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Old 01-27-2013, 07:41 PM
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Well I got a C250 in December, and immediately loved it but felt like it need a more personal touch. So 1 hour after I got the car I swapped the grill to the painted grill. Now in just over 1 month with it, I did some other things as seen below, let me know what you think.

Factory Options/Packages:
  • Polar White
  • Premium 1 Package
  • Multimedia Package
  • Rear Deck Lid Spoiler

Mods:
  • Painted Grill - OEM Accessory
  • Tire Valve Stem Covers
  • Plastidip lower front fascia
  • OEM Black Mirror Housings
  • All Weather Floormats - Temporary due to all the rain lately

Stock + Painted Grill:


So far as of 1/27/13:

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That dipped front bumper looks great! White cars can totally pull that off, especially the face lifted w204's! I'd day, get a little tint on the windows, black out that orange reflector, and possibly even vinyl black out the roof. If you're sticking to the laws, I believe most states in the US will not allow dark tints and definitely not the blacked out side markers, but its all up to you. So far, I think it looks good! Have fun with it!

*edit: maybe even plastidip your wheels!?
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nice round of mods!
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Originally Posted by Rodpwnz
That dipped front bumper looks great! White cars can totally pull that off, especially the face lifted w204's! I'd day, get a little tint on the windows, black out that orange reflector, and possibly even vinyl black out the roof. If you're sticking to the laws, I believe most states in the US will not allow dark tints and definitely not the blacked out side markers, but its all up to you. So far, I think it looks good! Have fun with it!

*edit: maybe even plastidip your wheels!?
Thanks! You and I must have the same taste since I am looking to vinyl wrap the roof. As far as reflectors I will probably just leave them since its a short term lease. Wheels I also thought about dipping but maybe in a two tone style.
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Looks nice
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nice round of mods!
Thanks bro!
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Nice job, looks sweet, like the painted grille!
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Nice job, looks sweet, like the painted grille!
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Thanks! You and I must have the same taste since I am looking to vinyl wrap the roof. As far as reflectors I will probably just leave them since its a short term lease. Wheels I also thought about dipping but maybe in a two tone style.



Sounds good! I actually vinyl wrapped my side reflectors. I bought little squares of black vinyl and cut them to just barely wrap over the reflectors . I had to go under the wheel well and get through a few screws. Everything I've done to my car is easily reversible, so I get where you're coming from lol
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Sounds good! I actually vinyl wrapped my side reflectors. I bought little squares of black vinyl and cut them to just barely wrap over the reflectors . I had to go under the wheel well and get through a few screws. Everything I've done to my car is easily reversible, so I get where you're coming from lol
Sounds awesome! Do you think some white plastidip with glossifier would match the Polar/Arctic White?
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Sounds awesome! Do you think some white plastidip with glossifier would match the Polar/Arctic White?
I'm in no way qualified to answer that bud, but you can always email Fonzie, the dipyourcar guy. I'm sure HE would know. But from what I've seen, if you plastidip your reflectors white and then put glossifier, nobody should be able to tell the difference unless they're really looking for it. heck, you may not even need glossfier. Just ask fonzie to be sure lol.
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Originally Posted by Rodpwnz
I'm in no way qualified to answer that bud, but you can always email Fonzie, the dipyourcar guy. I'm sure HE would know. But from what I've seen, if you plastidip your reflectors white and then put glossifier, nobody should be able to tell the difference unless they're really looking for it. heck, you may not even need glossfier. Just ask fonzie to be sure lol.
Thanks Rod, I will probably email him if i'm not too lazy or I may just buy some and try it since it's like $5.
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Well I made another change today with some plastidip :P anyways I painted the area near the LED DRLs to make a "bigger vent" look. Not sure on if it will stay but anyways here is a pic of it.

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Nice mod
Sure makes the ride looks sportier
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Sure makes the ride looks sportier
Thanks! Yeah that's what I wanted and at first I thought it may look a little too ricer but when I'm walking up to it, it's fantastic!
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Too bad my ride is black, can't have the color effect difference like yours
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Too bad my ride is black, can't have the color effect difference like yours
Lol paint those areas white :p
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i wish i could do that!!.....damn white cars lol
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i wish i could do that!!.....damn white cars lol
Lol that's why I love my polar white.
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Well I had it done! On Friday I had my roof vinyl wrapped by the one and only Don Nguyen. Then today I did a quick and basic photoshoot. Here are some of two of my favorites.


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Very nice, I like the roof quite a bit. How much does it cost to get something like that done? And the plasti-dip stuff for the front bumper, what kind of prices are you looking at for that?


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