Finally, pics of my Black Series!

rage2 · 09-08-2010, 12:04 AM

Since getting the car, it's either been in the shop getting stuff done to it, or I've been out of town. Today's the first day I was actually home where I got a chance to take some pics of her. I think I've only driven it 3 full days since I got it, which is kinda depressing.

So far, I've got the factory iPod, Bluetooth, Full 3M, and spacers installed. The 3M is a new clear Matte product, and has basically converted the Obsidian Black paint to a Satin black. Side by side, it's almost identical to the Designo Magno Night Black color, except much easier to maintain. In fact, the Designo Magno (Matte) cars use the same stuff for 3M protection, as normal 3M gives it it's gloss back. Like any Matte car, it's next to impossible to photograph properly. I'll have to get a professional shoot done when the car's ready.

Here's the transformation as it happened:

And here she is in daylight:

And in the dark:

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lewisracing · 09-08-2010, 12:44 AM

holy crap, love it! can you PM me the cost if you dont mind?

LZH · 09-08-2010, 01:00 AM

Wow....car looks sick. I love the contrasting chrome...don't do anything else to it!!!

rage2 · 09-08-2010, 01:30 AM

Thanks! I did this same theme on my C63 last year (except with the older matte vinyl), and the chrome and non matte accents makes the car stand out a little more. The all black theme is too gangsta or drug dealer for me haha.

The paint protection job costs anywhere from 4000-6000 depending on the material as well as installer rates. I got a much better deal since I'm a long time customer. There's currently 2 films available to do this. Premier makes one and have installers all over the US.

http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/japa...tin-guard.html

The other option (what I went with) is the Xpel product, which I believe is a little bit cheaper.

http://xpel.com/products/stealth_film.asp

thebishman · 09-08-2010, 09:07 AM

Car looks awesome. Love the matt.

Bish

soldier2304 · 09-08-2010, 10:25 AM

*drools* That is absolutely sick!

forhamilton · 09-08-2010, 10:09 PM

Love it

jbenz2001 · 09-08-2010, 10:45 PM

Beautiful car!is the car matte black or is it the 3m that makes it look that way?

DFW01E55 · 09-08-2010, 11:46 PM

That's a good look rage.

NORCAL///AMG · 09-08-2010, 11:48 PM

SEXY

ml3504me · 09-09-2010, 01:57 AM

I am confused.

How does it clean up? Are there any areas of dirt under the film? I imagine that would be not good... Does it tear or chip easily?

I can't believe the look, its in between matte and gloss. Matte is too matte and gloss is too gloss. It looks great in the pics, I need to see that in person!

lowpost · 09-09-2010, 02:44 AM

That is sick

Mantooth · 09-09-2010, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbenz2001

Beautiful car!is the car matte black or is it the 3m that makes it look that way?

The car is black. It has a protective film covering the car that dulls the color, therefore appearing matte black...from what I've gathered.

Love it!

rage2 · 09-09-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbenz2001

Beautiful car!is the car matte black or is it the 3m that makes it look that way?

It's the 3M that makes it look that way. The original color is Obsidian Black Metallic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ml3504me

I am confused.

How does it clean up? Are there any areas of dirt under the film? I imagine that would be not good... Does it tear or chip easily?

I can't believe the look, its in between matte and gloss. Matte is too matte and gloss is too gloss. It looks great in the pics, I need to see that in person!

Washing the car is even easier than with paint. Pressure wash, air dry 80%, wipe residual water with a damp cloth.

The film covers the paint and protects the paint, exactly like 3M. It's the same thickness at 8mils, unlike the vinyl matte product which is only 2mils thick and tear very easily (My C63 needs to be redone after 1 winter because of it).

If you want to see it in person, find a Designo Magno Night Black color car. It's very very close to that color.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtecsti

The car is black. It has a protective film covering the car that dulls the color, therefore appearing matte black...from what I've gathered.

Love it!

Correct!

BenzoBoi · 09-10-2010, 04:28 PM

Car looks stunning!

rage2 · 09-12-2010, 11:11 PM

Comparison picture of my C63 (Matte Black Vinyl) vs the CLK63 BS (Clear Matte Film over Obsidian Black):

Alexbenz · 09-13-2010, 01:23 AM

speechless

rage2 · 09-13-2010, 11:32 AM

One more from my friend's camera phone. Shows the difference better in this picture. It's really tough to capture in pictures unfortunately, in person it's a huge huge difference.

tgoss · 09-13-2010, 03:48 PM

Absolutely stunner. I would love to do this with my silver E55.

mellowyellow · 09-13-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage2

Comparison picture of my C63 (Matte Black Vinyl) vs the CLK63 BS (Clear Matte Film over Obsidian Black):

Nice AMG stable - the matte on black looks sweet... I think I like the film better!

forhamilton · 09-13-2010, 09:49 PM

Ok I know it's rude to ask, but how much was the wrap?

mchapparone · 09-14-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forhamilton

Ok I know it's rude to ask, but how much was the wrap?

I'm also curious because if I pick one up I'm changing the color to something other than what was offered by the factory (I'm addicted to grey so I'd want to do some sort of flint grey wrap

)

PM us if you don't want to post publicly please.

SMP · 09-14-2010, 07:04 PM

You guys must have missed post #4 ...... he already posted the price

nlpamg · 09-16-2010, 02:49 PM

that looks fantastic! love it!

Rashman · 09-16-2010, 04:40 PM

As mentioned, it looks awesome.

The shot from the rear at the gas station/ store looks properly mean!

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LZH Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,739 Drives: CLK 63 Black Series, 2009 S550, 2011 Range Rover Supercharged, BMW F800 GS Anniv Edition	Wow....car looks sick. I love the contrasting chrome...don't do anything else to it!!!

09-08-2010, 01:30 AM	#4
rage2 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Montana/Alberta Posts: 684 Drives: C63 AMG, CLK63 Black Series	Thanks! I did this same theme on my C63 last year (except with the older matte vinyl), and the chrome and non matte accents makes the car stand out a little more. The all black theme is too gangsta or drug dealer for me haha. The paint protection job costs anywhere from 4000-6000 depending on the material as well as installer rates. I got a much better deal since I'm a long time customer. There's currently 2 films available to do this. Premier makes one and have installers all over the US. http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/japa...tin-guard.html The other option (what I went with) is the Xpel product, which I believe is a little bit cheaper. http://xpel.com/products/stealth_film.asp

09-08-2010, 09:07 AM	#5
thebishman Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 395 Drives: '10 R8 V10; '10 S4; '08 GL 320 CDI; '12 Jeep GC Overland	Car looks awesome. Love the matt. Bish

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forhamilton Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 182 Drives: Public Transportation	Love it

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jbenz2001 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: springfield,mass Posts: 610 Drives: 2001 clk 320	Beautiful car!is the car matte black or is it the 3m that makes it look that way?

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DFW01E55 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,442 Drives: CLK Black Series	That's a good look rage.

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NORCAL///AMG Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 269 Drives: E CLASS	SEXY

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ml3504me Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 181 Drives: 2008 Ml350	I am confused. How does it clean up? Are there any areas of dirt under the film? I imagine that would be not good... Does it tear or chip easily? I can't believe the look, its in between matte and gloss. Matte is too matte and gloss is too gloss. It looks great in the pics, I need to see that in person!

09-12-2010, 11:11 PM	#16
rage2 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Montana/Alberta Posts: 684 Drives: C63 AMG, CLK63 Black Series	Comparison picture of my C63 (Matte Black Vinyl) vs the CLK63 BS (Clear Matte Film over Obsidian Black):

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rage2 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Montana/Alberta Posts: 684 Drives: C63 AMG, CLK63 Black Series	One more from my friend's camera phone. Shows the difference better in this picture. It's really tough to capture in pictures unfortunately, in person it's a huge huge difference.

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forhamilton Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 182 Drives: Public Transportation	Ok I know it's rude to ask, but how much was the wrap?

09-14-2010, 07:04 PM	#23
SMP Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 910 Drives: CLK63 BLACK SERIES	You guys must have missed post #4 ...... he already posted the price

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