Bought my first AMG, need help on cosmetic mods

Jun 16, 2013 | 03:01 PM

13_mikealpha

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2010 C63 AMG

Bought my first AMG, need help on cosmetic mods

Looking for some advice from the masses on how to go about making some modifications (cosmetic first then performance afterwards) to my C63.
Specifically what should I have someone professionally paint? what should I just go ahead and buy and install? what isnt worth the trouble and I should just leave be?

So this is what I have on my mind so far...

1. Wheels powder coated black
2. Black out badges on the trunk (leaving the side '6.3' intact)
3. Black out all exterior chrome trim (around windows, front grill all black and horizontal piece on trunk)
4. Either buy new ones or have tail lights professionally smoked by someone locally
5. Last, have entire car exterior painted matte black

Again, just looking for anyone's personal take on how to go about this without getting ripped off.
I live in SW Germany right now, so if anyone can recommend a place that does professional work within an hour of Frankfurt, that'd be much appreciated.
Thanks.

Last edited by 13_mikealpha; Jun 16, 2013 at 03:08 PM. Reason: forgot about the front grille

Jun 16, 2013 | 03:20 PM

olszowa12

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From: Gdynia, Poland

'08 C63 Estate

Are you looking for an aftermarket exhaust or a CF steering wheel?
I am located in Europe and have those for sale.
https://mbworld.org/forums/interior-...f-paddles.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/engine-pe...st-europe.html

Are you sure about painting the entire car matte black?
Wrapping it with vinyl would be much easier and cheaper too.

As for blacking out the chromes, they can be wrapped with black vinyl as well. That's how I did mine.

Jun 16, 2013 | 03:29 PM

CoolBDPhenom03

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Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG

If I were you, I'd wrap the car, plastidip or wrap the chrome and badging, and powder coat the wheels. I don't think you should tint the tail lights.

Jun 16, 2013 | 03:38 PM

MercPlease

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Wrap the car in Satin Guard. It'll give you the amazing satin black look (better than matte, IMO), and it's way thicker than normal vinyl so it will also protect the paint. Also take a looking at just covering the taillights in tint, as opposed to painting them. If done properly it can look really good for a fraction of the cost and is reversible. Just don't go too dark.

Jun 16, 2013 | 04:19 PM

13_mikealpha

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Thanks for the info thus far.
Can anyone comment on the pros and cons in reference to Satin Guard vs. the vinyl wrap?

Any difference in life span of either?
As everyone knows, the C63 is a pretty nice car and i'd hate to devalue it or have it look "cheap." Again, i'm new to this matte black look and the best way to achieve it, so just looking for info for now.

Jun 16, 2013 | 04:40 PM

MercPlease

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Originally Posted by 13_mikealpha

Satin Guard is more expensive. More info on it here. Life span is excellent and it's easy to maintain.

Do a quick search for "Satin Guard" and you can find lots of pictures detailing installs on very high end cars. Again, I prefer it because it's satin as opposed to a complete matte or flat look, but it's personal preference. Looks like it is intended to look that way as opposed to a "couldn't afford a clear coat" look.

Last edited by MercPlease; Jun 16, 2013 at 04:42 PM.