C-Class (W204) 2008 - 2014: C180K, C200K, C230, C280, C300, C350, C200CDI, C220CDI, C320CDI

Side markers?

Old Jun 3, 2017 | 11:05 PM
  #1  
Mgloznao's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio
2011 C300 Sport 3.0L V6
Side markers?

Okay I've tried the search bar and really couldn't find a definite answer so I'll just ask this question real quick. I plan to get gunmetal rims eventually and I have a tenorite gray sedan. What color side markers look best. I want opinions so does clear or smoked look the best with those colors or should I just buy vinyl wrap and color match and just be prepared to get it taken off when it comes to inspection? Help would be great! Thanks!
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 08:13 AM
  #2  
superangrypenguin's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,404
Likes: 262
From: Canada
A car
I saw an Audi A8 documentary thing last night. Apparently in the US, the sidemarker has to be yellow. I'm not sure if the presenter was 100% right but thought that was worth mentioning, at least from a legal perspective.
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 04:50 PM
  #3  
Adi-Benz's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 4,761
Likes: 566
From: Milwaukee, WI
2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
sidemarkers for the front have to be orange, the rear red.

and it is illegal to change them

but unless you live in california no one gives a sh*t.

I would try plasti dip smoke over them.
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 05:29 PM
  #4  
97 GSX 97's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 536
Likes: 41
From: Perkasie, PA
2014 C300 Sport
Why not try to vinyl wrap them color matched to your car? I wrapped mine in gloss black, and it is almost like they aren't even there.
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 09:16 PM
  #5  
Mgloznao's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio
2011 C300 Sport 3.0L V6
Originally Posted by 97 GSX 97
Why not try to vinyl wrap them color matched to your car? I wrapped mine in gloss black, and it is almost like they aren't even there.
I just don't know where I can get the vinyl wrap from that'll be a good color match... Any suggestions?
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 09:37 PM
  #6  
CGC's Avatar
CGC
Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 133
Likes: 8
From: Stanwood WA
2009 C350
Clear lens with amber led's look good. Vinyl wrap would just cancel having them wouldn't it?
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 09:48 PM
  #7  
Bahnstormer's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,358
Likes: 297
From: South Florida
2010 E63 AMG, 2003 E500
Here's clear Depo lenses with amber chrome 194 wedge bulbs on my Tectite Grey W211.

Side markers?-img_0163_zpsymivarif.jpg
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 11:24 PM
  #8  
97 GSX 97's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 536
Likes: 41
From: Perkasie, PA
2014 C300 Sport
Originally Posted by CGC
Clear lens with amber led's look good. Vinyl wrap would just cancel having them wouldn't it?
Google vinyl shops in your area. I have like 4 in a 15 minute drive. They all carry samples you can hold next to the car. It's simple.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 11:41 PM
  #9  
raymond g-'s Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,939
Likes: 178
From: Seattle WA
99 E320
i changed amber side markers on my 210 to clear/fresnel and replaced the
halogen bulb with an amber bulb. the turn signal within my headlight is typically
amber but I replaced them with silver/mirrored coated which lights up amber.
this eliminates the egg yolk look inside the headlight housing.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2017 | 12:50 PM
  #10  
Adi-Benz's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 4,761
Likes: 566
From: Milwaukee, WI
2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
I have white so mines a bit harder to do than black...I had some extra plasti dip laying around so I gave it a shot...will make a "build thread" even though I have like 0 mods, it will be more of a discussion thread for me and I will post pics and see what people say. Its not a 100% color match obv.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2017 | 01:30 PM
  #11  
97 GSX 97's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 536
Likes: 41
From: Perkasie, PA
2014 C300 Sport
Originally Posted by Adi-Benz
I have white so mines a bit harder to do than black...I had some extra plasti dip laying around so I gave it a shot...will make a "build thread" even though I have like 0 mods, it will be more of a discussion thread for me and I will post pics and see what people say. Its not a 100% color match obv.
My problem with the dip was it doesn't typically show evenly with the light on at night. The vinyl is a nice even light release. Also the vinyl was only $5 and 30 minutes.
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2017 | 05:24 PM
  #12  
Adi-Benz's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 4,761
Likes: 566
From: Milwaukee, WI
2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
My light output is pretty even, will post pics eventually in the thread. Still idk how i feel with superwhite on it. Cleaner than orange though!
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:54 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE