c63AMGee

I just fell out of my chair while on a call with my local dealer and thought I would share with you all.

I am about to pull the trigger on a 507 that has been fully debadged, including the removal of the 507 striping on the sides. After salivating over pictures of the 507 for the past year, I've grown to really like the decals and think it sets the car off nicely from the rest. Anyway, called the dealer to get a quote on replacing the decals and I was quoted...$1,135 PER STRIPE!!!! Unreal!!!!

Now that I am back up in my chair, I see replica decals all over ebay for anywhere between $30-70, but I am concerned that they aren't identical to the OEM stripes. Does anyone know if these ebay decals are the same? Anyone seen the quality in person? Thanks!

IBowlC63AMG

they look the same to me i have a set ill gladly let go!! never been used or taken out the package... there yours if u want them!

ZephyrAMG

Are yours the aftermarket ones? Any pics? Thinking about taking them...

IBowlC63AMG

Yeah i brought off someone i forgot... i can take pics later tonight... they are still in the bubble wrap and rolled how they came.. all i did was take them out the box.... ill take some pics tonight and post them in this thread and you let me know... want me to take them out the packaging so u can them fully??

ZephyrAMG

No no I don't mean to trouble you. Thanks though...Just a quick snap shot so I can see. Are they aftermarket or OEM?

simandang

The one on ebay are just as good as oem. I have seen ebay cla45 edition 1 compare to OEM looks exactly the same.

Same sellers sell the 507 edition ones they all look good.

IBowlC63AMG

agreed!!

IBowlC63AMG

its no trouble at all... and they're aftermarket def!.. Cant see myself spending a lil over a grand for stripes that can go to something else lol the stripes do add 20+ hp jk

c63AMGee

Thanks for the fast replies guys. This community is awesome!

simandang

I think the stripes look good on any C63 and is a nice mod to do for a while and take off that makes a big difference but costs little $

pbaylog

I am missing the top pinstripe over the driver's side door. Didn't even notice it for a couple months. I've seen the repros, and would go that way, see what they look like, or....for my need, just get a pinstripe painted.

I would also think that any reputable body shop/modification shop could come up with a nice solution, unless you're looking for a bone stock match.

BTW, I'll be at LabelExpo here in Chicago the next three days and will talk to some converters and get their advice.

pbaylog

c32_amg_79

Saw this pic on the Facebook MBTrueNorth page. I believe the member purchased these from eBay.

XZACM102

I was thinking about it as well recently. Doesn't OEM PN# A204 989 0085 contain both right and left side ? Price through online parts it's around $800..still expensive

XZACM102

These guys are from Germany, looks like OEM replica to me for $52
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-C63-AMG-Decal-Sticker-SET/151995112774?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D32b03a80744f46bf86de69f20787f25d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D151995063284

604 C63

I got almost an exact 50/50 split on my poll as to whether I should keep or not.
It sounds dumb, but I have kept them simply cos I can only take them off once.
I can always do it later, but if I do it then regret it......

XZACM102

I just saw your thread, I think your C63 looks great with the stripes so you have there one more vote from me to definitely keep it ! :-)

604 C63

Thanks! It does break up that expanse of white a bit.....

1REDC63

I think member anatoli can get them made to exact specs
he made a thread about it
Different color options too

c63AMGee

Ah! I must have missed the thread while searching. I'll try to find again. Thanks for the heads up!

IBowlC63AMG

Morning Gents, i dropped the ball i forgot to take the pics... i got home late took the stripes out to get ready to take the pics and got sidetracked and fell asleep... I'll leave the office today around 5 so ill be able to do this today.. my apologies

patrickkc

I have a few of these decals around if anybody is interested.

I have the CLA, 507, W205 Edition 1 , and the red mirror stripes as well.

*edit, forgot to mention these are aftermarket, but high quality vinyl

c63AMGee

Interested in the 507 stripes. Never heard back from IBowl above. PM me. Thanks!

ZephyrAMG

I am please let me know!

patrickkc

pm replied / sent