MBWorld.org Forums

W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Concensus on best way to black out grill?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 12-12-2011, 08:51 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
johnso26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2006 E55
Concensus on best way to black out grill?
Buy a knockoff grill that's already black (flat?) on eBay?

Have a stock piece painted with factory paint? I have access to a good paint guy.

Some sort rattle can solution?

I'm curious what looks best in person. My E55 is black btw.
johnso26 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-12-2011, 08:59 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
djrabbi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NOMAD
Posts: 7,649
Received 55 Likes on 46 Posts
CLS550 4Matic, C43, E350, ML350
buy it off ebay!
djrabbi is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-12-2011, 09:47 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
stevieg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
2007 E63 AMG, 1991 NSX, 2007 Corvette
I got lucky and my performance shop outsources paint and body work to a specialized shop that works on high end exotics. They took my E63 grille and sanded it down and painted it to match the paint so it blended more than offsetting the texture like going with a matte finish.
Grille looks awesome. Same guy also blacked out the foglight covers.
Also removed the MB badge on grille so only the flat badge shows on the hood. Very clean look.
Good luck with your project.
stevieg is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-12-2011, 10:40 PM
  #4  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
AKnight55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NH
Posts: 6,752
Received 92 Likes on 72 Posts
2012 C63 BS & 2014 E63 Estate & 2008 CLK63 BS
No need to buy a new one.. Just paint it yourself or get someone to do it for you.
AKnight55 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-12-2011, 10:56 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
mchapparone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Huracan. S63. CL63. E55.
Never had a chip in any of mine and they've been speed tested up to 170mph. Get the right body shop to take care of it for you and you'll be set. I have a shop so life is good for me!

Last edited by mchapparone; 12-12-2011 at 10:59 PM.
mchapparone is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-12-2011, 11:22 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
MrKool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
mchapparone, what did you use (how did you) blacked out the chrome strips on the front bumper?
MrKool is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-13-2011, 07:46 AM
  #7  
Super Member
 
Jimshorts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wherever isn't gonna get me hit
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
'05 SL65, '13 FX4 Eco
Go with Plasti Dip its 6 bucks at home depot. If you dont want the flat look you can also get the glossifier to go on it.
Jimshorts is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 12-13-2011, 08:47 AM
  #8  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
johnso26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2006 E55
Now that I think about it, I don't think I want it to be the only flat thing on my otherwise shiney black car. I guess I'll have my paint guy do it.
johnso26 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-13-2011, 08:52 AM
  #9  
MBWorld God!

 
hyperion667's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: on my way
Posts: 30,672
Received 3,404 Likes on 2,847 Posts
2012 CLS63

had mine painted, but there are a few chips already........might just use a sharpie! LOL
hyperion667 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-13-2011, 09:32 AM
  #10  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
novae500's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 3,182
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 13 Posts
W211
I paid $80 iicr for a bodyshop to paint mine. You could probably get away with rattle can and clear coat it!
novae500 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-13-2011, 09:35 AM
  #11  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
AKnight55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NH
Posts: 6,752
Received 92 Likes on 72 Posts
2012 C63 BS & 2014 E63 Estate & 2008 CLK63 BS
https://mbworld.org/forums/exterior-...ml#post4959005
AKnight55 is offline  
Reply Like
Tags
Back to Subforum
W211 AMG
View Next Unread
How to turn on DYNO MODE.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Concensus on best way to black out grill?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:16 AM.