Midnight Koop's CL203 (attempted revival thread with updates)
06-06-2011, 07:16 AM
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always wear protection...
proud to say that I put 3M paint protection on myself (with the help of a friend). i figured it would be a good investment since i just got my new bumper and paint done about 3-4 weeks ago. it started off pretty clean, but the lower amg bumper was a pain in the bumper!
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06-21-2011, 09:59 AM
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Nice RACK! hehe... CLS wheels are always lovely. What size tires did you go with? You ever consider painting them bronze or gunmetal? It'll look really nice with your paint color. I say get them done bronze.
06-21-2011, 10:04 AM
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Love the wheels!
BTW, i did the clear bra as well...so much easier if you would have taken the bumper off! How did it come out? i know i couldnt do couple of the curved areas
BTW, i did the clear bra as well...so much easier if you would have taken the bumper off! How did it come out? i know i couldnt do couple of the curved areas
06-21-2011, 10:54 AM
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me too... but i'd rather just paint the orange markers body color and save some $$... i need to get around to buying a spay can from paintchip.com
thanks man... i actually think of your previous setup when i look at my car (fork mount roof rack/fairing + cls wheels). i went with 235's front and 255's rear.
and good lord i think bronze would like sick! i think i'm going to do it. i'll have to re-pay to mount/balance these guys, but it'll be worth it.
powdercoating runs $125/wheel... and that's more than i paid per wheel for these. i'll have to explore some options but damn son... that is a good idea. i might even end up doing the bike racks to match... hmmm
i actually have to re-do the lower part of the amg bumper. the hood and side panels were a breeze. i got ambitious and tried to do one piece for it all, with bumper mounted, and low to the ground. it wasn't a fun day. i'm going to split up the bottom lip bra and redo it. overall, i think it turned out nice... but after i fix the bottom i'll be much happier.
best $80 i ever spent (material cost for 3M clear bra -- discounted from a friend's shop)... however it took like 6 hours to do.
thanks mang!
and good lord i think bronze would like sick! i think i'm going to do it. i'll have to re-pay to mount/balance these guys, but it'll be worth it.
powdercoating runs $125/wheel... and that's more than i paid per wheel for these. i'll have to explore some options but damn son... that is a good idea. i might even end up doing the bike racks to match... hmmm
thanks mang!
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06-21-2011, 10:56 AM
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can range from 100-185.
Heres a link where you can order some for our cars
http://www.clearmask.com/index2.php
Heres a link where you can order some for our cars
http://www.clearmask.com/index2.php
06-21-2011, 11:01 AM
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you can always just buy wheel paint and just remove your wheels, tape up the tires and paint away. You can buy duplicolor bronze wheel paint and buy the wheel clear coat too, cost like 25 for both cans or less. Not powdercoat but works really wheel, plus if you ever get a scratch or nicks you can repaint them but the clear should protect it.
I'll paint my roof rack champagne gold if you paint yours bronze lol.... I think I'll have extra paint after painting my wheels.
I'll paint my roof rack champagne gold if you paint yours bronze lol.... I think I'll have extra paint after painting my wheels.
06-21-2011, 11:04 AM
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you can always just buy wheel paint and just remove your wheels, tape up the tires and paint away. You can buy duplicolor bronze wheel paint and buy the wheel clear coat too, cost like 25 for both cans or less. Not powdercoat but works really wheel, plus if you ever get a scratch or nicks you can repaint them but the clear should protect it.
I'll paint my roof rack champagne gold if you paint yours bronze lol.... I think I'll have extra paint after painting my wheels.
I'll paint my roof rack champagne gold if you paint yours bronze lol.... I think I'll have extra paint after painting my wheels.
if i do that, then i'm going to finally mount my mattig grille too and maybe paint it to match.
when i get back from vacation in august i'll make it my next project.
can range from 100-185.
Heres a link where you can order some for our cars
http://www.clearmask.com/index2.php
Heres a link where you can order some for our cars
http://www.clearmask.com/index2.php
i checked and they only have pre-facelift for the coupes, so i guess i would have been stuck cutting it by hand anyway.
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06-21-2011, 11:13 AM
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i got mine, bra, pre cut...i think it cost me $50 for the full facia..there is a guy on ebay who sells precut ones...i believe the front bumper is 3 pieces...( solar...something his name)
06-21-2011, 11:35 AM
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http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R4...All-Categories
As less as $25 per hood + bumper.....i bought the entire kit, headlights, mirrors hood, sides and front bumper...NuSolis is his selling name...great ebay'er! very good product!
As less as $25 per hood + bumper.....i bought the entire kit, headlights, mirrors hood, sides and front bumper...NuSolis is his selling name...great ebay'er! very good product!
06-21-2011, 11:53 AM
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http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R4...All-Categories
As less as $25 per hood + bumper.....i bought the entire kit, headlights, mirrors hood, sides and front bumper...NuSolis is his selling name...great ebay'er! very good product!
As less as $25 per hood + bumper.....i bought the entire kit, headlights, mirrors hood, sides and front bumper...NuSolis is his selling name...great ebay'er! very good product!
however, is it 3M quality? one of the biggest things i didn't want is to have a film that will yellow after 3-4 years and I know 3M doesn't do this.
i hope you have luck with this brand... it seems pretty legit
06-21-2011, 01:02 PM
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2 years... still clear..it was nice and thick too
06-21-2011, 02:09 PM
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