PAINTED MY ROOF BLACK (pics)
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PAINTED MY ROOF BLACK (pics)
Hi guys, just wanted to share my pics with you. I'm really lovin my new look, but I wanted to hear some honest comments. My painter thought that I was crazy for doing it, but he really liked it when it was done.
to see more pics, go to :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191
to see more pics, go to :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191
Last edited by khelawanb; Mar 2, 2008 at 12:04 PM.
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Hi guys, just wanted to share my pics with you. I'm really lovin my new look, but I wanted to hear some honest comments. My painter thought that I was crazy for doing it, but he really liked it when it was done.
to see more pics, go to :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191
to see more pics, go to :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191
I was thinking of leaving the drip rails white, i notice you painted them as well. did you think that it would mess up the look? I think i'm going to do the grill in the hood as well black, and then do the shark fin to white. im still thinking on it.
Last edited by Jocampo; Mar 2, 2008 at 12:17 PM.
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now that you mention it, black wheels with the black roof would look really good.
I think Jocampo's CLS will look good with the black roof, since he already has black wheels.
I decided to order the drip rails in black (code 040). My painter told me that it would be hard to paint because of the rubber weather strip that's attached to it. Over time the paint might peel. We ordered the new drip rails ($150 each) and they came painted from the factory
I also painted the rear roof spoiler black, and if you take a look at the rear pic you will see that the spoiler connects to the drip rail, so it all flows together.
so if you want you can just paint the roof only for now, and you can upgrade to the black drip rails later on.
I think Jocampo's CLS will look good with the black roof, since he already has black wheels.
I decided to order the drip rails in black (code 040). My painter told me that it would be hard to paint because of the rubber weather strip that's attached to it. Over time the paint might peel. We ordered the new drip rails ($150 each) and they came painted from the factory
I also painted the rear roof spoiler black, and if you take a look at the rear pic you will see that the spoiler connects to the drip rail, so it all flows together.
so if you want you can just paint the roof only for now, and you can upgrade to the black drip rails later on.
Last edited by khelawanb; Mar 2, 2008 at 08:55 PM.
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now that you mention it, black wheels with the black roof would look really good.
I think Jocampo's CLS will look good with the black roof, since he already has black wheels.
I decided to order the drip rails in black (code 040). My painter told me that it would be hard to paint because of the rubber weather strip that's attached to it. Over time the paint might peel. We ordered the new drip rails ($150 each) and they came painted from the factory
I also painted the rear roof spoiler black, and if you take a look at the rear pic you will see that the spoiler connects to the drip rail, so it all flows together.
so if you want you can just paint the roof only for now, and you can upgrade to the black drip rails later on.
I think Jocampo's CLS will look good with the black roof, since he already has black wheels.
I decided to order the drip rails in black (code 040). My painter told me that it would be hard to paint because of the rubber weather strip that's attached to it. Over time the paint might peel. We ordered the new drip rails ($150 each) and they came painted from the factory
I also painted the rear roof spoiler black, and if you take a look at the rear pic you will see that the spoiler connects to the drip rail, so it all flows together.
so if you want you can just paint the roof only for now, and you can upgrade to the black drip rails later on.
have you though about painting your mirrors black to match the black window shape?
you can see more of my car in this thread
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...99#post2686099
thanks
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Hi guys, just wanted to share my pics with you. I'm really lovin my new look, but I wanted to hear some honest comments. My painter thought that I was crazy for doing it, but he really liked it when it was done.
to see more pics, go to :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191
to see more pics, go to :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191
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Whats up joeybenz, I painted the grill black to match the roof and the black inserts in the Lorinser bumper, and I think it looks better that way. I think I might buy the 2009 grill, when it's available.
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What paint code?
Hi guys, just wanted to share my pics with you. I'm really lovin my new look, but I wanted to hear some honest comments. My painter thought that I was crazy for doing it, but he really liked it when it was done.
to see more pics, go to :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191
to see more pics, go to :http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191
Alright Khelawanb...You got my attention. Just tell me what code of black paint that us and I am outa here...you may PM me pls.Nice One...
