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I finally picked up a 2010 e550 coupe in tenorite gray metallic and was able to find one that had the hockey stick drl's. There are a few things I want to do to the car immediately although I am falling in love with the stock appearance more and more. I do want to tint it, do something about that orange corner and I was considering swapping the hockey sticks for some straight drl's (even the hockey sticks are growing on me though). I've read a few threads stating that it was a direct swap with the 2013 e550 lights but from the dealer those parts are like $800. I can get a cheap kit with everything off ebay but they only sell the one for the 204 c class are these the same fit with the black grill mesh?
Also there is a scuff on the front right bumper (you can see in the picture) that the dealer offered to repaint the entire bumper to fix. Is it worth it to get the entire bumper repainted for this.. it otherwise looks brand new. I'm always a bit wary of repainting parts of a car as Mercedes paint tends to be so good. They will be using high grade paint as well and matching with Mercedes color code of course.
Congrats and welcome! Be careful with those eBay leds.. I had the sedan of this car and ordered a replacement and the led was so weak haha!
Thanks I might just stick with the hockey sticks then. It's crazy how much they want for those lights at the dealer and I'm unable to find the grill/mesh housing part online that would fit this car, from the dealer it's a hundred a piece. Do these take the same inserts as the sedan?
Thanks looking forward to modding it but having too much fun driving it stock as is right now. I did purchase the iphone media interface device off amazon which is great though... 1st mod lol. What percent tint did you go with on your front and back?
2000 c230 kompressor special edition, 2004 E320 (sold), 2012 E550 coupe (sold), 2017 C63 sedan
Congrats and welcome, it looks like the tenorite grey is very similar to steel grey metallic, smoked side markers match the paint pretty well. Getting rid of the orange really cleans up the front end IMO. Link to a similar product to the ones I have on my car below.
Congrats and welcome, it looks like the tenorite grey is very similar to steel grey metallic, smoked side markers match the paint pretty well. Getting rid of the orange really cleans up the front end IMO. Link to a similar product to the ones I have on my car below.
Heres what they look like on my steel grey metallic 2012
Thanks. What you’ve done is a lot of what I’d like to do to mine especially the chrome delete looks nice. I think those are the side markers I just got in the mail. You’re right they are very close in color. Did you remove the side door thin chrome strip or color match it?
Thanks looking forward to modding it but having too much fun driving it stock as is right now. I did purchase the iphone media interface device off amazon which is great though... 1st mod lol. What percent tint did you go with on your front and back?
The ceramic tint is as dark as I could go and still stay legal in AZ. The front is 33% rear is limo dark.
The ceramic tint is as dark as I could go and still stay legal in AZ. The front is 33% rear is limo dark.
The limo looks really good in back I really want to do that but visibility is somewhat of a concern for me. I had my Cls 5% (which was actually 3% because of the factory Merc Windows) all around and even valet Parkers had issues with it. I went to 30% and felt it was a bit too light. Considering 20% all around but I think maybe aesthetically the rear limos may look the best on a sporty coupe like this. I am also gonna do the windshield.
2000 c230 kompressor special edition, 2004 E320 (sold), 2012 E550 coupe (sold), 2017 C63 sedan
Originally Posted by Dnasty
Thanks. What you’ve done is a lot of what I’d like to do to mine especially the chrome delete looks nice. I think those are the side markers I just got in the mail. You’re right they are very close in color. Did you remove the side door thin chrome strip or color match it?
Removed the side trim, did a quick write up on it a while back, the rest of the chrome trim is covered in gloss black vinyl. Grill is an "e63 style" aftermarket item in gloss black.
Oh yes, those drl's are still so cool to me, even to this day......one of the things I loved about my W212. Sometimes I see one in the wild and get excited haha.
Removed the side trim, did a quick write up on it a while back, the rest of the chrome trim is covered in gloss black vinyl. Grill is an "e63 style" aftermarket item in gloss black.
Great so the side strip just peels right off and you basically buff out the glue. Awesome write up btw. I wasn't sure wether to color match it or just remove it but removal looks good.
Originally Posted by hyperion667
Oh yes, those drl's are still so cool to me, even to this day......one of the things I loved about my W212. Sometimes I see one in the wild and get excited haha.
Lol... one in the wild. It's funny I feel the same way when I see those hockey sticks because they are so rare.
Except the mirrors, yours look exactly like mine. Congrats! Do you plan to change wheels?
Thanks, about a week into ownership and it's already in the shop getting tinted and chrome deleted. I've had my eyes set on some 19-20" gloss black multispoke concaves in future but I do like the contrast on the aluminum amg wheels as well so it might be a minute before I change wheels.... also don't know how much more my pockets can take right now .
Don't forget to post photos after you get the car from the shop! Can't wait!
Here it is so far after tinting, chrome delete and a new aftermarket grill (I tried to wrap the existing one gloss black but the center star could only be tinted as its flat and didn't really like the look). I am wondering whether to get the stock wheels painted gloss black or get something 19" in gloss black any suggestions? My camera work might not be the best and its been raining ash out here from fires so I haven't been able to wash to the car or anything.
That looks great except for the big black blob on the front plate area.......I'm sure that should buff out though eh?
Thanks. The license plate thing is a force of habit from posting online. Lol it still has the dealer paper plates on it. I'm definitely gonna get a black california plate for this though. I'll post some decent pics once I can get it washed and the weather clears up during the day. Any thoughts on some gloss black wheels for this or should I consider painting the stock 18"s? I was considering 19" because I probably wouldn't need to lower the car and it wouldn't adjust the ride too much.
Thanks. The license plate thing is a force of habit from posting online. Lol it still has the dealer paper plates on it. I'm definitely gonna get a black california plate for this though. I'll post some decent pics once I can get it washed and the weather clears up during the day. Any thoughts on some gloss black wheels for this or should I consider painting the stock 18"s? I was considering 19" because I probably wouldn't need to lower the car and it wouldn't adjust the ride too much.
Oh no! As long as the dealer is making it's monthly payment to you for advertising, then it can stay on, however, if they are not keeping up with the monthly payment schedule then it must go! Don't give the dealer any wiggle room either. Also I have the sweetest set of black gloss wheels in 18. And they came from California too (HRE)
Oh no! As long as the dealer is making it's monthly payment to you for advertising, then it can stay on, however, if they are not keeping up with the monthly payment schedule then it must go! Don't give the dealer any wiggle room either. Also I have the sweetest set of black gloss wheels in 18. And they came from California too (HRE)
lol trust me I’m all for not advertising the dealer as well I have some black benz paper plates en route now. I have been looking into hre and a few other brands. Do have any pics of yours?
lol trust me I’m all for not advertising the dealer as well I have some black benz paper plates en route now. I have been looking into hre and a few other brands. Do have any pics of yours?
Yes! Always have pics HRE R43, gloss black, 245/40/18 ET 35, 2K plus shipping. Thank you!
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