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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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buy it off ebay!
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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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.
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No need to buy a new one.. Just paint it yourself or get someone to do it for you.
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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!

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mchapparone, what did you use (how did you) blacked out the chrome strips on the front bumper?
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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.
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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.
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I paid $80 iicr for a bodyshop to paint mine. You could probably get away with rattle can and clear coat it!
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