OFFICIAL W219 CLS AMG Picture Thread (2004-2010)
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C63 Coupe
Contemplating wrapping mine, what did this cost you? How difficult is it wash/cleaning.
I bought a car months back that had been plasti-dipped(the whole thing, black sprayed white dip), in theory seems like a good & harmless idea but what a fkn pain in the *** that was! Ill suggest to anyone even remotely consider dipping a vehicle DONT DO IT!!!!! I tried to wash it once I got it home, did pretty much nothing & car still looked dirty. All the body lines & seams still had dip all over, no possible way to remove it due to 2 reasons. Dip was either sprayed on lightly(thicker its sprayed easier to remove, light coat or overspray is a nightmare) or secondly I just couldn't reach. Some of the rubber was dipped also & spray rubber on rubber, no way you're getting that off. In the long run I had to revert back to the dip & spray black dip over the white dip in the jambs & over the rubber that had white dip on it. Bad, bad, bad idea! Dip is perfect for trim, wheels, emblems but whole effin car…Just Say no to Plasti-dip!!
So yea, curious to see about if a actual wrap is less of a headache then dip.
I bought a car months back that had been plasti-dipped(the whole thing, black sprayed white dip), in theory seems like a good & harmless idea but what a fkn pain in the *** that was! Ill suggest to anyone even remotely consider dipping a vehicle DONT DO IT!!!!! I tried to wash it once I got it home, did pretty much nothing & car still looked dirty. All the body lines & seams still had dip all over, no possible way to remove it due to 2 reasons. Dip was either sprayed on lightly(thicker its sprayed easier to remove, light coat or overspray is a nightmare) or secondly I just couldn't reach. Some of the rubber was dipped also & spray rubber on rubber, no way you're getting that off. In the long run I had to revert back to the dip & spray black dip over the white dip in the jambs & over the rubber that had white dip on it. Bad, bad, bad idea! Dip is perfect for trim, wheels, emblems but whole effin car…Just Say no to Plasti-dip!!
So yea, curious to see about if a actual wrap is less of a headache then dip.
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2006 CLS55 AMG, 2008 G55 AMG, 2010 Audi R8 V10, 2010 Ford Raptor, 2005 Porsche 911, 1966 Chevy II
Contemplating wrapping mine, what did this cost you? How difficult is it wash/cleaning.
I bought a car months back that had been plasti-dipped(the whole thing, black sprayed white dip), in theory seems like a good & harmless idea but what a fkn pain in the *** that was! Ill suggest to anyone even remotely consider dipping a vehicle DONT DO IT!!!!! I tried to wash it once I got it home, did pretty much nothing & car still looked dirty. All the body lines & seams still had dip all over, no possible way to remove it due to 2 reasons. Dip was either sprayed on lightly(thicker its sprayed easier to remove, light coat or overspray is a nightmare) or secondly I just couldn't reach. Some of the rubber was dipped also & spray rubber on rubber, no way you're getting that off. In the long run I had to revert back to the dip & spray black dip over the white dip in the jambs & over the rubber that had white dip on it. Bad, bad, bad idea! Dip is perfect for trim, wheels, emblems but whole effin car…Just Say no to Plasti-dip!!
So yea, curious to see about if a actual wrap is less of a headache then dip.
I bought a car months back that had been plasti-dipped(the whole thing, black sprayed white dip), in theory seems like a good & harmless idea but what a fkn pain in the *** that was! Ill suggest to anyone even remotely consider dipping a vehicle DONT DO IT!!!!! I tried to wash it once I got it home, did pretty much nothing & car still looked dirty. All the body lines & seams still had dip all over, no possible way to remove it due to 2 reasons. Dip was either sprayed on lightly(thicker its sprayed easier to remove, light coat or overspray is a nightmare) or secondly I just couldn't reach. Some of the rubber was dipped also & spray rubber on rubber, no way you're getting that off. In the long run I had to revert back to the dip & spray black dip over the white dip in the jambs & over the rubber that had white dip on it. Bad, bad, bad idea! Dip is perfect for trim, wheels, emblems but whole effin car…Just Say no to Plasti-dip!!
So yea, curious to see about if a actual wrap is less of a headache then dip.
It ran me $1,700 including material. That's the homie hookup and was told it's usually closer to $3k. A lot of it depends on the materials you go with. Some are much more expensive than others. It is guaranteed for 7 years and supposedly holds up fine while washing etc. I haven't washed it yet but I'm not worried about it. Easily wipes clean.
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What are the specs on those wheels?
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From: Englandshire
2013 SL63 AMG
Here is my 2005, W219 CLS55 AMG V8 Kompressor
-Obsidian Black
-Black Leather/Alcantara
-Multi Contour Seats
-18" AMG Style IV Alloys
-Harman Kardon Surround system with iPod controls
-COMAND
Planned Mods: (in no order)
-Facelift 'arrow' style wingmirrors
-OEM Illuminated Sills
-Facelift front Grill
-OEM Rear lip Spoiler
-Facelift rear light clusters
-Rear diffuser - if I can find one that doesnt look like it just glued on/out of place
-Possibly change to 19" AMG alloys...
Interior:
Handbuilt 5.4l V8 Kompressor - 478bhp / 715nm
Carbon Fibre wrap for rear diffuser:
-Obsidian Black
-Black Leather/Alcantara
-Multi Contour Seats
-18" AMG Style IV Alloys
-Harman Kardon Surround system with iPod controls
-COMAND
Planned Mods: (in no order)
-Facelift 'arrow' style wingmirrors
-OEM Illuminated Sills
-Facelift front Grill
-OEM Rear lip Spoiler
-Facelift rear light clusters
-Rear diffuser - if I can find one that doesnt look like it just glued on/out of place
-Possibly change to 19" AMG alloys...
Interior:
Handbuilt 5.4l V8 Kompressor - 478bhp / 715nm
Carbon Fibre wrap for rear diffuser:
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From: Canfield, OH
CLS 55, Audi A7, Range Rover Sport
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Yea I noticed you painted the chrome strip on the trunk black. Im sure the emblems painted black really pulls it all together.
