Black Shadowline Trims
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Black Shadowline Trims
Does vendor make black shadowline trims for the E350 (W212)? I see them on previous gen E class; I did find any discussion for the w212. If it has to be wrapped in vinyl, has anyone done it and what is your experience (how long it will last without peeling or fading)?
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Porsche 991S, Cayenne S, 1972 BMW 3.0CS E9 Coupe
It's lame that Mercedes doesn't offer a shadow line option like BMW.....
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did it myself with blackout trim vinyl tape available on amazon, it's 2 inch wide black out tape, just need patience and an x-acto knife. as for fading/peeling so far so good, only been about 5-6 months
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Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
Problem is, BMW's shadowline is like this high-gloss black chrome look, that has a rich and shiny depth to it up close. I personally don't know of any vinyl wrap that can emulate that (it's either matte, which is completely different as it's flat and looks like rubber IMO, or gloss, which is a different look than black chrome).
In Europe, I've seen W212's with black trim around the windows (OEM, it was probably the most bare bones W212 I've ever seen, shifter in the middle console and all), I personally don't think it looks that great but obviously many people prefer it.
In Europe, I've seen W212's with black trim around the windows (OEM, it was probably the most bare bones W212 I've ever seen, shifter in the middle console and all), I personally don't think it looks that great but obviously many people prefer it.
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Well, the thing is the mirrors are gloss black on bottom (accent). I figured a gloss black trim around the window would be a nice accent too. In any case, I'm just a bimmer owner figuring out what my options are and what's available. By the way, I like your front end wrap, KA. Do you have cost up pics. I wouldn't mind someone making a front grill with a CF/black apron for the w212.
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i used bmw shadowline on c worked great only problem is that im not very skilled with vinyl so ended up painting, but the material is very high quality the glossy finish is deep overall the product seemed worth the 30-40$
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Well, the thing is the mirrors are gloss black on bottom (accent). I figured a gloss black trim around the window would be a nice accent too. In any case, I'm just a bimmer owner figuring out what my options are and what's available. By the way, I like your front end wrap, KA. Do you have cost up pics. I wouldn't mind someone making a front grill with a CF/black apron for the w212.