n3rd

I thought he only did Porsche stuff as seen all over RL. Thanks for the heads up. I’m definitely going to have it redone.

Bob Z.

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He will do any part albeit he does a lot of Porsche stuff. I was just talking to him about covering the Star on my airbag in Yacht Blue but he has to locate the leather first.

johndong888

Congratz. That trail package looks great! I going to get my shop to find some AT for the 22s.

But yeah that plastic airbag is pretty damn annoying. The one we have on the S class is soo nice with pipings and all. I dunno why they couldn't do that for the gwagon. I'm all for modding and I've messed with airbags many times but I am hesitant to reupholster an airbag.

alistairg

@n3rd - any more pictures yet?

n3rd

It’s in philly getting ppf’d. They’re starting to lock down areas in PA. I hope it gets finished before they quarantine the area and my car is trapped. My work is also putting everyone on backup call even when we’re post call and asking us not to leave tricounty area in the event that SHTF.

Here is one from the PPF shop.

Bob Z.

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oooh, a Trail Package model.

I wish I was getting one PPF'd already...

alistairg

Wow. Looks so good! Are you going to PPF the bumpers in stealth? Or keep them gloss?

If you don't mind sharing - what's the PPF work costing you? How long does the job take?

Mine has the exact same exterior spec, and I've been considering going the same route. Obviously health of people comes before cars, but I share your quarantine concerns. My car is (hopefully) now at the VPC in LA after arriving at Port Hueneme on Thursday, and I'm hoping it'll make it to me in Seattle before we're locked down also.

n3rd

Full stealth wrap. The prices for PPF vary a cross the country. The prior shop I’ve given multiple cars to PPF wanted 10k. I have had issues with film being over stretched, edges not being installed correctly and dirt under the film.

I’m using a different group called ACAP films which is highly regarded and charges 8500 for stealth and 7500 for ultimate gloss. I’ll leave a full review when I get the car back. I’ve had RR’s, Porsche’s and other cars wrapped in 3 days. Not sure why its going to take 2 weeks but I suspect the work will be exponentially better than the prior outfit I used.

n3rd

And its done. More photos when I pick it up tomorrow.

Callihan509

looks bad *** mine is arriving in Brunswick GA and hopefully gets through costumes quick. Thinking I will get mine next week.

johndong888

Nice! Which stop you go to? I'm in the cherry hill area

n3rd

I won’t reveal the name just yet. There are a few problem areas on the car. I have to wait until this covid19 **** is over to have this fixed since all business in PA are to closed.

pateljb

it looks like RDS automotive that goes by RDS paint protection. I believe they are in West Chester, PA

n3rd

it is not RDS

Telly Bettis

My G is on the Way. Just left Halifax Port headed to Brunswick Georgia. Scheduled to hit the VPC in 6 days. For some reason i'm not as excited as before due to the crisis. Im on the Brooklands Vessel. Been watching it for the last week on the open seas

Callihan509

mine is at Brunswick but I have not received confirmation it’s gone through customs. Thinking mid week next week!


I know everyone is telling my I should not buy this bad animal but **** them! I am buying it we will bounce back better than ever.

Bob Z.

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Good news and I know the feeling you are getting, but stay positive since there are many others that wish they had the opportunity to buy a G Wagon. And once you see it I am sure your smile will return.

alistairg

I'm in the same place. I've been obsessively excited about this since August last year, when I finally placed my order. I tracked it weekly once I got close to build, daily through build, what feels like hourly as it crossed from Bremerhaven to Long Beach. For the first time yesterday - I didn't check anything. I'm actually almost hoping it gets stalled at the VPC in LA (which is where it is now) as that'll give me more time to decide whether I really buy an insanely expensive luxury asset at the start of a worryingly unknown financial intersection, or eat the deposit loss and walk away.

I know.... first world problems and all, but we're among friends. I, obviously, appreciate that the health of everyone is far more important

Telly Bettis

Telly Bettis

You just hit the nail on the head. Ill likely take delivery but it'll be the first thing to go if my economy goes in the ****ter.

Telly Bettis

Don't think they'll hold at the VPC. My salesman said he has 3 G63's on that boat and he'll send his own personal stacker to get them

alistairg

@n3rd - any update on your PPF progress?

n3rd

Getting killed at this hospital with COVID patients. The car is collecting dust in the garage and I haven't had time to even drive or look at it more. PPF guy is closed.

alistairg

You're on the front lines of this thing? Wow - sincere gratitude and respect to you and your fellow healthcare workers for everything you're doing.

hjsyyc

This looks so good. Trail package is hit or miss depending on the spec. This looks killer. Congrats!