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Old 08-23-2005, 01:42 PM
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Problem: All three sections of my lower grill on my SLK are peeling. I don't want to repaint them or replace them with the MB standard. I want to make the front end look lighter and different from the rest of the SLK's.

Does anyone know of a website, vendor or fabricator that makes or sells a 1/2 inch mesh grill that could replace the 3 piece OEM lower grills? And no, galvanized chicken wire wasn't considered... ;o)

I've check several magazines, online stores, ebay and an authorized Lorinser dealer and it seems no one make anything like this for the SLK's. Any recommendations are appreciated!!! Thanks!

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Old 08-24-2005, 09:54 AM
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I am about to purchase some stainless welded wire with a 10mm square hole.
I am hoping to put it behind the lower centre section.

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Old 09-12-2005, 08:08 AM
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I wanted the same thing and found the perfect replacement at work one day. I looked up and saw 1/2 inch grille covering the flourescent light fixtures. You can get the stuff at Lowes in white or chrome for just a few dollars and have enough left over to replace it 4 or 5 times if necessary. I bought white, painted it black and installed it in a couple of hours. The most time-consuming part is snipping it down to size, but a little patience prevails. I have put about 6 or 7k on the car since installing and have had no chips or breaks. I used a little of that 3M double-sided tape to install. It is removable but can handle my agressive driving just fine.
 
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Old 09-13-2005, 07:55 AM
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I wanted the same thing and found the perfect replacement at work one day. I looked up and saw 1/2 inch grille covering the flourescent light fixtures. You can get the stuff at Lowes in white or chrome for just a few dollars and have enough left over to replace it 4 or 5 times if necessary. I bought white, painted it black and installed it in a couple of hours. The most time-consuming part is snipping it down to size, but a little patience prevails. I have put about 6 or 7k on the car since installing and have had no chips or breaks. I used a little of that 3M double-sided tape to install. It is removable but can handle my agressive driving just fine.
Have you got a Photo to post??

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Old 11-11-2005, 01:55 AM
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I found this online looking for grill and they do custom also.
http://www.racemeshgrilles.com/
 
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