Dressing Up the Rear Clusters
02-02-2004, 01:49 PM
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Dressing Up the Rear Clusters
Apparently they have stopped production of the chrome surrounds for the rear fog/reverse light on the pre-facelift W210 and only have the thin ones that surround the entire rear cluster. I recently came across a rare set for US$38 (chrome - original Schatz). I don't normally like them on darker colors but it looked pretty good on my white car, especially with my exhaust. An alternative will be to paint them. I hesitate to update the lights since too many people have done it and it would cost a lot more. Guys, shall I:
(1) Get the chrome surrounds?
(2) Paint them - the "Lexus look"?
(1) Get the chrome surrounds?
(2) Paint them - the "Lexus look"?
02-02-2004, 02:27 PM
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Hahhahahaha! Yeah, I think Hank has hit the spot. Its what I'd always thought but the half egg also looks odd sticking out of the flat surface...kinda like a pimple
Maybe I'll paint it black, if allowed...if not maybe I'll just get the MY00+ E55/Advantgarde updates for US$230, fully installed.
Maybe I'll paint it black, if allowed...if not maybe I'll just get the MY00+ E55/Advantgarde updates for US$230, fully installed.
02-02-2004, 02:54 PM
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Oh no, those look really bad, sorry Dave, just my opinion. Either get the MY00+ stock or E55 taillights or just leave the stock ones alone. 
02-02-2004, 06:39 PM
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I like the chrome look on white as well as the egg shape goes!
Seriously, if you are going to paint them, why not fabricate some out of high-impact plastic then paint them? They are likely to hold paint better than the chrome and I am no cabinet maker, but the shape should not be difficult to duplicate with a little patience or a friend with table saws and finishing gear!
Good luck and be sure to post the final decision with pix.
Seriously, if you are going to paint them, why not fabricate some out of high-impact plastic then paint them? They are likely to hold paint better than the chrome and I am no cabinet maker, but the shape should not be difficult to duplicate with a little patience or a friend with table saws and finishing gear!
Good luck and be sure to post the final decision with pix.
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Originally posted by E-Klasse
Get the 2000+ taillights instead...
Get the 2000+ taillights instead...
02-03-2004, 01:15 AM
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Originally posted by The Doctor
Don't be poor, just get E55 tails and be happy. I had mine on the day after I got my car, one of the best investment ever
Don't be poor, just get E55 tails and be happy. I had mine on the day after I got my car, one of the best investment ever
Heck No Whiteness
