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2013 C204
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I am hoping to clear some of the clutter on the forum about the various threads posting pictures. It would be best to get them all consolidated into one thread to help prevent unique threads from getting bumped, and allowing a thread FILLED with pictures of C204's (C-Class coupes) for everyone to reference, allowing simplicity:
Hopefully we can get a moderator to sticky this thread so that it will stay up top. I will also soon be creating a DIY thread which will reference and comprise of all the various DIY for the C204 (present and future).
Without further delay, here are a few quick iPhone shots, with high-quality ones to follow later once I pick up my C204.
Here is mine, will be putting tints and rims once I receive delivery:
It is Arctic White with Almond Interior, I will upload with professional quality images once I actually get it. Exterior wise it also has the lighting package, here is a pic of that up-close:
This is my brother's car. It is Diamond White Metallic with black interior and has the 18" twin 5-spoke AMG wheel upgrade, but no lighting package:
The color is beautiful. During the day you don't notice too much of a difference besides for sparkles or "diamonds in the paint" when compared to arctic. But at sunset and night-time this color REALLY stands out, it looks much creamier. I will get be taking better pictures with the DSLR and next to my arctic white when I pick it up for comparison. But here is a quick iPhone night time shot vs my 2009 c300 4matic artic white:
Lastly, just out of curiousity, here is my current w204 before reverted it to stock. I will be re-using these rims and possibly grille and painted tail-light trim if they look good and fit...
Front:
Back:
That's all I have for now. Pics of both coupes during the day Exterior & Interior with DSLR to follow.
EDIT:
Also, because tons of people on this forum were asking about the 8000k vs 5000k LEDs for AZN optics and the color difference, here are a few comparison pics.
In the Eyelids are 8000k, and sidemarker is 5000k:
8000k is a true "blue" 5000k is a PURE white with a hint/tinge of blue. I would recommend the 5000k to everyone, as the 8000k can be a bit "ricey".
Hopefully we can get a moderator to sticky this thread so that it will stay up top. I will also soon be creating a DIY thread which will reference and comprise of all the various DIY for the C204 (present and future).
Without further delay, here are a few quick iPhone shots, with high-quality ones to follow later once I pick up my C204.
Here is mine, will be putting tints and rims once I receive delivery:
It is Arctic White with Almond Interior, I will upload with professional quality images once I actually get it. Exterior wise it also has the lighting package, here is a pic of that up-close:
This is my brother's car. It is Diamond White Metallic with black interior and has the 18" twin 5-spoke AMG wheel upgrade, but no lighting package:
The color is beautiful. During the day you don't notice too much of a difference besides for sparkles or "diamonds in the paint" when compared to arctic. But at sunset and night-time this color REALLY stands out, it looks much creamier. I will get be taking better pictures with the DSLR and next to my arctic white when I pick it up for comparison. But here is a quick iPhone night time shot vs my 2009 c300 4matic artic white:
Lastly, just out of curiousity, here is my current w204 before reverted it to stock. I will be re-using these rims and possibly grille and painted tail-light trim if they look good and fit...
Front:
Back:
That's all I have for now. Pics of both coupes during the day Exterior & Interior with DSLR to follow.
EDIT:
Also, because tons of people on this forum were asking about the 8000k vs 5000k LEDs for AZN optics and the color difference, here are a few comparison pics.
In the Eyelids are 8000k, and sidemarker is 5000k:
8000k is a true "blue" 5000k is a PURE white with a hint/tinge of blue. I would recommend the 5000k to everyone, as the 8000k can be a bit "ricey".
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Blackout lower middle portion of bumper:
I used Plasti-dip so I can peel it off if I don't like it. Also, they have a Plasti-dip glossifier now so that you dont' need to settle with the matte look of plasti-dip, you can make it glossier. I just did this quick to see if I would like it. I do, but I need to do it better (the edges are a bit messy).
So this is 3 coats of black plasti-dip and 1 coat of glossifier. The more glossifier coats, the glossier it gets.
I used Plasti-dip so I can peel it off if I don't like it. Also, they have a Plasti-dip glossifier now so that you dont' need to settle with the matte look of plasti-dip, you can make it glossier. I just did this quick to see if I would like it. I do, but I need to do it better (the edges are a bit messy).
So this is 3 coats of black plasti-dip and 1 coat of glossifier. The more glossifier coats, the glossier it gets.
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Blackout lower middle portion of bumper:
I used Plasti-dip so I can peel it off if I don't like it. Also, they have a Plasti-dip glossifier now so that you dont' need to settle with the matte look of plasti-dip, you can make it glossier. I just did this quick to see if I would like it. I do, but I need to do it better (the edges are a bit messy).
So this is 3 coats of black plasti-dip and 1 coat of glossifier. The more glossifier coats, the glossier it gets.
I used Plasti-dip so I can peel it off if I don't like it. Also, they have a Plasti-dip glossifier now so that you dont' need to settle with the matte look of plasti-dip, you can make it glossier. I just did this quick to see if I would like it. I do, but I need to do it better (the edges are a bit messy).
So this is 3 coats of black plasti-dip and 1 coat of glossifier. The more glossifier coats, the glossier it gets.
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The blackout looks great, everyone should do it considering how nice it looks and it is a super cheap mod. Makes the front look much more agressive. I actually wish that the front was more agressive the way the C63 one is, so this actually bridges the gap between the two. 
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. The grille was the old aftermarket grille I bought off an eBay supplier for my 2009 c300 sedan. It was called an "SL style" grille. However, if I were you, I would opt for the "c63 coupe" styled grille.
*NOTE* that a grille made to fit a C63 will not fit a c250/350, instead you must find a C63 replica or "styled" grille that is made to fit a c250/350. And if the grille is not specific for the new coupes and are for the pre-facelift models, they will still fit and secure using the side knobs and bottom tabs, but the center t-bar won't secure or fit, so it is not a 100% fitment perfect match.
*NOTE* that a grille made to fit a C63 will not fit a c250/350, instead you must find a C63 replica or "styled" grille that is made to fit a c250/350. And if the grille is not specific for the new coupes and are for the pre-facelift models, they will still fit and secure using the side knobs and bottom tabs, but the center t-bar won't secure or fit, so it is not a 100% fitment perfect match.
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try more like 1800-2200 per month on a lease. AMG's have **** for residual and money factor. The car stickers for probably close to 100K. I loaded non black series can run upwards of 80k and lease in the 1000-1500 range
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IF you want a black series, you're better off buying it. IF you look at the CLK black series, they still having amazingly high resale values that are close to their original sticker.
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plastidip is super easy to peel off. Here is a video of me peeling the plastidip off my wheels on my old 5 series. I had a hard time with one hand, and it was a thinner coat that I originally planned. but also another one of peeling an entire car...
