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Hmmm this website says the 1080 is 9 years outdoor and 30 years indoor
http://www.metrorestyling.com/Search....asp?Cat=12926
http://www.metrorestyling.com/Search....asp?Cat=12926
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whatever you feel comfortable buying. I purchased it from carbonfiber gear because they looked real legit where as stickercity sounded like I would get some cheap material so its whatever you prefer. 9 years is a long time if you decide to keep the car that long.
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Valib's interior wrap looks great. I am wondering if the 1080 film as featured in the OP's first post would look too shiny and "fake" or cheezy in the interior... IT would however end my debate on a CF roof or a gloss black roof wrap. It seems to incorporate both.
Has anyone tried to wrap the OEM diffuser?
Has anyone tried to wrap the OEM diffuser?
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Valib's interior wrap looks great. I am wondering if the 1080 film as featured in the OP's first post would look too shiny and "fake" or cheezy in the interior... IT would however end my debate on a CF roof or a gloss black roof wrap. It seems to incorporate both.
Has anyone tried to wrap the OEM diffuser?
Has anyone tried to wrap the OEM diffuser?
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Lamin-X "Tint" color on the headlights and foglights. My signature I played with the original image and darkened it a bit. However, in real life it doesn't look too far off. But my sig makes it look more like the gunsmoke color. I didn't go for that though as I thought it would impede my light output too much, whereas, with the tint color I don't notice it. Besides, my 55w HID DDM shine right through.
I figured it was a good compromise to the blacked out housing look since my car is leased. If I buy it I will probably paint it. In which case it would look like my sister's 2011 c on the right in my sig.
I figured it was a good compromise to the blacked out housing look since my car is leased. If I buy it I will probably paint it. In which case it would look like my sister's 2011 c on the right in my sig.
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Lamin-X "Tint" color on the headlights and foglights. My signature I played with the original image and darkened it a bit. However, in real life it doesn't look too far off. But my sig makes it look more like the gunsmoke color. I didn't go for that though as I thought it would impede my light output too much, whereas, with the tint color I don't notice it. Besides, my 55w HID DDM shine right through.
I figured it was a good compromise to the blacked out housing look since my car is leased. If I buy it I will probably paint it. In which case it would look like my sister's 2011 c on the right in my sig.
I figured it was a good compromise to the blacked out housing look since my car is leased. If I buy it I will probably paint it. In which case it would look like my sister's 2011 c on the right in my sig.
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I don't have HID fogs, but I think I will get them. I have 55w GP thunders 8000k tinted halogen, crap light output, but its really only for the look. However, the halogen bulbs run too hot and my films are browning and burning. I am going to see if they will warranty them and then I will install 8000k 35w HID (as they will run cooler and hopefully not burn the film). What I find funny is that my 55w HID don't burn the film in my headlights. Perhaps because there is a lens between the outside glass and the bulb, or because it is further away, or both. Does anyone have experience on HID in the fogs with Lamin-x and if they cause browning/burning?
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Yeah, you really have to read the instructions, and I am a bit upset that they didn't make it more clear. They told you to make sure you spritz the inside of the film and the glass before you apply it. But they don't tell you to wet the outside. It would have made it much easier, and the water does no harm. The film breathes, and can wisk away water, IMO much better than the bubbles. I would try to contact them to see if they will refund you or send another for free. I didn't really use a hairdryer or heat gun, I just left them in the sun, I guess it would have made the install a bit easier to use one...
I don't have HID fogs, but I think I will get them. I have 55w GP thunders 8000k tinted halogen, crap light output, but its really only for the look. However, the halogen bulbs run too hot and my films are browning and burning. I am going to see if they will warranty them and then I will install 8000k 35w HID (as they will run cooler and hopefully not burn the film). What I find funny is that my 55w HID don't burn the film in my headlights. Perhaps because there is a lens between the outside glass and the bulb, or because it is further away, or both. Does anyone have experience on HID in the fogs with Lamin-x and if they cause browning/burning?
I don't have HID fogs, but I think I will get them. I have 55w GP thunders 8000k tinted halogen, crap light output, but its really only for the look. However, the halogen bulbs run too hot and my films are browning and burning. I am going to see if they will warranty them and then I will install 8000k 35w HID (as they will run cooler and hopefully not burn the film). What I find funny is that my 55w HID don't burn the film in my headlights. Perhaps because there is a lens between the outside glass and the bulb, or because it is further away, or both. Does anyone have experience on HID in the fogs with Lamin-x and if they cause browning/burning?
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I just received my roll of 3M Scotchprint 1080 film. Nice! I also received my sample pack from 3M. The pictures don't do it justice. I am amazed how realistic the brushed metal films look. WOW!
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Pretty cool. I would love to see the black carbon fiber on some interior/exterior parts on the car. Please keep us posted!
@ Valib24: I was afraid to install HID myself at first, but after doing it, it really is very easy. Especially on the fogs. In fact, there is a DIY step by step procedure in the DIY collection stickied thread. Also, HID's actually run cooler than halogen bulbs. Which would explain why my 55w HID didn't burn my Lamin-X films but my halogen bulbs did. When you consider that you can get 35w ones that are brighter than 55w halogens, that would even futher reduce the heat.
@ Valib24: I was afraid to install HID myself at first, but after doing it, it really is very easy. Especially on the fogs. In fact, there is a DIY step by step procedure in the DIY collection stickied thread. Also, HID's actually run cooler than halogen bulbs. Which would explain why my 55w HID didn't burn my Lamin-X films but my halogen bulbs did. When you consider that you can get 35w ones that are brighter than 55w halogens, that would even futher reduce the heat.
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Pretty cool. I would love to see the black carbon fiber on some interior/exterior parts on the car. Please keep us posted!
@ Valib24: I was afraid to install HID myself at first, but after doing it, it really is very easy. Especially on the fogs. In fact, there is a DIY step by step procedure in the DIY collection stickied thread. Also, HID's actually run cooler than halogen bulbs. Which would explain why my 55w HID didn't burn my Lamin-X films but my halogen bulbs did. When you consider that you can get 35w ones that are brighter than 55w halogens, that would even futher reduce the heat.
@ Valib24: I was afraid to install HID myself at first, but after doing it, it really is very easy. Especially on the fogs. In fact, there is a DIY step by step procedure in the DIY collection stickied thread. Also, HID's actually run cooler than halogen bulbs. Which would explain why my 55w HID didn't burn my Lamin-X films but my halogen bulbs did. When you consider that you can get 35w ones that are brighter than 55w halogens, that would even futher reduce the heat.
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thank you. The reason I did it is because when I had everything going in the same direction, it looked a little off so I thought to make it noticeable, I changed the direction. Looks ok to me.
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Looks good! I am glad you didn't wrap the immediate shifter surround and left that aluminum. I was thinking of doing the same thing and I was wondering how it would look. It looks pretty good.
Is it possible that you can take a picture of the dashboard from the back seat looking forward for a "far away" shot, perhaps when you do the doors.
As far as his shifter knob, Mercedes now makes the leather covered ones OEM. You can get them at parts.com, or I am sure third-party vendors will carry them for cheaper too. They come in I think 2 colors (tan/brown, and gray/black).
Is it possible that you can take a picture of the dashboard from the back seat looking forward for a "far away" shot, perhaps when you do the doors.
As far as his shifter knob, Mercedes now makes the leather covered ones OEM. You can get them at parts.com, or I am sure third-party vendors will carry them for cheaper too. They come in I think 2 colors (tan/brown, and gray/black).
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!! I really gotta get this done on our C .... i am so bored with the aluminum trimming 
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Thanks! The shift knob is the one that came with the car. Its a C63. Ill get some more pics as soon as I get a chance. The car is still garaged till the streets clear up from all the melting snow/salt.
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