87 300E grill paint

They look super Satin Black...

The MB plastic grill inserts were grey from the factory. If you have a dark colored car, spray painting them gloss black is a noticable improvement. Some owners have painted the grills the same body color for an integrated look. Just a few tips if you're going to paint: There's bumper and trip paint that has a flex additive that may resist cracking and chipping better than enamel; you're going to need a couple of cans of paint for just the grill since there's a lot of waste and a lot of surface area to paint; finally, don't forget to paint the hood release tab.

I hadn't gotten to the door handle issue yet, but would think that paint would scratch and/or wear quickly?

Joe