De-chrome or not to De-chrome, that is the question
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Austin, TX
2008 C350 - MM & PP & 2004 Honda Civic EX
De-chrome or not to De-chrome, that is the question
First Mercedes and so far, so good. I wanted to try a Make I have never had before. Been the BMW (97 530, 95 M3, 2003 330i Perf. Pkg), Lexus (95 & 96 LS400, 2001 LS430, 1998 GS300), Acura (91 Legend) route. I almost bought a Audi A4 (2009), but they thought it was worth gold and I liked the C350 better. Anyway, so I had to immediately de-badge the C350 and am thinking about taking off that chrome strip along the bottom on both sides, how many of you have done it? PICS ? And is it only held on by the double back sticky tape? I need to get those clear markers in the front also.....part # / supplier = ?? And then onto some window tint. And hopefully I can figure out by reading the one post about how to get music into that hard drive.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: New York City
W212 2011 E-350 4Matic
yeah it comes off with dental floss and goo gone 
IMO it looks very round and bare
It works for a C63, having aggressive lines and a wider stance at the side front.
you can get the clear markers on ebay.
I just went with painting them. it is color matched in the day and has an amber glow at night.
sorry about the bad quality of the photo. I only had my iphone
and yes the rims are CG
IMO it looks very round and bare
It works for a C63, having aggressive lines and a wider stance at the side front.
you can get the clear markers on ebay.
I just went with painting them. it is color matched in the day and has an amber glow at night.
sorry about the bad quality of the photo. I only had my iphone
and yes the rims are CG
Last edited by syrAMG; Sep 19, 2008 at 11:57 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,433
Likes: 5
From: SFV CA
2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
Been the BMW (97 530, 95 M3, 2003 330i Perf. Pkg), Lexus (95 & 96 LS400, 2001 LS430, 1998 GS300), Acura (91 Legend) route. I almost bought a Audi A4 (2009),
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,056
Likes: 47
From: Orlando, Florida
E350 Sport/ML350RWD
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 600
Likes: 2
From: Northern California
09' E350 AMG Sport, 09' C300, 03' Honda S2K
Bringing the thread from the dead, why didnt MB put the chrome strip on the C63?, is it because the C63 suppose to be a more sportier look. With the luxury model, it has the chrome strip all around the car, so it looks right, the sport model is only on the side. DId MB just got lazy by not taking it off on the Sport model, or does it looks like it actually belongs there.
Last edited by charliele729; Dec 14, 2009 at 06:22 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,134
Likes: 8
From: Charlotte, NC
2015 BMW M235i 6MT
I'm about to run into this problem also. I plan on getting a C63 style grill and debadging when I get a roof and trunk spoiler. I drive a black C300. Should I take the chrome strips off?
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 600
Likes: 2
From: Northern California
09' E350 AMG Sport, 09' C300, 03' Honda S2K
Your car look good AI, especially with the whole dark rims and all. I guess the question is does the strip looks like it belongs on the car, or someting they just slap on. I still wonder how come they didnt put it on the C63?
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 543
Likes: 0
From: Fort Myers, FL
'09 C300 4Matic Sport
Exactly why I removed the strips on my car. On the Luxury model it seems to "fit" better since the there is the chrome trim along from lower valence on the front and rear bumpers. On the Sport Package the door strips look like a last minute, slapped-on idea IMHO
Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
C200 Kompresssor
First Mercedes and so far, so good. I wanted to try a Make I have never had before. Been the BMW (97 530, 95 M3, 2003 330i Perf. Pkg), Lexus (95 & 96 LS400, 2001 LS430, 1998 GS300), Acura (91 Legend) route. I almost bought a Audi A4 (2009), but they thought it was worth gold and I liked the C350 better. Anyway, so I had to immediately de-badge the C350 and am thinking about taking off that chrome strip along the bottom on both sides, how many of you have done it? PICS ? And is it only held on by the double back sticky tape? I need to get those clear markers in the front also.....part # / supplier = ?? And then onto some window tint. And hopefully I can figure out by reading the one post about how to get music into that hard drive.
De-Chromed.
C63 Wheels.
Smoked Headlights C63.
C63 Grill.
No side markers
70% Tinted.
