you're right about the amg there seems to be something harsh about the overall effect. might be just the foto but now that's why i want to fool around with the picture first before commiting to the sandblaster. and yes blasting is the only way to clean the chrome good enough to accept paint.

the other foto you posted is puss. there is a white benz just like it here don't remember the handle now. and there is another that looks like the black one he's 420sel. did the sec driving lights to his bumper. he did a good job on them. his is set up like the black except he had 17" wheels.

what i am planning is the 18 x 8.5 not mono but a wheel with a bit more open spoke. i may be wrong but i was going to powder coat the calipers. already have the H&R sport lowering springs. i can powder coat here and i will paint it here also.

the problem i have with the blacked grille on mine is the dark grey just doesn't look good. some how it clashes with the black grille and just makes the grey look dull.

went to the benz org there is a bunch of 126 postings too many for me today so i might get lucky. the other foto you posted is super gives me a good picture of what the finished product will look like.

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Craig

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