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Smoothy smoothy smooth Grille
Topic Started: Mon Apr 9, 2007 10:06 pm (2,421 Views)
Neil
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i like that :D
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another black one :angry: [only joking]
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Matt
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Like it B)

I was looking at my grill and bonnet the other day, thinking hmmm.....I wonder.... :lol:
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that does look pretty damn nice and modern. wonder where you get it from?
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that is the *sickest* 190 grill frame treatment I've ever seen--way better than c-class conversion.
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Neil
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Henger may know whose it is, it's from w201-16v.de
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Looks to be home-made IMO. All the holes and the gap between the bonnet and grill
welded-up and smoothed with filler. Avantgarde grill inset, paintjob et voilą !
I'm sure people like Matt could "easily" pull this one off ! B)
Me, on the other hand ?????? :wacko:
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The most impressive part is how the small 'lip' that is normally around the grille
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Thin layers of fiberglass over the welded-on grille?
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Now that is what you call a grill
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wonder what it would look like with the star on it :)
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wonder what it would look like with the star on it


I couldn't imagine driving a 190 without it...
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taint did similar to his :-
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Its welded up.
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Apr 10 2007, 08:37 AM
that is the *sickest* 190 grill frame treatment I've ever seen--way better than c-class conversion.

I totally agree. I love that its very nicely done.

I've been picturing mine like that for quite a while now. But with a star..

A gleaming brand new star would contrast with some sexy 040 quite nicely.

ps I love the slightly tinted lights too. Bet theres some monster HID's behind that glass. B)
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It's almost to subtle, a bit out of line as well, but quite like it. I think the Gold Merc of Taint's looks better though. First time I've seen that car, looks nice and beefy :)
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That is pretty damn sweet B) But like 190Evoluzione, i couldnt live without the star to guide me <_<

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Apr 10 2007, 09:47 PM
That is pretty damn sweet B)  But like 190Evoluzione, i couldnt live without the star to guide me <_<

Stu

Absolutely the star is a must. I had 3 stolen in the space of a month. Each time I replaced it the next day driving 20 miles to get it lol Whoever was nicking them must have given up lol

cost me £30 quid in replacements though :(

f**king kids :angry:
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i like it
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Love it! I think though a Star standing on his own on the bonnet like the late 90's version would be even cooler.
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how did they mod the lights to be black?
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Nov 3 2007, 06:52 PM
how did they mod the lights to be black?

Looks like they took the lenses off and painted the surrounds black. Obviously not painting the reflectors though as that would just be silly :lol:
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That looks awful!! what a pile of ****! I wonder what other bodges he's done to it. gross.gif puke.gif
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merc190uk
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really !

i'm with the masses on this one, looks smooth and the black shows of the smoothness of it.

would prob look poor in burple :(
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Nov 3 2007, 07:36 PM
That looks awful!! what a pile of ****! I wonder what other bodges he's done to it. gross.gif puke.gif

think theres a detailed post on this car somewhere

you will eat your words if i remember correctly ^^
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at first look I really didn't like it, however, after scrolling back up after a few of the comments it has quickly grown on me. Needs a star though, would be really nice then, especially with a huge engine under the bonnet.....
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nice work, but must have the star
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it looks sweet as, I really like it.
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yep, i like it too, but i think a standard insert painted black with the chrome strips! would look cooler IMO!!!!
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I really like the one in the above picture.
I've got some thinking to do, some many different styles to choose from, ill think ill just colour code is remove the star, and leave the strips chrome and black the insert.
But again that really is lovely.
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The slats are wonky.
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That does look nice, how do i get that on my merc???
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Apr 2 2008, 11:56 PM
That does look nice, how do i get that on my merc???

it involves flux and sparks
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Apr 3 2008, 12:56 AM
That does look nice, how do i get that on my merc???

Basically you weld the hole for the star shut, smooth that off and then weld the grille frame to the bonnet smooth off and respray.
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You make that sound quite easy! lol, i will have another look and see, but i think it does look good in that pic, i wonder if it will suit mine!
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