Smoked or Clear side marker?
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2008 c300 4matic sport
Smoked or Clear side marker?
I have a White C300 4Matic, I will be installing a CF trunk spoiler, strip tinting my tail lights, so now i'm thinking should I go for the Smoked side marker to go with those or just a Clear side marker. any suggestions?
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white is the only color I think u can go clear with, it looks good. Any other color I prefer color match to the car, i think white looks good color matched too, more aggressive. Check out mixedfruits pics of his color match white, i like it
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thnx guys~
im also thinking of wrapping my front grill with either 3M black matte vinly film or 3M carbon fiber vinly film. Votes? =P
and maybe the diffuser with the 3M carbon fiber vinly film, not so sure about the diffuser tho =S
im also thinking of wrapping my front grill with either 3M black matte vinly film or 3M carbon fiber vinly film. Votes? =P
and maybe the diffuser with the 3M carbon fiber vinly film, not so sure about the diffuser tho =S
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if you're good with wrapping go for it. Another way to do it is to plasti-dip like some of the other forum members have done. I'm having the dilemma for the markers myself. Its between clear smoked or color match. Got a 2011 with factory black housing so clear looks weird with it.
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I'm having the same dilemma.... my C is palladium silver and i've had it less than a week. I've looked for pics to get ideas but didn't find many Cs with smoked or clear side markers in palladium silver.
I ordered a pair of smoked lenses with the silver bulbs that illuminate orange from eBay. I plan to tint the windows, tint the tails and install the 2010+ W204 side mirrors which have a smoked look to the lens so I think the smoked side markers will look good... eventually.
But, I am having mixed feelings because until those mods are complete I feel that the clear would look better with the stock headlamps and mirrors.
I don't want to go painted because I work on a Military Installation and the MPs, whether at the gate or on partrol, are relentless.
Ahh... so many important decisions. I guess i'll just have to get on the mods ASAP
Oh, to the OP... I think the clear lens looks the best on White, especially if you are going for a clean look. I think the smoke will be nearly as noticeable as the orange.
I ordered a pair of smoked lenses with the silver bulbs that illuminate orange from eBay. I plan to tint the windows, tint the tails and install the 2010+ W204 side mirrors which have a smoked look to the lens so I think the smoked side markers will look good... eventually.
But, I am having mixed feelings because until those mods are complete I feel that the clear would look better with the stock headlamps and mirrors.
I don't want to go painted because I work on a Military Installation and the MPs, whether at the gate or on partrol, are relentless.
Ahh... so many important decisions. I guess i'll just have to get on the mods ASAP
Oh, to the OP... I think the clear lens looks the best on White, especially if you are going for a clean look. I think the smoke will be nearly as noticeable as the orange.
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icic thnx for all the suggestions =D
for palladium silver, ive seen many in light smoked side markers, i think they just bought the clear one and put a light gray vinly film over it? not sure
for palladium silver, ive seen many in light smoked side markers, i think they just bought the clear one and put a light gray vinly film over it? not sure
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Are side markers MANDATORY in all states? My white 2010 C300 doesn't have them as they are not required. Looks nice. Is there a flat white translucent marker that lies flush with the wheel flare available?
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I'm having the same dilemma.... my C is palladium silver and i've had it less than a week. I've looked for pics to get ideas but didn't find many Cs with smoked or clear side markers in palladium silver.
I ordered a pair of smoked lenses with the silver bulbs that illuminate orange from eBay. I plan to tint the windows, tint the tails and install the 2010+ W204 side mirrors which have a smoked look to the lens so I think the smoked side markers will look good... eventually.
I ordered a pair of smoked lenses with the silver bulbs that illuminate orange from eBay. I plan to tint the windows, tint the tails and install the 2010+ W204 side mirrors which have a smoked look to the lens so I think the smoked side markers will look good... eventually.
