has a 5 rib grill. I don't see any 4 rib grills except the Avantgarde grill from the Netherlands. I did find the AMG emblem like FASN8N has on his wagon ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Maybe the Avantgarde grill and the AMG would look hot!
Maybe the Avantgarde grill and the AMG would look hot!