Chrome ‘claws’ and side fins R230 SL facelift

[IanBR]

Help required - I’ve recently joined the forum having purchased an R230 2008 350 facelift model and I’m unable to find out if it’s possible to replace the horizontal fin on the side grilles in the front wing and the bonnet grille ‘claws’ with chrome or ali looking ones . They seem to be common on the pre facelift but not on mine and I do like the look of them . I’ve also got a slightly damaged inner door handle trim which needs replacing and I’ve seen some cars with these in aluminium / chrome too , mine are silver to match the rest of the car .

Can anyone advise if these can be bought / replaced?

Thanks in advance …..

 

[oldguy57]

Help required - I’ve recently joined the forum having purchased an R230 2008 350 facelift model and I’m unable to find out if it’s possible to replace the horizontal fin on the side grilles in the front wing and the bonnet grille ‘claws’ with chrome or ali looking ones . They seem to be common on the pre facelift but not on mine and I do like the look of them . I’ve also got a slightly damaged inner door handle trim which needs replacing and I’ve seen some cars with these in aluminium / chrome too , mine are silver to match the rest of the car .

Can anyone advise if these can be bought / replaced?

Thanks in advance …..

Have you asked at your local MB dealer?

 

[IanBR]

Have you asked at your local MB dealer?

Yes that’s my next port of call but I was wondering if there is anything “aftermarket” that owners might recommend.